CLA Welcomes New Director of Philanthropy

We are thrilled to announce that Erin Mezgar has joined the CLA team as our very first Director of Philanthropy.

A conservation fundraiser and outdoor enthusiast, Erin has extensive experience cultivating philanthropic support for environmental causes. Prior to joining CLA in 2021, Erin worked with National Park Trust and National Parks Conservation Association where she raised support for our National Park System. To read more about Erin, click here.

Erin will work together with Co-Executive Directors, Eliza Smith Steinmeier and Dave Reed, to ensure that CLA’s generous supporters truly understand the positive IMPACT of their support.

To our current donors: Erin is here to help you stay connected to our work, enhance the impact you are making for the Bay, and achieve your giving goals. She invites you to contact her for exciting updates on CLA’s projects, which are made possible with your support!

To our future donors: As CLA grows its impact, we must also grow our supporter base. If you are interested in learning about how you can make an impact with a donation to CLA, we invite you to reach out to Erin anytime!

Please make sure to add Erin’s contact information to your address book.