Emily has been working with MSU's Colorguard and Winterguard programs since 2017. Emily marched with MSU's Winterguard, State of Art, for three years and was selected as Flag Captain for her final year. As a member of the Spartan Marching Band from 2011-2015, she served as a squad leader for three years and baritone section leader her final year. Emily was voted band vice-president in 2015.
During the summers of 2011-2015, she was also an instructor at Smith-Walbridge Drum Major Clinics in Illinois.

Rogers does project management for the Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services (MiHIN). Emily has a bachelor's degree from MSU in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on health and society.