Emily Michelle Blue, the educator, journalist, vocalist, model, licensed minister, and motivational speaker is a native of Dallas, Texas. Emily is a 2000 graduate of Southern Methodist University (SMU) receiving her degree in Journalism: Broadcast News. As a student, Emily was extremely active in various areas of student leadership. One of her greatest achievements on campus was founding the second African-American academic student organization – Society of African American Communicators, the SMU chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. She was honored for her significant assistance to the university by the Division of Student Affairs as a recipient of the SMU Dorothy Amann Award.

Emily is a firm believer in the notion that education is the path to opening multiple doors and opportunities for individuals. In an effort to fulfill her personal belief, Emily is pursuing a Masters degree in Secondary Education at Texas A&M University – Commerce. Upon completion, she plans to attend law school to receive her Jurisprudence Doctoral Degree.

As a young woman, Emily also believes whole-heartedly in servant leadership professionally and personally. She is a journalism instructor at Humanities/Communications Magnet at Lincoln High School where she advises the school newspaper and Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists and co-advises the school yearbook. In addition to participating on several other school committees, Emily is the executive producer and coordinator for the Mr. and Miss
Lincoln Pageant. She also serves as the publications director and editor-in-chief of her church’s magazine, Trumpet Sound and is a staff writer for You Can Live Again Magazine. With a sincere appreciation for the arts, she has recorded as an ensemble vocalist and choir member on several musical projects including Gospel Tabernacle Choir’s Better Days.

Emily is the reigning Ms. Maryland Plus America 2011 and will represent the Old Line State at the Miss Plus America Pageant in July 2011. Because of her personal journey and testimony, Emily’s ultimate goal is to raise awareness about the importance of wellness and nutrition for all individuals. She is determined to help others become empowered, change their mindsets, and truly live “life and life more abundantly.”

Emily is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and SMU Alumni Association where she has served as a member of the Alumni Board and 2010-2011 chair, 2011-2012 past chair, and board member of the African-American Alumni Associates. Her philosophy in life is “Never allow others to define who you are. You must define yourself. Through God-given strength and ingenuity, you must live your life on purpose and enjoy the daily journey.”