Eric Dillie — Nonprofit Board Leadership in Livermore, the Tri-Valley & the San Francisco Bay Area

A guide to Eric Dillie's service on the boards of the Livermore Valley Craft Beer Foundation, KEY Academy Charter School, the Contra Costa County Charter Coalition (5Cs), the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore, and Partners for Change Tri-Valley.

Throughout 24 years as a public and charter school educator and principal, Eric Dillie has paired his work in the classroom and principal's office with hands-on service on nonprofit and educational boards across Livermore, the Tri-Valley, Alameda County, and Contra Costa County.

Here is an overview of the foundations, public charter school boards, and civic organizations where Eric Dillie serves.

1. Livermore Valley Craft Beer Foundation (livermore.beer) — Board of Directors

As a member of the Board of Directors of the Livermore Valley Craft Beer Foundation (LVCBF) (lvcbf.com), Eric Dillie helps lead a 100% volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to turning local craft beer into direct charity support—"Beer for Good."

  • Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival: Originally held at the Shriners Event Center in Livermore—where the first five festivals raised $165,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children—and now hosted each May on the soccer field at Las Positas College, the festival has been named one of the Top 10 Beer Festivals in California and has donated $67,500+ to the Las Positas College Fire Service Technology program and Fire Academy.
  • Livermore Bikes & Brews & Kids Bike Lane: Held every October with local brewery partners including Del Cielo Brewing Company, Altamont Beer Works, Homegrown Hops, and Headyworks, funding 426+ brand-new bicycles, helmets, and locks for Livermore students in need.
  • Livermoron SF Beer Week Release: A collaborative West Coast IPA with Tri-Valley brewers that has funded 68,200+ meals through Open Heart Kitchen and the Alameda County Community Food Bank.

2. KEY Academy Charter School — Board of Directors

Eric Dillie serves on the Board of Directors for KEY Academy, a tuition-free TK–8 public charter school in Hayward, California, supporting governance, academic excellence, fiscal stewardship, and college-preparatory pathways for East Bay families.

3. Contra Costa County Charter Coalition (5Cs) — Board of Directors

Eric Dillie serves on the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Charter Coalition (5Cs), advocating for public charter school students, teachers, and families across Contra Costa County.

4. Rotary Club of Livermore Valley & Rotarian Foundation of Livermore

An active member of the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley, Eric Dillie has served on the board of the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore, supporting local youth scholarships, international humanitarian service, and Tri-Valley community grants.

5. Partners for Change Tri-Valley & Community Advisory Roles

In addition to his foundation and charter board roles, Eric Dillie has served on the boards of Partners for Change Tri-Valley, Rising Young Leaders, and East Bay Home Ownership Opportunity, and serves as an Advisor to Elected School Board Trustees across the East Bay.

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