Testimonials
Sasha's joyous and caring approach to
fundraising events is a true crowd pleaser.
“Sasha is an incredible Emcee and Auctioneer! Her dedication, professionalism, and community-centered approach made a tremendous impact at Casa Latina’s 30th-anniversary gala last year.”
— Gabriela Reyes, Development & Communications Director, Casa Latina
“She was responsive, delivered and respected our wishes for certain priorities at the auction, and was super engaging the night of the event!”
— Sarah Watanabe, Development and Fundraising Manager, TOPS (Tennis Outreach Programs)
“We doubled our earnings at our auction fundraiser this year as compared with last year. The single biggest factor in creating such positive change was to have Sasha's advice, counsel, and charismatic presence as MC of our event!”
— Debra Ruzinsky, Executive Director, Bainbridge Arts & Crafts
“This year, Sasha not only presented the content with extra flair and pizzazz but also adapted to the needs of the show. When we were experiencing technical difficulties, she seamlessly transitioned the event into a brief intermission and was able to bring the audience's attention back to her immediately once the issue was resolved. Without Sasha, this event would not have been nearly as exciting or flawless.”
— Sydney Horen, Advancement Services Officer, School of Nursing, University of Washington
“Sasha has a way of reading the audience and turning up the excitement when needed. She comes well prepared and knows how to get the best out of each event. “
“You can tell that Sasha loves what she does and her passion and commitment to making each event special really sets her apart of all others.”
— Teresa Pape, Program Director, ShoreLake Arts
“Her willingness to assist with organising our auction, aligning our evening's timeline, and being a key player throughout the many components of the event night-of were so appreciated.”
— Patrick Martin, Development Director, LifeWire
“We appreciate her input into making our events better and love that she was invested in our mission and was eager to learn more about what we do. It was apparent in the room that her connection to our cause was able to transfer to our audience.”
— Sharon Prom, Events Manager, Plymouth Housing
“Her stage presence was exceptional, her support throughout the planning process was more than I have ever experienced in the past, and she was a true class-act throughout.”
— Corinne Wolffe, Executive Director, KiDiMu (Kids Discovery Museum)
“She was so generous with her time and wisdom, helping guide our fundraising strategy every step of the way.”
”During the event, she brings an abundance of energy, joy, and authenticity – she makes guests feel welcome and comfortable, while effortlessly encouraging generosity.”
— Zoey Ferenczy, Development Associate, Rainier Valley Food Bank
“She provides thoughtful collaboration during advance planning, and strives to understand your brand on an intimate level.”
— Wesley Fruge, Managing Director, Intiman Theatre
“She went above and beyond typical auctioneer and emcee duties and was there for us every step of the way. Her knowledge around nonprofit fundraising and events is vast. She provided us with the guidance, feedback, and best practice tips we needed to pull of a successful event. Unlike other auctioneers we've worked with, she made herself available for multiple pre-event planning meetings and all the email questions we had (which was a lot).”
— Jasmine Rose, Operations Director, Pottery Northwest
“She asked thoughtful questions during our initial meeting. Her great energy, enthusiasm, and creative adaptability/problem-solving skills were top notch at the event! And her feedback post event was helpful given her depth of knowledge and breadth of experience.”
— Jessica Huynh, Social Media Specialist, Northwest Justice Project
“As soon as we hired her, Sasha offered comprehensive, above-and-beyond services - from advising us on our auction catalogue, to helping us evaluate our floor plan and event flow, to offering highly valuable guidance around our raise-the-paddle segment. Sasha truly helped us take our event to the next level and create an event that was tailored to our audience. Sasha is experienced and EXCELLENT at what she does. She is a wealth of knowledge, and a beacon of professionalism and positive energy.”
— Ellen Throneberry, Development & Communications Manager, Community for Youth
“What I'm most grateful to Sasha for is her help and insight as we planned the event. “
“She is so knowledgeable about events and fundraising and really put us at ease and made us feel supported throughout the planning process.”
— Samantha Fairweather, Development & Marketing Director, Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center