ABOUT

Read about the EP Events Values and the EP Events Team.

Events With a Purpose

EP Events specializes in event planning and management for nonprofit events, community events, and corporate events. Purposeful events are our jam!

Our company values are Efficiency, Effectiveness, Trust, & Transparency. We have over 12 years of event experience, have helped organizations raise millions of dollars for their cause, and have worked with over 700 speakers/talent and over 150,000 attendees. We would love to help plan and manage your purposeful event!

The Team

Mary Davidson, Owner & Event Director

Mary Davidson, MBA, owner of EP Events LLC, has over twelve years of fundraising experience which has led to deep diving into the event world and helping nonprofits raise funds for their cause. Purposeful events are her jam and she is known for event planning on a budget and working efficiently and effectively. It's a top priority for Mary to help organizations stay true to their mission, purpose, and budget, while planning an event. Mary leads the EP Events team in non-profit, community, and corporate events, whether virtual, hybrid, or in-person. Mary enjoys giving back to the event industry and spreading community over competition through her involvement as co-host of the Better Events Podcast.

mary@epevents.org

Megan Swanson-Chao, Event Manager

With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and management, Megan brings a wealth of strategic knowledge to the clients she serves. After founding and leading an international nonprofit for over a decade, she transitioned into event planning, where she bridges the gap between big-picture vision and meticulous execution. Megan brings an eye for efficiency, clarity, and equity to projects, and particularly enjoys helping clients embed their core values into every event. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management.

manager@epevents.org

Caitlin King, Event Manager

Caitlin is an experienced Event Manager at EP Events with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, specializing in event planning. With a strong passion for coordinating meaningful experiences, Caitlin focuses primarily on non-profit events, using creativity, organization and attention to detail to bring impactful visions to life. Known for being a positive force and a strong communicator, Caitlin draws inspiration from a love of reading and the deep value placed on family connections and friendships—both of which shape a thoughtful, people-centered approach to every event.

caitlin@epevents.org