Kudos
I've been honored to work with many talented individuals helping nonprofits make a difference. Here are some kind words my clients and colleagues have shared.
"Amy was an absolute joy to work with. She was professional, creative and extremely well organized. I never had to worry that she wouldn't have the best interests of Planned Parenthood Northern California at heart or that she would go over budget. I trust her implacably. She created a stunning event for us, our annual Acts of Courage gathering, in the crazy time of COVID and pivots, and enabled the PPNorCal staff to focus on fundraising and sponsorship acquisition while she handled all the vendors. I will 100% recommend Amy to everyone I know." |
"Amy was everything we could have asked for in an event planner as we held our recent annual fundraiser, Evoke the Stoke. In just five weeks, she helped us to plan and execute our vision for an interactive, hybrid/virtual event that had multiple moving parts including an auction, sustainable food and wine delivery, multimedia, and group trivia. She was professional, direct, calm, communicative, and focused throughout the entire process. She had a “can-do” attitude and helped to negotiate and liaise between all of our partners in a way that was respectful and supportive of all parties involved. We received a significant amount of positive feedback on the night’s event and we owe that in large part to Amy’s diligence behind the scenes!" |
"Amy is the consummate professional event planner. She is a logistical guru. She is highly organized and operates with a high level of precision. She is a team player and works well across the organization despite being a contractor. Amy is a good negotiator with vendors, and is an advocate for her client, always putting her client's best interest first. Our two largest events are between 800-1200 people, and we could not have managed it without Amy."
Denise Wang-Kline, Vice President of Development at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (client)
"Amy is an extraordinary professional and leader. It was a huge gain when she joined the Make-A-Wish team. She is exceedingly organized, creative, a quick learner and the best planner I've ever worked with. She understands the bottom line and always exercises great decision-making. Imagine creating a world-class event with 1,000 people in the middle of a field, with no resources - no water, no power, no structure. Or taking a leaky, cold, hideous old hangar and turning it into a warm and inviting space where most guests pay $1,000 each just to attend! Most of our events are logistically complex (near impossible) and are known for being very high quality. The kind of events that a guest comes to once then commits to come every year and secure a table, not just a seat."
Patricia Suflita Wilson, CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area for 17 years, and current CEO of P.S., Think Big, Inc. (former colleague)
"As a first time conference manager for a non-profit, I was looking for a Planner who could guarantee a successful event while also helping guide me through a new process. And I could not have been more pleased with Amy's work. Two simple metrics underscore how effective she was: we received a 9.1 out of 10 average score across all attendee surveys, and a conference that typically breaks even or loses money ran at a profit. Amy had every aspect of the event covered, was proactive in her communication, brought fun and creativity to the process, and was a star with attendees. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again in the future."
Dan Richardson, Director of Customer Education at Mercatus, and Board Member, Customer Education Management Association (client)
"Amy is a solid event planner and executes details with precision. When you work with Amy, you'll find her style to be calm and focused on the end goal. She manages the events with an even approach that makes you wonder if she is even feeling the stress of all the event logistics and complexities hitting at the same time. Imagine, if you will, arriving 20 minutes early for a dinner event. Will the host be ready to greet you, have a drink in your hand and some yummy food? Well, on the off chance this might happen at an event Amy plans and delivers, she'd be ready for you. Highly recommended."
Scott Ormerod, Partner at Leap Solutions Group, Inc., former Board Chair Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, former Board Chair Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area (Scott served as a volunteer during my time at Make-A-Wish)
"If you have an opportunity to work with Amy, take it! Not only is she incredibly kind and intelligent, she's also extremely detail oriented. I appreciate that very much. I've had the pleasure of emceeing several events organized by Amy. She has always been available to answer all my questions and she makes sure I have everything I need for a smooth presentation. She's also great about keeping me updated on any last minute changes. Amy is truly a joy to work with."
-Ama Daetz, Anchor/Reporter at ABC7 KGO-TV Bay Area (event partner)
"Amy’s expertise assisted in the execution of record-breaking fundraising events for Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. She always stayed calm and collected during stressful times - and was always part of the best solutions. It's a pleasure to work with her and hope to team up again in the future."
- Samantha Curran, The Lux Productions (AV vendor partner)
"Working with Amy has been one of the highlights of my experience at Make-A-Wish. She is always professional, warm, kind, smart and funny, and she knows how to plan and execute top-caliber events. I’ve been to other charities’ fundraisers, but the ones that Amy planned made an immediate impression on me. They were elegant, organized, entertaining, and offered something for everyone. She would be the first one to arrive and the last one to leave - seeing to every detail but able to delegate and empower others as well. Even in the most challenging situations, Amy always managed to be a cheerleader for her team, recognizing everyone’s efforts and giving credit to others. She is an incredible asset to any team."
- Jen Wilson, Marketing Director at Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area (former colleague)
"I had the pleasure of working with Amy for over 10 years in her roles at Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. The events she was in charge of were nothing less than exceptional. I found Amy to be responsible, responsive and astute in her abilities. She makes sound decisions and can do so effectively and quickly. She is excellent at managing others in their roles while working as part of a collective group, be it board members, staff and/or volunteers, in order to accomplish the goals of the organization. I have always observed her to be compassionate and fair when dealing with others."
- Christian Kolberg, one of the most prominent professional charity auctioneers in the US (vendor partner)