Emily Miller, author of Local Kicks' weekly column Emily's Post, is a public affairs consultant, with 15 years experience in politics and media. Previously, Emily was the Deputy Press Secretary at the State Department for both Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice. She also worked on Capitol Hill, where she served as the Communications Director for House Majority Whip Tom DeLay and served as Press Secretary for Rep. Rick Lazio (R-NY).Contact Emily at emily@emilymiller.org