Event Planning Coordinator (Contractor)
Asian Pacific Island Legal Outreach (APILO) – Bay Area, CA
September 2024 – October 2025
- Planned and executed high-impact fundraising events advancing organizational mission and donor engagement
- Led APILO’s 50th Anniversary Gala honoring Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, hosting 500 attendees and raising $1M+
- Managed donor communications, RSVPs, seating charts, registration, and pledge tracking
- Coordinated vendors, volunteers, speakers, and on-site logistics to ensure seamless execution
- Oversaw live and silent auctions and prepared post-event reports to inform future strategy
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Catholic Charities San Francisco – San Francisco, CA
May 2024 – June 2025
- Executed strategic communications initiatives in partnership with the Director of Communications, increasing local and regional visibility
- Built and maintained relationships with print, digital, and broadcast media outlets
- Produced and edited press releases, newsletters, videos, photography, and graphic design assets
- Served as Chief Editor of the Threads newsletter, managing editorial planning and content quality
- Managed communications for fundraising and community events using GiveSmart and Auctria
- Supported website updates and internal communications to ensure consistent messaging
- Developed and stewarded partner and donor communications, including messaging for monthly donor programs
Administrative Assistant & Stewardship Coordinator
Catholic Charities San Francisco – San Francisco, CA
March 2023 – June 2025
- Supported planning and execution of major fundraising and stewardship events, including galas and agency-wide campaigns
- Maintained communications between executive leadership and Board of Directors, managing documentation and correspondence
- Managed donor stewardship for new contributors and tracked pledge documentation
- Coordinated event inventory, ordered supplies, and maintained branded materials
- Represented the organization at external events, engaging donors, volunteers, and community partners
Afterschool Program Lead
San Francisco Day School – San Francisco, CA
August 2021 – June 2022
- Administered daily operations for K–8 afterschool enrichment programs
- Managed attendance, staffing assignments, scheduling, and program logistics
- Maintained safe, organized, and inclusive environments supporting student development
Political Affairs Intern
The Borgen Project – Remote
January 2021 – April 2021
- Supported advocacy and lobbying initiatives through stakeholder communications and fundraising campaigns