Elizabeth Eastin M.a., Cfre

Elizabeth Eastin, M.A., CFRE has extensive experience in development and fundraising. Elizabeth currently serves as the Chief Development Officer at Laura's House since February 2022. Prior to this role, they worked at California State University, Fullerton as the Senior Director of Development for the College of Health & Human Development from July 2014 to February 2022.

Elizabeth also has experience at the University of California, Irvine, where they held various positions including Director of Development and External Relations for Programs in Nursing Science and Public Health from September 2010 to July 2014, and Assistant Director for the Newkirk Center for Science and Society from February 2006 to November 2010.

Throughout their career, Elizabeth has also been involved with non-profit organizations such as Todd Rocks Leukemia, where they served as the Rock N Splash Event Chair in 2009, and the Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter, where they worked as a Communications Coordinator from April 2001 to December 2004. Elizabeth also worked at UCI MIND - Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders as a Community Program Supervisor from 1993 to 2002.

Overall, Elizabeth's work experience showcases their expertise in development, fundraising, event planning, marketing, and donor relations.

Elizabeth Eastin, M.A., CFRE, holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, which they obtained from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, where they studied from 1988 to 1992. Additionally, Elizabeth attended UC Irvine's Leadership Academy from 2008 to 2009. Elizabeth has also obtained the CFRE Certification from CFRE International in May 2021.