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Anastasia Rowland

Anastasia Rowland

Senior Events Manager

As the Senior Events Manager, Anastasia leads the planning and execution of OCCF’s many events throughout the year, ensuring each one reflects our identity and community-driven purpose. She also works cross-divisionally to develop a cohesive event strategy that streamlines collaboration, enhances the overall experience for stakeholders, and supports long-term planning through a lens of innovation and impact.

Anastasia joined OCCF with over 15 years of experience in strategic event management, including six years overseeing community outreach, advocacy, and philanthropic efforts. Before moving to California from the East Coast, Anastasia worked for REI Co-op, coordinating local grants, community engagement and programming, building brand awareness, and serving on an advisory board to executive leadership. Prior to that she was an Events Manager for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, managing fundraising events, public programs, and VIP visits in Washington, D.C. and New York City. She is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and earned her B.A. in International Affairs from Florida State University.

Outside of work, Anastasia is an avid hiker and backpacker. She completed a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2017 and enjoys exploring all the beautiful outdoor spaces California has to offer.