About E4E Relief | Your Partner in Relief

Your partner in relief

The world has changed a lot since our first relief grants in the wake of 9/11, but the need for our work remains. Disasters and hardships can strike at any time, leaving individuals struggling to manage unexpected expenses. Companies have the power to help with a charitable solution powered by E4E Relief.

Over the years, our solution and our organization have evolved. We expanded to serve companies and their key stakeholders across the globe. We increased our investment in technology, and we built the best team in the business.

Our history: 20+ years of relief

In 2001, we embarked on a mission to provide charitable relief to individuals impacted by unforeseen disasters and challenges. Today, the need for our work has never been greater.

2001

Two financial institutions partner with E4E Relief to provide relief in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.

2012

Superstorm Sandy slams the East Coast, illustrating the need to expand access to our relief programs.

2017

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria increase nationwide interest in employee relief.

2020

The COVID-19 pandemic hits, and grantmaking increases by 700% around the world.

2021

E4E Relief celebrates 20 years of relief and expands to serve more than 5 million employees worldwide.

2023

E4E Relief launches our Emergency Financial Relief Platform as well as ImpactStack℠.

2024

E4E Relief delivers more than $69M in record-breaking relief in response to historic hurricane season including Hurricane Helene.

Our history: 20+ years of relief

In 2001, we embarked on a mission to provide charitable relief to individuals impacted by unforeseen disasters or challenges. Today, the need for this work has never been greater.

2001

Two financial institutions partner with E4E Relief to provide relief in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.

2012

Superstorm Sandy slams the East Coast, illustrating the need to expand access to our relief programs.

2017

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria increase nationwide interest in employee relief.

2020

The COVID-19 pandemic hits, and grantmaking increases by 700% around the world.

2021

E4E Relief celebrates 20 years of relief and expands to serve more than 5 million employees worldwide.

2023

E4E Relief launches our Emergency Relief Platform as well as ImpactStack℠.

2024

E4E Relief delivers more than $69 million in record-breaking relief in response to historic hurricane season, including Hurricane Helene.

Our leadership

Matt Pierce

Chief Executive Officer

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Courtney Ramey

Chief Operating Officer

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John Liu

Chief Technology Officer

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Davida Rivens

Chief Impact Officer

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James Kiser

General Counsel

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Lorraine Azzinaro

Managing Director, Finance & Insights

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Allyson Colaco

VP & Director, Client Success

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Ashley Wilson Oster

VP & Director, Marketing & Partnerships

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Sabrina Hall

VP, Human Resources

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Our Team

Product Team

We're the innovators behind E4E Relief's emergency assistance programs. Think of us as roadmap developers, designing and improving systems that get financial support to our clients’ people quickly and securely when they're facing their toughest moments.

Technology Team

We power the engine that makes Emergency Financial Relief possible. Our tech experts create secure, efficient systems that turn complex processes into seamless experiences. We're passionate about using innovation to remove barriers, making it easier for people in crisis to get help.

Quality Assurance Team

We're the detail champions who ensure every grant gets the attention it deserves. Working behind the scenes, we verify that each application is handled with thorough care, preventing fraud and boosting accuracy.

Client Success Team

We're the bridge between corporate goals and real-world impact. Our team partners with companies to create and manage relief programs that truly reflect their values and meet their communities' needs, combining strategic thinking with genuine empathy to transform corporate resources into meaningful support systems that help people weather life's unexpected storms.

Applicant Support Team

We're your guides during difficult times. Available 24/7 and with translators for over 200 languages, our team can field critical questions as you navigate the application process.

Our Board of Managers

Rita Mitjans, Chair - Former Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Diversity & Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, ADP

Katherine Briggs - Chief Customer Officer, LemonEdge; former Chief Product Officer, Q2

Pete Carlson - CFO, Spectral MD; former COO, MiMedX; former EVP, Brighthouse Financial

Kevin Collins - Google senior director; former Microsoft General Manager

Todd Gorelick - Senior Managing Director, Bridge Investment Group

Jewell D. Hoover - Former Deputy Comptroller, Western District, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; Founder of Hoover and Associates, LLC

Chris Tinsley - Co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer, AvidXchange, Inc.

Rick Vanzura - Founder/CEO, Thrive Hospitality Advisors; former CEO, Freight Farms; former COO, Panera Bread; former founding CEO, Wahlburgers

Recognition for our people

It has been an honor to receive awards and recognition from several industry organizations and partners for the work we do in collaboration with clients around the world.

Tech Exec Community Innovation Award2-1

Apparo Tech Exec Community Innovation Award
Courtney Ramey

cbj 40 under 40

Charlotte Business Journal
40 Under 40
Davida Rivens

Career Mastered Diversity Impact50

Career Mastered Diversity
Impact 50
Davida Rivens

Our values

We put people first, always. As a result, our values are focused on ensuring we deliver best-in-class client experiences, while supporting the growth and well-being of our team.

TEAMWORK

INNOVATION

ACCOUNTABILTY

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Our expertise is your advantage

E4E Relief is the leading provider of emergency financial relief worldwide.

We are a 501(c)(3) organization so your contributions are fully tax-deductible.
We are an independent third party, minimizing risk and the administrative burden for your organization.
We have deep expertise in international rules and regulations, from accounting to privacy.
We implement technology with a human touch to keep compassion at the forefront of our work.

Why E4E Relief

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