Anne Lovinger Earhart

Advancement

Anne Lovinger Earhart serves as the Program Coordinator at St. Bridget Church, a role she has held since 2023. She has been a parishioner of St. Bridget's since 2021. Her journey into the St. Bridget community began with a background steeped in the arts, holding Bachelor's degrees in Theater Directing and Filmmaking, along with post-graduate degrees in Photography and New Genres. Previously, she worked as a Program Manager at an art and music school in Mountain View, CA, overseeing an arts program for around 300 students per quarter. Her experience extends to museums, including the Seattle Art Museum (SAM), where she served as a teaching artist.

Anne's qualifications include training in various forms of administration and certifications in Heritage Management, Development/Advancement, and Institutional Leadership and Innovation. In her role at St. Bridget Church, she draws inspiration from a lifelong commitment to community service, believing that giving back is a critical aspect of life. Her involvement spans various ministries and services within the parish, including lectoring at mass, organizing Second Sunday dinners, and volunteering at the University District Food Bank.

Beyond her specific role, Anne actively engages with the St. Bridget community through ASB activities. Her passion extends to outreach programs, with a particular focus on the unhoused community. Her dedication to this cause traces back to her school days in Michigan, where she initiated interviews with unhoused community members, gaining insights into their challenges and needs.

Challenges for Anne include balancing her responsibilities at St. Bridget Church with caring for her younger children, a situation she anticipates resolving in the coming years. Notable achievements include successfully organizing the PREPARES drive and the Cookie Decorating Party, providing a warm welcome for St. Margaret’s Place residents.

In her personal life, Anne wears many hats as a mother of four children, ranging from 18 months to 17 years old. As a practicing artist, she spends time in her studio on paintings and printmaking. Her diverse interests include fitness activities like spin classes and yoga, tending to her Siberian Husky (Lumi), gardening, skiing, playing guitar, and indulging in her love for cooking. Anne emphasizes the importance of utilizing available tools, such as grocery delivery, to manage her time effectively and maintains boundaries to ensure a healthy balance between personal and church commitments.