On June 26th, seventy-five friends and allies gathered at the Joyce Gordon Gallery in downtown Oakland to celebrate and bid farewell to EBASE’s outgoing Executive Director, Amaha Kassa.  The evening was punctuated by moving speeches and toasts honoring Amaha’s nine years of outstanding leadership with EBASE.  Staff members shared favorite memories, labor leaders celebrated Amaha’s vision and passion, and ally friends and family wished him well in the future.

This fall, Amaha will begin the next phase of his work for social justice by entering law school.  Because of his leadership and vision, EBASE is stronger than ever and continues to play a crucial role building power for working families in the region.

While we continue to search for a permanent replacement, Associate Director Nikki Fortunato Bas will serve as EBASE’s Interim Executive Director.  Nikki brings a wealth of experience and dedication to this position and will lead a talented staff of 14 in our work for economic justice.  Click here to read a recent letter from Wei-Ling Huber - the President of EBASE’s Board of Directors - regarding the transition process and Nikki's background, and click here to read the job announcement for EBASE’s Executive Director position.