Rohnert Park, CA 1979

Marit grew up in Viljandi, Estonia. In 2001 she graduated from Estonian Business School with a BA in international business Administration.

Having spent half of her life in Estonia, Marit is passionately committed to promoting Estonia and its rich culture through multiple organizations and committees in the U.S. Acting as an unofficial “ambassador” to her home country comes naturally.

Professionally, Marit has worked with companies like Booz & Co., Pricewaterhouse-Coopers LLP, Levi Strauss and Co., and currently leads Cybersecurity Programs for Global Enterprises.

In her spare time, she likes to travel and spend quality time with her two sons, both born during the LEP-ESTO 2013 (SF) planning stage.

I would like to continue to represent the West Coast Estonians by participating in the upcoming EANC elections. My past and current involvement in Estonian activities: Elected Member of the Estonian American National Council (2018 – 2022)

– Participated in all annual/ semi-annual meetings since elected

– Event Planning Committee

- EANC Estonian Independence Day EV103

‣ Creation of promotional materials, branding of the first-ever EANC live broadcast

– Fundraiser Planning Committee - ESTO|Raiser 2021 Fundraiser and Cultural Showcase

‣ Generated ideas for the fundraising program

‣ Coined the name ESTO|Raiser

‣ Responsible for marketing plan creation and execution that helped raise nearly 15K in support of Estonian Houses

‣ Online Auction Venue set-up & management, including data gathering, auction items listing Elected Member of Estonian American National Council (2014 – 2018)

– Participated in all annual meetings since elected

– 2016 Annual Meeting in SF planning committee member ‣ Planned a successful Benefit Gala Dinner event and Council’s public seminars

‣ Generated ideas for fundraising options, panel discussions and the program in general

‣ Negotiated contracts for logistics

‣ Marketing implementation from strategy to execution

‣ Suggested/selected the keynote speaker, performers and other key partners Estonian World Council (2017– 2018)

– Coordinated history book project with 12 member countries

– Assisted with ongoing initiatives as needed

– Managed social media activities and marketing efforts

– Assisted with external communication (e.g. ghost-writing press releases) Vice President of Estonian Worldwide Festival

– LEP-ESTO 2013 (2010 – 2013)

– Organized and oversaw all activities for the opening day of a four-day festival, including Estonian Expo, Opening Gala and Reception for 1000 guests, Business Conference

– Handled accommodations, government grants, social media, marketing, 300k budget, and negotiated contracts

– Vice President of San Francisco Estonian Society (2009 – Present)

– Planned and organized events, managed budgets, planned marketing strategy.