Emory Parent Council

The Emory Parent Council is the university’s premier opportunity for parent engagement. This dedicated group of parent leaders strengthens the Emory community by supporting university priorities, championing student success, and helping create meaningful connections among Emory families. Thanks to the generosity of families like yours, the parent council helps fund scholarships, recruit world-renowned faculty, and support transformative leadership programming for students.

What Does the Emory Parent Council Do?

Emory Parent Council members:

Serve as ambassadors for Emory, helping to strengthen relationships between the university and both current and prospective families
Volunteer and host regional and campus events throughout the academic year
Offer valuable insight and feedback to Emory leadership from the parent perspective

Featured photo: Pam and Howard Mittman P27, 2026–2027 Chairs, EPC

Becoming a Member:

Members of the Emory Parent Council make an annual gift of $10,000 or more to the Student Flourishing Fund or a designated university priority.

The council meets twice a year—once in the fall during Family Weekend and again in the spring.
Membership is for a two-year renewable term, with many families choosing to stay involved throughout their student’s time at Emory.

To join or learn more about the Emory Parent Council and parent engagement opportunities, please email us or contact Emory's Advancement team.

Benefits of Membership:
• Gain insider access to Emory leadership, faculty, and key campus initiatives
• Join a vibrant, engaged parent community
• Receive exclusive invitations to Emory events and programming
• Partner with Emory’s Advancement team to explore your interests and make a meaningful impact

act as ambassadors for Emory, strengthening relationships between the university and both current and prospective parents.
serve as volunteers or hosts for a variety of regional and campus events throughout the year.

Learn more about the Emory Parent Council duties, philanthropy, and benefits.

To join the council, please reach out to a member of the Advancement Team. They're happy to answer any questions you might have.

Emory Parent Council Members 2026–2027