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Emily Metzgar received her bachelor's degree in political science and French from the University of Michigan in 1993. Upon graduation, she taught English in Japan for two years as a participant in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program sponsored by the Japanese government.
She earned a master's degree in international politics from The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs in 1997. While completing that degree, Metzgar served editor-in-chief of the International Affairs Review, a publication of the Elliott School. She also worked as a research assistant at the National Defense University's Institute for National Strategic Studies and performed editorial work for Joint Forces Quarterly, a publication of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
After graduating from The George Washington University, Metzgar joined the United States Foreign Service, eventually working for the Department of State at the American Embassy in Beijing where she served as a liaison between the embassy and China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Upon returning to the United States, she conducted research as a program officer at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, DC focusing on East Asian and European issues.
Since mid-2001, Metzgar has been working as a freelance writer and community volunteer in Shreveport, Louisiana. She wrote the Northwest Louisiana Health Care Summit Report which was submitted to the governor in February 2004. She also writes a weekly editorial column for The Shreveport Times. Her work has appeared in the Christian Science Monitor and the International Herald Tribune.
More than half the population of Louisiana – 51% -- is female. Yet, only 11 % of the state’s Legislators are women. Why?
What factors in Louisiana’s lifestyle – and history - contribute to its weight problems?
What will the changes to the state’s education system mean for Louisiana’s public schools?
How can the system be revamped while keeping the promise to those who have provided years of public service?
What factors in Louisiana’s lifestyle – and history - contribute to its weight problems?
How civic-minded are Louisiana’s citizens and how can they become more involved?
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