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Dr. Emily Harkins Filer is an Adjunct Professor in Clinical Pastoral Education and a distinguished healthcare and community service leader. She has held roles at institutions including Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Eastern Virginia Medical School, and Bon Secours Health System. Her career spans over six decades, emphasizing pastoral care, volunteer administration, and geriatric ethics.
Education:
- 1955: Degree in Medical Secretarial Studies from Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie Medical Secretary School)
- 2010: Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Providence Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Affiliations:
- Adjunct Clinical Pastoral Education Faculty, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (2001–2016)
- Executive Director, Lee's Friends (1986–2001)
- Board Member, Virginia Wesleyan University (1979–2001)
- Chaplaincy roles at multiple hospitals and religious institutions.
Research & Interests: Focused on integrating faith-based care into healthcare systems, end-of-life ethics, volunteer management, and community outreach. Her work bridges clinical pastoral education with geriatric care and palliative medicine.
Awards:
- Health Care Hero Award (2017)
- Hampton Roads Volunteer Achievement Award (2014)
- Virginia Volunteer Administrator of the Year (1992)
- Multiple recognitions for leadership in social welfare and volunteerism.
Legacy: Co-founded organizations like Lee's Friends, mentored through Tidewater Community College programs, and served on over 20 boards. Her contributions to hospice care, aging advocacy, and interfaith outreach have shaped regional healthcare and community frameworks.
