Emily Yehezkel

Experiential Education Director

After earning my Master’s in Jewish and Israel Experiential Education in 2021, I started working as the Experiential Education Director at Creating Connected Communities. Outside of work, I am a board member of Am Yisrael Chai, a committee member on the Young Leadership Division Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, and Team Lead of the Chi Omega Alumnae Engagement Team’s Connect and Reconnect initiative. I also volunteer with the Jewish Family and Career Services' PAL Program. This April, I was honored to be selected to represent Georgia on behalf of the American Lung Association in DC to advocate for lifesaving research. I have been a longtime advocate and volunteer with the ALA and have fundraised over $40,000 in honor and memory of my mom. Lastly, I share my grandfather’s Holocaust story to inspire others to use their voice and I am leading the creation of 3GATL, a community connecting grandchildren of survivors and empowering them to share their family histories.

Lambda Delta | Kent State

What motto or phrase motivates you?

“Where there is no one, be someone.”

What three words would you use to describe yourself?

Outgoing, Passionate, Dedicated

What advice would you give to someone entering your field?

I would say that you can give yourself the time to explore! There are so many options within the nonprofit sector, and many times, we wear multiple hats. Exploring and trying things out is part of the learning experience!