Emilia Gore joins the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in the position of Expert (External Affairs). Emilia brings with her extensive nonprofit experience in program development and strategic communications. 

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 (CEDA), where she organized over 15 high-level delegations to Cuba, notably including the President’s Committee on the Arts and the 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.