Teaming Up
Building long-term, meaningful relationships is the goal of events and fundraising. So too, our team of experienced professionals builds partnerships with our clients. And it works. Year after year, the clients who return to us and the donors who return looking for new funding opportunities demonstrate this.
President
Julie Wadler founded epiphany productions, inc. in 1996, growing it into a highly acclaimed fundraising and event planning company. Julie has more than 20 years of fundraising and event planning experience for a wide range of political, corporate and nonprofit clients. Hailing from New York, Julie started her career working for Senator Alfonse D’Amato and then truly settled into Washington, DC after graduating from American University. She also served as the deputy finance director for the NRCC during the 1996 election cycle, raising a record $100 million.
Julie also has three other successful enterprises that are recognized for their superior products and service: Comitatus Consulting, a firm dedicated to using new technology to connect clients with donors and constituents; 3 Dog Consulting LTD; and KRM Executive Livery, an event transportation company. Active in the community, she sits on the board of directors of AHOPE For Children.
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Senior Vice President
With a track record of helping clients reach constituents and funders, Aaron Poe joined epiphany productions in 2005 where he manages several political and corporate clients. Prior to working for epiphany productions, Aaron worked as the coalitions director for the House Administration Committee as well as the political director for American Liberty PAC and Bob Ney for Congress. He also served as deputy PAC director for the NRCC during the 2004 cycle. Always on the cutting edge, Aaron is a founding partner of Comitatus Consulting, epiphany’s sister company that helps clients use new interactive technologies to reach a broader base of constituents.
Vice President of Development
With more 20 years experience, Rosemary Hoffmann is a seasoned fundraiser, event planner, and leader, having managed major gifts, corporate sponsorship and event management for several nonprofits. Joining the epiphany team in January 2010, she runs the firm?s fundraising, marketing, and communication efforts to secure new funding opportunities and increase support among individual, corporate, and foundation donors. Prior to epiphany, Rosemary served in senior development positions for Anderson Center for Autism, Special Olympics New York, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. A graduate of Rutgers, she also studied abroad in Spain and later did post graduate work in Ireland.
Director, Political Affairs
Amanda manages the fundraising efforts for a variety of epiphany's congressional and PAC clients, with a focus on members of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Prior to epiphany, she served as TIAA-CREF's assistant PAC director, managing its day-to-day PAC activities. A New York native, Amanda began her career as the director of scheduling and DC office operations for former Rep. John Sweeney. Amanda is an American University Graduate.
Political Director
With a wealth of political experience, Megan Foran is responsible for national and statewide fundraising for a variety of candidates and national party committees. During the 2008 election, Megan served as New York City finance director for the Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee. Before relocating to New York, Megan worked as major donor director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee in Washington, D.C. Megan is a graduate of Sweet Briar College.
Political Director
Texas native Aynsley Interiano joined epiphany in 2009. She is responsible for managing a variety of political clients including several from the Lone Star State. Prior to moving to DC, Aynsley served as deputy finance director for Texans for Senator John Cornyn as well as legislative director to State Representative Susan L. King. Shortly after graduating from the University of Texas, Aynsley worked in London at Deutsche Bank.
Director, Business Development
Hetaf Al-Kraydi joined epiphany, after running Aventum, an event management firm she founded in 2003. Prior to Aventum, she served as director of Corporate & PAC Programs at the National Republican Congressional Committee during the 2002 Election Cycle. As director of business development for epiphany, Hetaf is responsible for managing the fundraising needs for a variety of clients and generating new business. Hetaf graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Communications.
Director Development
A Northern Virginia native and huge Lacrosse fan, Max works with epiphany's nonprofit clients, helping them raise needed funds and organize fundraising events. Prior to epiphany, Max did advance work for Sen. John McCain's Presidential Campaign and helped the Eudy Company plan the 7,000 person President's Dinner. He is a graduate of Lynchburg College with a communications degree.
Director, Events & Special Projects
Joining the epiphany team in 2008, Tory is highly creative and has a flair for turning big ideas into successful events. She has planned and executed a variety of events since joining the team, including corporate and nonprofit events, conferences, conventions, meetings, and inaugural galas. A native of Fairfax, Virginia, Tory graduated Magna Cum Laude from Radford University in Radford, Virginia where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication and Public Relations.
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