20th Anniversary Gala
Friday, September 29, 2023
6:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA
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The Silent Auction is Now Live! Even if you aren’t attending the Gala, you can bid to win some amazing experiences and items!
Host committee
- Libby Schaaf, 50th Mayor of Oakland
- Evan Schwartz, Golden State Warriors Community Foundation
- Jamie Olsen, Salesforce
- Kennan Scott, Empathy Designs
- Zachary Cohen, ROOR
- Sam Davis, Oakland Board of Education
- Molly Lorenz, Ed Fund Advisory Board Member and Gala Planner
- Manju Sangha, Oakland Unified School District Alumni & Parent
- Kemo Smith, Oakland Unified School District Student
Envision Education Equity
Join Oakland’s school, community, and corporate leaders as we come together to celebrate 20 years helping students learn, grow, and thrive. The Gala-xy includes dinner, silent and live auction, and dancing all at the astronomical observatory, Chabot Space & Science Center. This is the only event supporting all Oakland public schools with fundraising that drives education equity – giving students and teachers more opportunities and tools to be successful.
Photos by Hassain Rasheed Photography
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