Brielle Gerd
Founder & Principal

Brielle Gerd is the Founder & Principal of Gold Peak Strategies, a Colorado-based fundraising and event planning firm specializing in political campaigns, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations.

Working in fundraising and event planning since 2018, Brielle has built her career around strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and thoughtfully executed events. Her experience spans donor cultivation and fundraising strategy, intimate donor gatherings, receptions, large-scale galas, and high-profile political and fundraising events.

With deep roots in Colorado’s political and nonprofit communities, Brielle understands that successful fundraising is ultimately about relationships. She works closely with clients to develop strategies that strengthen donor engagement, maximize fundraising opportunities, and create events that move their mission forward.

Brielle founded Gold Peak Strategies to bring together fundraising strategy and event planning in a hands-on, personalized approach. From developing a fundraising program to executing a signature event, she brings both big-picture strategy and careful attention to the details that make each project successful.

Brielle earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Colorado Denver and studied abroad at the University of Valladolid in Spain. She remains actively involved in civic and community organizations throughout Colorado.

Based in Parker, Colorado, Brielle lives with her husband, John, and their French Bulldog, Gouda.