Career Journey and Opportunities in Legislative Work

What influenced Emerald Garrett's early career aspirations?

• Her favorite teacher

• Her mother's research

• Her interest in sports

• Her father's career

Which program helped Emerald Garrett connect with a congressional office?

• Congressional Internship Program

• Foreign Language Exchange Program

• Legislative Assistant Fellowship

• Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

What sparked Emerald's interest in Japanese culture?

• Her studies in college

• Her exposure to anime

• Her work with the Japanese Ambassador

• Her travels to Japan

What was a surreal moment for Emerald in her career?

• Meeting the President

• Introducing herself in Japanese to the Ambassador

• Winning a legislative award

• Traveling to Japan for work

What does Emerald emphasize about the people working in legislative roles?

• They are all from political families

• They come from diverse backgrounds

• They are mostly older and experienced

• They have similar interests