Lianna Olds is Deputy Director of Emergency Food Network, where she helps lead strategy, partnerships, and operations for a regional hunger relief network serving more food pantries, meal sites, and shelters across Pierce County. With over a decade of nonprofit leadership experience, her expertise includes organizational development, fund development, community engagement, and board leadership.

In 2024 she was recognized as one of South Sound Magazine's 40 Under 40 for her leadership and community impact. Lianna has also served as Adjunct Faculty at The Evergreen State College, teaching Public Administration and Nonprofit Management, and volunteers regularly with the Association of Fundraising Professionals South Sound Chapter.

Chris Baiocchi has worked in the nonprofit space for 25 years as a communicator, fundraiser, and leader. He’s led annual giving campaigns, planned special events, written grants, and helped fundraisers and nonprofit professionals find joy, innovation, and passion in their work.

Chris is the founder and CEO of Resolute Philanthropy – a consulting firm that provides nonprofit leaders with the tools and resources they need to thrive – because a kinder, safer, healthier world needs engaged and effective nonprofits. Resolute helps nonprofits build confidence and clarity in their fundraising through training, coaching, and strategic support.

After all, your mission shouldn’t be at risk because of bad fundraising.

Chris has worked alongside organizations such as Casa Youth Shelter, Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Pomona College, RevHub, South County Outreach, St. Joseph Hospital, Tacoma Community House, and Washington Golf Foundation.

He has led board training sessions with Team Kids, The Zoo Society, Town & Country Manor, Mercy House Living Center, and Seed Consulting Group and has served as a presenter and instructor for Charitable Ventures, OneOC, The Nonprofit Partnership, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and Edwards Lifescience.

Chris holds a master’s in organizational leadership from Brandman University and a bachelor’s in English/journalism from Chapman University. Additionally, Chris is a Certified Fund-Raising Executive and has completed the USC Nonprofit Resilient Leaders and Capacity Building Program. Chris is a certified Quadrant 3 Leadership Coach from the Concord Leadership Group. He serves on the board of the South Sound Planned Giving Council and the Association of Fundraising Professionals South Sound Chapter.

Chris is married and lives in Tacoma, Washington. His child is a student at the University of Puget Sound. Chris is an active reader, an occasional cook, and loves bow ties, icebreakers, and heated arguments about the best sci-fi franchise.

Christopher leads the training Building Your Fundraising Board.