Emma Kostura currently serves as the Director of Philanthropy at amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, a position held since February 2024. Prior to this role, Kostura was with UNICEF USA for five years, where responsibilities included Deputy Director of Philanthropy and Senior Philanthropy Officer for the Northeast Region. Earlier experience includes a role in Strategic Partnerships on the Development Team at WaterAid America and over 13 years in various sales positions at JobsInLogistics.com, JobsInTrucks.com, and AllRetailJobs.com, culminating in the role of Vice President of Sales/Strategic Partnerships. Emma Kostura holds a BA in Psychology and French Language & Culture from New York University.