eaRISE + eaMAFIA

eaRISE emerged from Kelly Kovacs' journey as an Executive Assistant at a high-growth startup. In 2010, she stepped into her first EA role, supporting the CEO of a 100-person startup called Twitter. As the company skyrocketed to 4,500 employees and went public, Kelly's role evolved to Chief of Staff. Through this whirlwind 6 year journey, one thing became clear: the support and insights shared among fellow EAs were not just beneficial—they were essential to Kelly’s success and the success of the entire company. Her realization sparked an idea. What if there was a way to cultivate and expand this invaluable network of support? In 2020, Kelly launched eaMAFIA, a private community for C-Suite EAs in tech. As eaMAFIA took off, it became clear that EAs across the globe were seeking the same connection, growth, and shared wisdom. In 2024, eaMAFIA expanded into eaRISE. eaRISE is more than just a professional network. It's a launchpad for EA career growth, a trusted circle for sharing challenges and victories, and a hub for learning the unwritten and ever-evolving rules of executive support. Our members come from diverse backgrounds and career stages. They're united by a drive for excellence and a desire to support one another. Our community is designed for the modern EA—whether they’re brand new to the role, building a rapid-growth startup or venture firm, or are a seasoned veteran navigating a Fortune 500 company. We uplevel and uplift our members by delivering impactful trainings, on-demand community support, a robust resource library, in-person networking, an annual summit, and more.