Staff
Emily Cole
Foreign Affairs Coordinator
Whatever you are, be a good one.
- Abraham Lincoln
Emily Cole is from Gwinnett County, Georgia, and serves as the Foreign Affairs Coordinator at the America First Policy Institute. She graduated from Georgia Southern University in December 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentrating in Public Policy and Public Administration.
During her undergraduate studies, Emily interned with the Walton County Board of County Commissioners Administration Department in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. After graduating, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she interned with Capitol CNCT and later worked as an Events Coordinator at the Museum of the Bible before joining AFPI in January 2026.
In her free time, Emily enjoys going on long walks, attending live music events, and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops around the city.