Emily Adams

Sr. Manager, Partnerships
USA for UNHCR – The UN Refugee Agency

Emily’s experience includes more than 20 years as a development and strategic partnerships professional. She has worked to align nonprofit and corporate organizations to increase funding and awareness and to develop and grow multifaceted and values-aligned partnerships. Currently, Emily serves as Senior Manager of Partnerships with USA for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, focused on building impactful private sector partnerships and managing complex relationships that provide a range of support and resources for the benefit of displaced people. Emily focuses on building and scaling national private sector support with an emphasis on mutual value and holistic, integrated partnerships.

Emily received her Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Memphis. Emily strongly believes that collaboration is the key to success, and she knows firsthand the impact that private sector partnerships can have for a cause and for a company.