Amanda Flaks

Serving others has always been a passion of mine.  I began my professional career in the field of diplomatic foreign service and have held professional and lay positions in the Jewish community since 2003. Currently, I am serving as a chaplain resident at Emory University Healthcare after completing training at Baptist Hospital Healthcare in Jacksonville, FL.  My professional passion lies in palliative and hospice care.

I was ordained among the inaugural class of rabbis at Pluralistic Rabbinical Seminary in 2021, and hold a Master's degree in Public Administration and nonprofit management from Virginia Tech.  I reside in metro Atlanta with my spouse of 13 years, our two kids and three cats.  I love hiking, kayaking and travel.

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I am trained as an interfaith pastoral care provider and I am a proud LGBTQIAA+ affirming clergy member.  I'm here to support you exactly where you find yourself today.

I have worked as a chaplain resident and intern in hospital settings and bring over a decade of work as an educator to this position.

I am an ordained rabbi, have earned four units of CPE and hold a masters degree in nonprofit management.  I also have certifications in end-of-life care and multiple forms of counseling.