Stacey Abrams. Photo courtesy of the Artist.
Presented by the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center and Guild Hall
The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center proudly presents an evening with Stacey Abrams as part of its Thinking Forward Lecture Series, moderated by longtime Center advisory board member, author, activist, and financier Ken Miller.
Created to foster learning, dialogue, and deeper understanding, the Thinking Forward Lecture Series brings together influential voices to explore issues that are not always discussed in traditional forums. This conversation will examine leadership, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and the importance of creating a more equitable future.
A nationally recognized political leader, entrepreneur, producer, and bestselling author, Stacey Abrams has dedicated her career to expanding opportunity and strengthening democratic participation. From serving as Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives to founding organizations focused on voting rights and economic empowerment, she has become one of the nation’s most influential voices on public service and social impact.
The evening also highlights the mission of the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center, which for more than seventy years has provided educational, recreational, and support services that empower children, families, and the broader community.
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Stacey Abrams
Stacey Abrams is a political leader, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. A tax attorney by training, she served as Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives and was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2018 and 2022. She has founded multiple nonprofit organizations focused on voting rights, civic engagement, and building a more equitable future across the South.
Abrams co‑founded NOWaccount Corp., serving as Senior Vice President, and helped launch Nourish, Inc., along with several other ventures. She also co‑founded Insomnia Consulting, specializing in development and investment for major infrastructure projects. In 2021, she and her business partner published Level Up, a guide for entrepreneurs. Earlier in her career, she served as Deputy City Attorney for Atlanta and as Special Tax Counsel at Sutherland.
Abrams is CEO of Sage Works Productions and was a producer of the Academy Award–shortlisted documentary All In: The Fight for Democracy. She is the author of Our Time Is Now, Lead from the Outside, two children’s books, political thrillers, and romantic suspense novels. A two‑time NAACP Image Award recipient, she serves on nonprofit and corporate boards and is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations. A graduate of Spelman College, the LBJ School, and Yale Law School, she lives in Georgia.
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Ken Miller
Ken Miller is President & CEO of Ken Miller Capital, LLC, a closely held merchant banking firm which invests in early-stage companies. Ken previously served as Vice Chairman of Merrill Lynch Capital Markets and Credit Suisse First Boston and has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Viacom, Inc., Intelsat Corp, Kinder Care Learning Centers, CNA Surety, and Loews. Currently, he serves on the board of the National Committee on US-China Relations, PEN America, and is an active member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ken Miller is a long-time Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center advisory board member.
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Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center
For More Than Seventy Years, The Center Has Been Here
The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center came to life over seventy years ago—and today, the need for our services, emotional support, and guidance for children and families continues to grow. As a full-service community center, we create opportunities, empower individuals, and embrace every person who walks through our doors.
We offer pathways to a brighter future. We are dedicated to ensuring that our children and families are seen, heard, and supported. In these challenging times, The Center remains a vital presence for those who need us most. To meet the increasing demand for our programs and services, we must strengthen our foundation and prepare for the future.
Help us ready ourselves so we can continue to serve, uplift, and stand beside the families who depend on us every day—and in the years ahead.
Sponsors
Performing Arts programs are supported by 2026 season sponsors Galia Meiri-Stawski and Axel Stawski, with additional lead support from Henry and Peggy Schleiff, The Melville Straus Family Endowment, Monica and Peter Tessler, and Vital Projects Fund.
Guild Hall’s Performing Arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Additional support provided by Friends of the Theater: Natascia Ayers and Jim Ciquera, Bonnie and Joel Bergstein, Gene Bernstein and Kathy Walsh, Amy Cooney and Marty Feinman, John and Joan D’Addario, Suzanne and John Golden, Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan, Steve and Susan Pesner and Peace, in memory of Michéle Pesner, whose entire life was devoted to all aspects of culture, The Schaffner Family Foundation, Lisa Schultz and Ezriel Kornel, Stacey and Oliver Stanton, and Susi and Peter Wunsch.
