
PolyAlumni Nov 2022
Erin Edwards
Liberal Studies
Class of 2013
Tell us about your career.
I am the director of marketing and communications for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF), leading the strategy and execution of digital, social, print and public relations communications. I manage all aspects of digital marketing campaigns, social, email marketing, display advertising, video, photo and analytics management. Starting out as an intern, I moved my way up to coordinator, manager and senior manager of marketing and operations. I’m in my ninth year with LADF.
What does the foundation do?
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation envisions a city where everyone, regardless of zip code, has the opportunity to thrive. We are tackling the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health care, homelessness and social justice for all Angelenos. Through a social justice lens, we run and fund proven programs that level the playing field and invest in solutions driven by the communities we serve.
What do you enjoy the most about what you do?
The impact. We like to say that it’s “bigger than baseball,” and it truly is. We get to use our well-recognized brand for good. Since 2020, we have distributed over 6 million meals, impacted over 8.8 million youth and more. How can you not love what you do?
Favorite Dodger Stadium snack?
I am a big Dodger dog fan. For my birthday last year, my coworkers got me a platter of Dodger dogs instead of a cake.
How did you get to Cal Poly Pomona?
You can say that I was born at Cal Poly Pomona. My mom was pregnant with me when she was getting her teaching credential there. I went to Citrus College and transferred to Cal Poly Pomona.