Emerson Luke
Pursuing Master of Arts from Fuller Theological Seminary, Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University, Fellow at Public Strategies, Inc. (2008), College/Young Adults Pastor at Center of Praise Ministries since 2009.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Skills: | Management, Marketing, Public Relations |
| Groups: | ELS Sixth, Tufts Business Plan Competition |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | Fuller Theological Seminary, Tufts University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Center of Praise Ministries, Sacramento |
| Position: | College/Young Adults Pastor |
| Time period: | July 2009 - Present |
| Description: | Oversee the college/young adult ministry of a church of approximately 3,000 members.
Lead college/young adult services. Preach and draft Bible studies regularly. Supervise leaders and volunteers for the young adult ministry. |
| Employer: | Public Strategies, Inc. |
| Position: | Fellow |
| Time period: | May 2008 - August 2008 |
| Description: | Analyzed congressional hearings for the clients.
Researched legislation in progress. Sought new clients for the company. Presented a mock pitch to the managing directors at the end of the fellowship. |
| Employer: | Black Men’s Group, Tufts University, |
| Position: | President |
| Time period: | September 2007 - May 2008 |
| Description: | Hold and lead discussions on issues that relate specifically to black men.
Mentor underclass black men. Act as the voice for the black male population on campus. Create a solid network for interaction among black men on campus. Maintain an environment that will foster a free exchange of ideas, frustrations, and healthy discussions on issues that affect black men. |
| Employer: | TCU Senate, Tufts University |
| Position: | Senator |
| Time period: | September 2007 - March 2008 |
| Description: | Vote on all legislation pertaining to the Tufts student body
Preside over the Culture Ethnicity and Community Affairs Committee. Improve community relations among various segments of the student population |
| Employer: | Office of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein |
| Position: | Intern |
| Time period: | May 2007 - August 2007 |
| Description: | Served as research analyst for defense sub-committee.
Gave tours of the Capitol. Maintained correspondence with constituents. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Fuller Theological Seminary |
| Time period: | 2011 |
| Degree: | MA |
| University: | Tufts University |
| Degree: | Political Science, BA |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Reading, Travel, Music. |
