Eric has over 20 years of experience in event planning and in nonprofit management, having established two nonprofit organizations, and implemented over 350 events, activities, programs, projects, workshops, festivals, and farmers markets in several communities throughout Southern California. He also has 11 years of experience in employee engagement, community outreach, and office management. He earned a Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change from Pepperdine University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. He uses his broad background to help create spaces that help people to connect, collaborate, and share resources.