Joanna Pearce

Joanna Pearce is an experienced professional in event management and auction consulting, currently serving as the Events & Chapter Manager at the California Restaurant Association since September 2022, where responsibilities include planning and managing chapter events in San Diego and maintaining relationships with Board members. Joanna has been a Small Business Owner at Southwest Benefit Auctions since January 2008, providing specialized auction management services for non-profits. Additionally, Joanna holds a position as a Licensed Realtor since January 2019 and has experience as a Mortgage Advisor at Finance of America Mortgage LLC from September 2020 to June 2022, where assistance was provided to clients throughout the home loan process. Prior roles include Auction Consultant at Northwest Benefit Auctions and Conference Manager at Hotel Del Coronado. Joanna's earlier career includes serving as Event Manager at Long Beach Arena and the Long Beach Convention Center. Joanna earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.