2023 Light Up the Court

2024 Champion of Children Award

Since its founding, in 2018, the non-profit has helped nearly 1000 kids through our Camp Firework initiative, a 3-day sleep away experience in nature.  We also facilitate film, music, fashion and culinary events throughout the year that provide mentorship, build skills, promote healthy living and foster community. Proceeds from “Light Up the Court” support Camp Firework and our yearlong programs.

KATY PERRY’S FIREWORK FOUNDATION and Light Up the Court Pickleball Event

As Head of Strategy and Partnerships for Katy Perry’s Firework Foundation, I work closely with Katy, co-founder/executive director Angela Lerche, and the board of directors. I steward donor and sponsor relationships, fundraise, manage brand collaborations, and advise on opportunities to highlight the work of the foundation through events, marketing and publicity.

Additionally, I am the Event Producer for Light Up the Court, the foundation’s annual charity pickleball event. Each year, Light Up the Court brings together artists, philanthropists, professional athletes and local pickleball enthusiasts to raise money for the foundation’s programs for kids in underserved communities. Guests have included Kate Hudson, Rob Lowe, Meghan Trainor, Corey Gamble, James Valentine, Jason Collins, David Geffen, and Jeff Bezos as well as pickleball pros such as World #1 Federico Staksrud, Thomas Wilson, and The Brascia Sisters.