All You Need To Know About Emily Threlkeld: A Biography

As someone from the States, you might be knowing Harold Ford Jr. A prominent figure in the US polity, he is an ex US Congressman who had served for the Democratic Party as a member for 10 years. Apart from that, he is an author as well as voices his thoughts on polity. 

However, his career draws upon curiosity of the common mass. And this where one more name comes upfront, Emily Threlked. But who is she? How is she associated with Ford? This article talks just about that. Stay tuned!

Who Is Emily Threlkeld?

Emily Threlkeld is the wife of the ex congressman Harold Ford Jr. She has often been spotted as a supporter of her husband during political campaigns. But that’s not all, she has her own career as well. She is a marketing consultant as well as an entrepreneur. Not only that, she is quite famous in the States. But despite her fame and popularity, she prefers to keep things a bit low and leads a private life. 

However, do you know how Emily’s early days were? Or do you know about her educational journey? If not, then the following next sections would give you an answer. With that being said, let’s now have a look at the other aspects of her life. 

Facts About Emily Threlkeld (A Basic Biodata Chart)
Full Name	Emily Threlkeld Ford
Age	44 (as of 2025)
Date Of Birth	2nd January 1981
Place Of Birth	Naples, Florida
Gender	Female
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Christianity
Father	Tom Threlkeld
Mother	Deborah Board
Education	Community School of NaplesUniversity Of Miami
Profession	Publicist, Entrepreneur
Net Worth	$3 million
Height	5 feet 4 inches (154 cm)
Weight	126 lbs (57 kgs)
Zodiac	Capricorn

Emily’s Childhood

Born on 2nd January 1981 in Naples (Florida), Emily had a rather unstable childhood. She was born to Deborah Beard (mother) and Tom Threlkeld (father), who got divorced when she was just a little over 2 years of age. Following the divorce, her mother got married to Vin De Pasquale. 

Academic Journey

The constant change in parent figures led to difficulties for Emily. However, she did not allow her personal life to affect her academic pursuits. Emily attended the Community School of Naples, where she rose up in popularity as a cheerleader. Upon completing her high school in 1999, Emily went on to attend the University of Miami. She graduated in 2003, specialising in Business and Marketing. 

The Professional Advent

Let’s now have a look at the professional journey of Emily. This section shall be a walkthrough for you to understand her credibility as a working individual. 

The Fashion Industry (Publicist)

The Florida native showed highly ambitious spirits when it came to her professional career. She started her professional journey as a publicist for Nina Ricci, which is a prominent Fashion House (French). She has also worked for and with prominent figures in the fashion industry- with big names such as Renee Zellweger and Jada Pinkett-Smith. 

Not only that, Emily has also worked as a publicist for Carolina Herrera, another big name in the fashion industry. Apart from that, the fashion enthusiast has also worked under the group president of Nina Ricci and Carolina Herrera, Mario Grauso. This shows her interest as well as caliber in this field. 

Entrepreneurship (Co-Founder)

Have you heard of “Basta Surf”, the famous company which is known for its quality swimwear? Well, to surprise you even more, let me tell you that Emily Threlkeld is the Co-Founder of this company. Yes, she has co-founded this brand along with the renowned fashion designer Samantha August. 

Here is a table which summarises her professional career at a glance. 

Professional Career Of Emily Threlkeld
Job Role	Firms/Brands/Person	What is the firm for?
Publicist	Nini Ricci	Fashion
	Carolina Herrer	Fashion
	Mario Grauso	Fashion
Entrepreneur	Co Founder of “Basta Surf”	Swimwear Brand

A New Chapter: Emily Meets Harold

As fate would have had it, Emily and Harold met for the first time in 2004. They were guests in a wedding in Orleans. At that time, Emily was associated with Nina Ricci, whereas Harold was a congressman for Tennessee (US). 

Upon their interaction, the duo developed a fondness for each other. This resulted in them dating each other, which eventually culminated in their engagement in 2007. The engagement transitioned to a marriage, when they tied the knot on 26 April, 2008. They got married at Trinity Cathedral, Miami (Florida). 

Shortly afterwards, the couple welcomed their first child, Georgia, in December 2013. They had their second child, Harold, in May 2015.

The Marital Life Of Emily Threlkeld
Marital Status	Married (2008-Present)
Spouse	Harold Ford Jr.
Married For	17 years (as of 2025)
Children (If any)	Georgia Walker Ford Harold Eugene III

What Does She Do Now?

As of now, Emily Threlkeld is a full time entrepreneur. She is solely focused on her brand “Basta Surf.” Her brand is one of the big names in the US when it comes to swimming apparels. Apart from that, she is a loving wife and a mother to two children. 

Conclusion

We have, by now, seen the life of Emily till now. Her determination, whether it is for her career or maintaining her responsibilities as a mother and wife, is immense. You see, it is often hard to manage a brand as well as raise children- and the entrepreneur deals with everything like a winner. 

Her children, Georgia and Harold, often consider her as their role model. On the other hand, Emily strives to give her children the proper, nurturing parenting which she was deprived of in her childhood. This, along with her professional pursuits, make Emily more than just a housewife, she is rather an embodiment of strength. 

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