The Faith & Work Forum is a conversation series that discusses the interplay between faith, work, and life. Each semester we feature guest speakers with leadership experience from across a wide range of vocations, who bring authentic stories about seeking a meaningful, purpose-driven life. This program runs in partnership with our Fellows Programs and provides candid conversations over a free lunch at the historic Bonhoeffer House. Email Christy Yates to learn more.
This Faith & Work Forum will be happening during our normal Vintage Lunch time on Friday, September 20th, 1-2pm. TH Fellows, Ava Flory ‘25 and Megnot Abebe ‘25, will be introducing and interviewing our two guests.
Emilia Gore is a program development and strategic communications leader from Washington, DC with extensive nonprofit experience at the intersection of culture, education, and community relations. Emilia previously worked for Fender Musical Instruments Corporation as the Program Director for the Fender Play Foundation, where she spearheaded program design and partnership development. She was recognized with the Community Volunteer Award from the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles in 2023 for her positive impact on the lives of Los Angeles Unified School District students.
At the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Emilia led external relations, including marketing campaigns and event production, for Turnaround Arts. Previously, Emilia served as the Cuba Travel Program Manager at the Center for Democracy in the Americas (now known as CEDA), where she organized over 15 high-level delegations to Cuba, notably the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities official cultural mission in April 2016. Emilia currently sits on the Board of Directors for multiple nonprofits, including CEDA and Theological Horizons. She graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia, where she specialized in Political and Social Thought.