Mission
Baseline brings people together to end financial struggle. We put more money in people’s pockets, strengthen pathways to financial stability, and build the community and political power needed to raise the baseline for everyone.
Impact
$1.04 Billion
Amount of CalEITC, YCTC, and FYTC money put back into the pockets of Californians annually in recent years.
7.5 Million
Number of California households Baseline helped claim CalEITC between 2015-2020.
3.5 Million
Number of California households who benefited from CalEITC in 2024.
Meet Our Team

Malia Bert
Organizer, Northern California

Amy Everitt
President

Isabel Gonzalez
Organizer, Southern California

Eduardo Hernandez
Organizer, Central Valley

Taylor Jackson
Senior Digital Organizer

Keara Kelleher
Operations Associate

Denise Lawwill
Deputy Director of Finance & Administration

Citlalli Lizárraga
CalEITC+ Project Manager

Cayla McCrae
Designer & Web Manager

Mary Oewel
Grants Manager

Jordan Penland
Research & Data Analyst

Holly Pisano, CPA
Interim Chief Financial Officer

Lucy Porras
Chief Development Officer

Jose Quezada
Organizer, Southern California

Andy Rodriguez
Senior Organizing Manager

Ryan Scholl
Director of Programs & Organizing

Jamie Servantes
Narrative Media Strategist
Fellowship
Join our team! Baseline is focused on creating a new status quo where individuals have cash to pay their bills, save, and plan ahead. Learn more and apply.
Organizing Fellowship
California/Remote
Applications open soon.