Amy O'Keeffe
Amy O'Keeffe
Amy O'Keeffe
Amy O’Keeffe is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of A&A Productions & Consulting, LLC, a full-service nonprofit and event management consulting firm based in Chicago. A&A Productions specializes in all facets of nonprofit leadership and development, offering deep expertise in fundraising strategy, event planning and production (from intimate gatherings to large-scale galas), marketing and communications, and project management. The firm also provides customized support for corporate conferences, exclusive private events, and distinctive retreats.
Before launching A&A Productions, Amy held senior leadership roles at several prominent nonprofit and membership-based organizations. She spent over 15 years as Director of Membership at C200, a prestigious organization of women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. Her other roles have included Director of Development, Interim Executive Director, and Chief External Officer at Resilience, the largest provider of sexual assault services in Chicagoland; and Director of Leadership Giving at Family Focus, Illinois’s longest-standing family support organization.
Amy is recognized by peers and clients alike as a creative, strategic, and solutions-oriented leader, known for her dedication to organizational excellence and operational efficiency. Her entrepreneurial drive and deep commitment to mission-driven work inspired her to co-found A&A Productions & Consulting alongside a trusted colleague of more than 20 years.
Outside of her consulting work, Amy is passionate about personal growth and spiritual development. She is the co-founder and co-host of the All Souls’ Retreat, an annual gathering focused on living with purpose and abundance. She is also the author of an inspirational book and a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).
A proud mother to a 27-year-old daughter—who shares her birthday—Amy lives by the motto: “The world is your oyster.”
Aaz Ehmke
Amy O'Keeffe
Amy O'Keeffe
Aaz Ehmke is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of A&A Productions & Consulting, LLC, and currently serves as Director of Development & Communications at The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence. In that role, they lead strategic fundraising and communications efforts to advance the organization’s mission.
Previously, Aaz held the position of Development & Database Manager at Resilience, a member agency of The Network, where they managed donor engagement, data systems, and fundraising strategy for three years. They began their nonprofit career as an intern at C200, a professional organization for executive-level businesswomen, eventually advancing to Director of Information Technology & Board Liaison.
With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, development, and operations, Aaz brings deep expertise in organizational strategy and a commitment to mission-driven work. Their decade-long background in nonprofit event planning, including galas, luncheons, and other fundraising events, also has given them a sharp eye for detail and logistics, ensuring the seamless execution of high-impact events.
Aaz is certified with 40-hour domestic violence training and 60-hour sexual assault crisis intervention training. Outside of their professional endeavors, they are an enthusiastic writer, dedicated crafter, and proud cat parent to three.