Rica Rodman has spent her career working across media, public affairs, philanthropy, fundraising and strategic partnerships. For 15 years, she has served as Executive Director of the Wasserman Foundation, led by philanthropist, global business leader and Chair of the LA 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games Casey Wasserman. Rica guides the foundation’s commitments in the areas of education, arts & culture, health, and global initiatives. She spearheads the annual global Wasserman Service Day spanning 30 cities while advising agents, athletes and musicians on philanthropic endeavors.

Rica served in the Clinton Administration’s White House Office of Media Affairs where she worked for four years producing the President’s weekly Saturday morning radio addresses and managing press for the President and his Cabinet Secretaries. Rica served in senior communications roles at a public relations agency and later managed her own firm. Clients included: the United Nations World Food Programme and the United Nations Foundation.

Rica has worked across the federal Executive Branch and Capitol Hill to city and California state government.  She was television booker for the Kerry-Edwards presidential campaign, fundraised for Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaigns, and managed media for five national Democratic conventions.

Rica served as Manager of Government Relations for the Walt Disney Company and Director of Norman Lear’s family foundation.

Rica serves on the following boards: the UCLA Foundation, Center for the Digital Future, and Global Reach. She is a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation Campaign Working Group and serves on the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands Budget Committee.

Rica worked on the team which helped secure the freedom of Wasserman client two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA All-Star Britney Griner.  She recently spent 15 months helping secure the release of dual U.S.-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina.  

Rica graduated Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, and with Honors from UCLA in Communications Studies. She enjoys international travel, kayaking, biking and hiking. 

Hey, I’m Eli Probst — a long-time product guy, creative explorer, and proud dad to three amazing kids (34, 20, and 18). Professionally, I’ve spent the past 25+ years building and launching everything from music gear to consumer electronics, helping brands grow through smart design, creative thinking, and good old-fashioned persistence. I’ve led teams around the world to build successful products for companies like Blue, Duracell, Mojave, Coleman, and even racked up a few patents along the way.

But work is just part of the picture. I’m also a former signed rock musician, a sailor when I can steal away, and someone who still likes to get his hands dirty — whether that’s painting, wiring up a custom tube amp, or chasing down a new idea. I’ve always believed that creative energy is meant to be lived in every part of life, not just your job title.

I love building things that matter, staying curious, and being around people who bring good energy. If we’re catching up over coffee (or on the water), you’ll probably hear me talk about music, tech, family, or what I’m trying to make next.