What is the eaRISE Annual Summit?
The eaRISE Annual Summit is a private, members-only event focused on the latest trends and evolving changes in executive support and leadership. The multi-day Summit is packed with inspiring keynotes, transformative sessions, and interactive breakouts that expand the idea of what's possible in the EA role. It also features unique networking opportunities + social events designed to foster long-lasting and genuine connections. The eaRISE Annual Summit is the premiere event for the modern EA who's looking to elevate their skills, connect with top peers, and take their career to the next level.
2024 Featured Content
Leading as an EA
In this exclusive session, Chynna shared what it means for an Assistant to show up as a leader — holding people up, having influence beyond your executive, maintaining composure, growing, staying in the know, and contributing to the team's overall success.
Chynna Clayton
Former Special Assistant to First Lady Michelle Obama
Fundamentals of Candor Leadership
Radical Candor leadership shared the fundamentals for The Radical Candor® approach — Caring Personally while Challenging Directly. In this session, The Radical Candor® approach is applied to EAs and senior leadership; Dan talked about how it can move your company from a command-and-control culture to one of collaboration.
Dan Greene,
CRO at Radical Candor
Building Bridges
In this insightful panel, Justine Janet, Shelley Trask, and Yasmin Shiller shared best practices for working cross-functionally within global EA teams and collaborating with external partners. They discussed building trust, overcoming time zone challenges, and managing industry differences. They also covered effective tools and methods for smooth communication and coordination, both internally and externally.
Justine Janét
EA to CEO at Origin | MAFIA Member
Yasmin Shiller
EA at Lightspeed Venture Partners | MAFIA Member
Shelley Trask
Formerly EA to CTO at Slack | MAFIA Member
Building Trust
This interactive panel discussion examined three essential pillars for building trust: FEEDBACK, AUTHENTICITY, and COMPETENCY. Panelists shared insights on how honest feedback previously strengthened team bonds, how showing up authentically built a foundation of openness, and how demonstrating competency created confidence in professional relationships. Attendees gained practical strategies from real-world examples to apply these pillars in their own roles to enhance trust and collaboration.
Jaime Field,
Senior Executive Assistant at Kleiner Perkins | MAFIA Member
Janet Kim
Executive Assistant at Clubhouse + Ethereum | MAFIA Member
What Attendees Are Saying?
"What an absolutely incredible experience. The EAs in this community are all magical and this event truly was magic. Grateful for this incredible community. Feeling very lucky and inspired this week!"
Kat P.
Manager of Executive Administration, Payroll Software.
Wrapbook
"A flawless experience. Nothing beats in-person time. The one conference I go to every year that I would never dream of missing... Thank you eaRISE and eaMAFIA!"
Maria R. H.
Executive Assistant to the General Partners,
Freestyle Capital
"Such an amazing event and group of EAs! From the engaging sessions to the meaningful connections, this event exceeded all expectations. Left with so much inspiration and motivation to bring back to the office!"
Amanda L.
Executive Assistant,
Sapphire Ventures
“What a wonderful summit - from the impeccable planning to the stellar EAs brought together by this community. This group is truly the best of the best, coming together! I feel so blessed to be a part of this.”
Shelley T.
Former EA to CoFounder,
Slack
“This was such an incredible, inspiring, and memorable week. What a great opportunity to meet so many amazing EAs IRL, including one of my own team members for the first time!”
Leslie A.
Senior Executive Assistant to CEO,
Upwork
"What an absolutely incredible experience. The EAs in this community are all magical and this event truly was magic. Grateful for this incredible community. Feeling very lucky and inspired this week!"
Kat P.
Manager of Executive Administration, Payroll Software.
Wrapbook
"A flawless experience. Nothing beats in-person time. The one conference I go to every year that I would never dream of missing... Thank you eaRISE and eaMAFIA!"
Maria R. H.
Executive Assistant to the General Partners,
Freestyle Capital
"Such an amazing event and group of EAs! From the engaging sessions to the meaningful connections, this event exceeded all expectations. Left with so much inspiration and motivation to bring back to the office!"
Amanda L.
Executive Assistant,
Sapphire Ventures
“What a wonderful summit - from the impeccable planning to the stellar EAs brought together by this community. This group is truly the best of the best, coming together! I feel so blessed to be a part of this.”
Shelley T.
Former EA to CoFounder,
Slack
“This was such an incredible, inspiring, and memorable week. What a great opportunity to meet so many amazing EAs IRL, including one of my own team members for the first time!”
Leslie A.
Senior Executive Assistant to CEO,
Upwork