Alumni

During Amir’s time at Earp Events & Fundraising, he served as a true jack of all trades—managing data entry for receipts, compiling reports, and conducting donor outreach to support event participation. Following his time in the Bay Area, he moved to New York City, where he worked as the Data Manager for the NYC Central Labor Council. While Amir appreciated the energy and opportunities of New York, he ultimately missed the Bay Area. After leaving the city in hopes of joining a presidential campaign, an unexpected journey led him to Tennessee. Today, he serves as the National Data Manager for Faith in Action (formerly PICO) and looks forward to future opportunities to travel and explore the world.

Forest worked at Earp Events & Fundraising Fall 2016 as a fresh graduate from Cal. During his time working with Laurie he worked on many political campaigns and is most proud of his work with Jesse Arreguin and AC Transit. After his time at Earp Events & Fundraising, Forest earned his Masters at UCLA in Urban Planning. He has worked at the California Bicycle Coalition promoting safe biking in the Central Valley in his hometown of Bakersfield. Now Forest is back in the Bay Area as a Transportation Planner with the SFMTA working with the taxi industry and ensuring accessible mobility options for older adults and people with disabilities. He is now a proud union member himself and is grateful for the time he spent at Earp Events & Fundraising working with and on behalf of those who seek a Just & Compassionate Society.

Meher worked for Earp Events & Fundraising as a Junior in UC Berkeley, taking her first deep dive into the world of campaign fundraising and event planning. During her year at Earp Events, Meher worked on a variety of events and campaigns, including the re-election of Oakland City Councilmember Dan Kalb and events with the Building and Trades Union of Contra Costa County.

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After Earp Events & Fundraising, Meher worked at the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights in the San Francisco Bay Area, as a Development and Communications Associate, where many of the lessons learned at EEF came in handy. After LCCR SF, Meher moved to the Equal Justice Society in Oakland, where she works as the Civil Rights Program Associate. At EJS, her notable work includes a national convening on Voter Suppression and work on the Proposition 16 campaign in California.

From 2013 to 2015, Hannah was an integral part of Laurie’s team at Earp Events & Fundraising, where every day was different. Her work included outreach calls, event setup, coordination, on-site support, and strategic collaboration. This dynamic experience built a strong foundation for Hannah’s career in development. Today, she serves as the Director of Development at the University of California, Merced, in the School of Natural Sciences. In this role, she connects donors, alumni, and community members to the university, creating meaningful pathways for supporters to contribute and make a lasting impact.

During the 2018 election cycle, Dori fundraised for political candidates and ballot initiatives across the Bay Area with Earp Events & Fundraising. At the time, Dori balanced his work with jobs in food service while preparing for graduate school. His experience at Earp Events & Fundraising provided not only technical and managerial skills in event planning and fundraising, but also instilled a deep appreciation for working with dignity, joy, and purpose alongside those striving for more equitable communities. Today, Dori is completing the final stages of their Master’s thesis, which explores the removal of public transit fares during the pandemic, while continuing to build on the lessons and values they gained during his time with Laurie.

Joanna worked with Laurie in the late 90s to 2002, taking a break to raise her daughter. Joanna returned on a part-time basis from approximately 2005 to 2007, then went to work for Bay Area Legal Aid. She continues to help with events on an "as-needed" basis and enjoys the day-of event work the most! During her years with Laurie, Joanna worked in three different office locations, helped with political fundraising campaigns, fundraisers and anniversary events for labor, performing arts, housing and community development non-profits and many more.​ Joanna is now working as a credentialed Adult Education instructor, teaching ESL to immigrants, but is always willing to step in to help Laurie with an event or two!

During their time at Earp Events & Fundraising, Nancy collaborated with passionate organizations and individuals to elevate awareness and resources for social impact initiatives. The experience served as a meaningful professional development opportunity, offering insight into event planning and fundraising through a social justice lens. Today, Nancy works as a Project Manager with the San Diego Housing Commission, where she partners with stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives, including the City’s comprehensive plan to address homelessness and achieve long-term community goals.

Guy interned with Earp Events & Fundraising in the summer of 2013 alongside Laurie and Nancy. In addition to helping prepare multiple fundraisers, Guy focused on revamping the company website and social media platforms. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, he transitioned to the retail apparel industry, where he is a current Product Merchandiser for Banana Republic. Managing product strategy/development of the men's clothing line, Guy values the project management skills and attention to detail he garnered from his time at Earp Events & Fundraising.

As a freshman in college, Tiffany interned with Earp Events & Fundraising from September 2019 to February 2020. During her six-month tenure, Tiffany contributed to logistics, communications, and in-person events while supporting office operations through invoice processing, database management, and donor outreach. She assisted in identifying and contacting past, current, and prospective donors, both financial and in-kind. At events, Tiffany played a key role in setup, registration, and breakdown. She especially valued learning about the impactful work of nonprofits and political leaders, as well as the sense of community fostered through each event.

As an Associate at Earp Events & Fundraising, Ellerbe played a key role in planning and organizing events and political fundraisers for local organizations, campaigns, and charitable causes. Her work included supporting efforts for candidates and organizations such as Dan Kalb for City Council, Barbara Lee for Congress, and the Sierra Club’s David Brower Dinner. Ellerbe maintained and updated databases of donors and clients while coordinating outreach for future events. Even as many events transitioned to virtual formats, she remained actively engaged, attending online fundraisers and key gatherings such as the Alameda Labor Council’s Unionist of the Year Dinner. She is currently a third-year Sociology student at the University of California, San Diego.

During Gina’s internship at Earp Events & Fundraising, she gained hands-on experience navigating the complexities of event planning and fundraising for nonprofits, political campaigns, and progressive causes. Her responsibilities included conducting extensive donor outreach, managing mailings, inputting and organizing data, processing funds, supporting events, and conducting research. Under Laurie’s leadership, Gina developed strong communication and organizational skills while gaining an appreciation for collaborative and mission-driven work. Today, she is completing her final semester at UC Berkeley, where she has led the Blog department at The Daily Californian and facilitated classes focused on purpose and personal development—roles inspired by the skills and confidence she built during their time at Earp Events & Fundraising.