Emily Bishop Runeari (she/her) is a fundraising and advocacy professional with over a decade of experience in philanthropy, fundraising and politics. Focusing on major and principal level gifts, Emily works to secure revenue for organizations through transformative relationships with high net worth individuals for both charitable and political organizations. She has held leadership roles at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Supermajority and the International Rescue Committee.

Emily's entire career has been dedicated to advancing social justice and equity, mostly through resource development. Additionally, Emily has also spent time working on Capitol Hill (specifically on the passage of the Affordable Care Act) and has a Masters of Public Policy from the Heller School at Brandeis University. She is originally from Massachusetts and is a graduate of the University of Vermont. Currently, Emily lives in Chappaqua, NY with her wife, two daughters and dog and tries to spend as much time outside and at the beach as possible.