Beauty and justice
with Embers International and Restore NYC
November 18 2026 | 6:30 PM
Generous Life New York with Embers International and Restore NYC: Beauty and Justice
Join us on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30 PM for an evening hosted by Generous Life New York in partnership with Embers International and Restore NYC.
We will be joined by Haejin Shim Fujimura and Makoto Fujimura from Embers International, and Beck Sullivan from Restore NYC for a thoughtful conversation on the intersection of beauty, justice, and lasting restoration.
The evening will also feature two timely resources that invite deeper engagement with the work of restoration and justice. Guests will be introduced to Restore NYC's white paper, Beyond Trauma: The Role of Mental Healthcare in the Post-Trafficking Journey of Adult Survivors, which explores the critical role of long-term mental health support in the healing journey of trafficking survivors. In addition, Mako and Haejin's new book, Beauty × Justice: Creating a Life of Abundance and Courage, offers a compelling invitation to participate in the work of renewal by partnering in the restoration of what has been broken while cultivating a more beautiful and just future.
This gathering is more than a conversation; it is an invitation to consider how sustained, faith-driven engagement is reshaping lives and communities across generations.
The program will include a moderated discussion followed by audience Q&A, along with meaningful time to connect with peers and fellow leaders.
We are excited to have you join us!
Please reach out to Gina Waltermire, [email protected] with any questions.
We will be joined by Haejin Shim Fujimura and Makoto Fujimura from Embers International, and Beck Sullivan from Restore NYC for a thoughtful conversation on the intersection of beauty, justice, and lasting restoration.
The evening will also feature two timely resources that invite deeper engagement with the work of restoration and justice. Guests will be introduced to Restore NYC's white paper, Beyond Trauma: The Role of Mental Healthcare in the Post-Trafficking Journey of Adult Survivors, which explores the critical role of long-term mental health support in the healing journey of trafficking survivors. In addition, Mako and Haejin's new book, Beauty × Justice: Creating a Life of Abundance and Courage, offers a compelling invitation to participate in the work of renewal by partnering in the restoration of what has been broken while cultivating a more beautiful and just future.
This gathering is more than a conversation; it is an invitation to consider how sustained, faith-driven engagement is reshaping lives and communities across generations.
The program will include a moderated discussion followed by audience Q&A, along with meaningful time to connect with peers and fellow leaders.
We are excited to have you join us!
Please reach out to Gina Waltermire, [email protected] with any questions.
Location
Event location to be shared at a later date
Date & Time
November 18
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
EVENT DETAILS
Business Causal Attire
Light Bites & Beverages
Light Bites & Beverages
About the Organizations
Restore NYC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making freedom real for survivors of human trafficking in the United States. Through trauma-informed counseling, safe housing, case management, and economic empowerment programs, Restore NYC helps survivors heal, rebuild their lives, and achieve long-term freedom and stability. Their survivor-centered approach is rooted in collaboration, faith, and a commitment to creating lasting impact.
Embers International is dedicated to protecting, restoring, and empowering individuals affected by injustice, while actively working to break the cycles of exploitation that fuel human trafficking. Their work focuses on reaching some of the most vulnerable communities, particularly mothers and children living in slums and red-light districts, offering pathways to dignity, resources, and long-term opportunity.
Speakers
Haejin Shim Fujimura
CEo + co-founder
EMBERS INTERNATIONAL
EMBERS INTERNATIONAL
Haejin Fujimura is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and author whose work bridges justice, beauty, and cultural transformation. As the founding attorney of Shim & Associates, P.C., she has spent more than two decades litigating civil matters in federal and state courts, resolving hundreds of disputes, and serving as outside General Counsel for organizations ranging from emerging startups to publicly traded companies.
Haejin is also the CEO and co-founder of Embers International, a global nonprofit advancing an innovative “Whole Family Journey of Renewal” model to end intergenerational exploitation and prevent human trafficking. She has served in anti-trafficking and justice movements for twenty-five years, including as Team Leader of the NYC Advocacy & Mobilization Team at International Justice Mission.
Haejin is the co-author of “Beauty x Justice: Creating a Life of Abundance and Courage” and the creator of the Estuary — a vocational ecosystem where law, art, advocacy, and business converge for “Culture Care” and generative transformation. In 2024–25, she served as an Equity in Action Visiting Scholars at the University of Pennsylvania.
Haejin is also the CEO and co-founder of Embers International, a global nonprofit advancing an innovative “Whole Family Journey of Renewal” model to end intergenerational exploitation and prevent human trafficking. She has served in anti-trafficking and justice movements for twenty-five years, including as Team Leader of the NYC Advocacy & Mobilization Team at International Justice Mission.
Haejin is the co-author of “Beauty x Justice: Creating a Life of Abundance and Courage” and the creator of the Estuary — a vocational ecosystem where law, art, advocacy, and business converge for “Culture Care” and generative transformation. In 2024–25, she served as an Equity in Action Visiting Scholars at the University of Pennsylvania.
Makoto Fujimura
Artist ADVOCATE counsel
EMBERS INTERNATIONAL
EMBERS INTERNATIONAL
Makoto Fujimura is a leading contemporary artist whose work has been featured in galleries and museums around the world, including The Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, The Huntington Library, the Tikotin Museum, Belvedere Museum, C3M North Bund Art Museum, and Pola Museum. His process-driven, refractive “slow art” has been described by David Brooks of The New York Times as “a small rebellion against the quickening of time.”
Fujimura is the author of five books: “Art Is: A Journey Into the Light” (Yale University Press, 2025), “Art+Faith: A Theology of Making”, “Silence and Beauty”, “Refractions”, and “Culture Care”, and the co-author of “Beauty x Justice: Creating a Life of Abundance and Courage” (Brazos Press, 2026). He is also the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2023 Kuyper Prize for Excellence in Reformed Theology and Public Life and the American Academy of Religion’s 2014 Religion and the Arts award. From 2003 to 2009, he served as a Presidential appointee to the National Council on the Arts. He is a celebrated speaker and advocate for the arts. Fujimura has received five Honorary Doctor of Arts degrees.
Fujimura is the author of five books: “Art Is: A Journey Into the Light” (Yale University Press, 2025), “Art+Faith: A Theology of Making”, “Silence and Beauty”, “Refractions”, and “Culture Care”, and the co-author of “Beauty x Justice: Creating a Life of Abundance and Courage” (Brazos Press, 2026). He is also the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2023 Kuyper Prize for Excellence in Reformed Theology and Public Life and the American Academy of Religion’s 2014 Religion and the Arts award. From 2003 to 2009, he served as a Presidential appointee to the National Council on the Arts. He is a celebrated speaker and advocate for the arts. Fujimura has received five Honorary Doctor of Arts degrees.
Beck Sullivan
CEO
Restore NYC
Restore NYC
Beck Sullivan, LCSW, is the CEO of Restore NYC, a nonprofit dedicated to making freedom real for survivors of trafficking in New York City. With more than 17 years of experience in the anti-trafficking field, Beck is a passionate advocate for justice and a leader known for creating trauma-informed spaces rooted in healing, dignity, and empowerment. Prior to serving as CEO, she was Restore’s Chief Program Officer, where she led nationally recognized programs that received the 2024 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
Before joining Restore, Beck worked directly with survivors at the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition in San Diego and co-founded Valley Against Sex Trafficking (VAST), a nonprofit in Pennsylvania focused on prevention, awareness, and survivor support. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Beck brings both clinical expertise and strategic leadership to her work, with a deep commitment to advancing survivor-centered care and raising awareness around trafficking and social justice issues.
Join us on Wednesday, November 18