20th Anniversary Celebration
Honoring Our Legacy, Celebrating Our Present, and Reimagining Our Future
Date:
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Location:
Greenacres Estate
Time:
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM PST
Emcee
Bill Bellamy
Actor and Comedian
Kindly RSVP by May 15
To learn more, please email us at:
20thanniversary@laalliancefoundation.org
Twenty years ago, the founders of Alliance schools had a bold vision—
to transform public education into one that puts equity, justice, and achievement at its center.
They pioneered a school system built upon the belief in the brilliance of every child,
regardless of zip code, income, or background. Today, Alliance schools are thriving centers
of innovation and educational excellence, serving over 12,000 scholars across
26 middle and high schools in Los Angeles.
Join us as we honor the legacy of our visionary founders and celebrate
the impact of the leaders, educators, alumni, and scholars who carry their
transformative work forward.
Our Founders
Judy Ivie Burton
Nationally Renowned Educator
Founding CEO
Howard Lappin
Award-winning School Leader
Founding Principal
Frank Baxter
Chairman, Jefferies & Co.
Fmr. Ambassador to Uruguay
Gayle Miller
Fmr. President
Anne Klein II
Ted Mitchell
President, ACE
Fmr. Chair, CA State Board of Ed.
Tony Ressler
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
Ares Management Corporation
Bill Ouchi
UCLA Professor, Org. Mgmt.
Bestselling Author
Richard Riordan
Fmr. Mayor of LA,
Entrepreneur
Virgil Roberts
Managing Partner,
Bobbit & Roberts
Host Committee
James Andrews
Lisette Arsuaga and Gilbert Dávila
Kamala and Marvin Avila-Salmon
Molly and Peter Bachmann
Dr. Susan Baker and Rick Hess
Kathy and Ambassador Frank Baxter
Sky and Brett Brewer
Jennifer DiGrazia and Michael Cody
Maggie and Joe Drake
Lauren Edgerton
Marianna and David Fisher
Marcos Gonzalez
DeAnne and Tom Heymann
Dan Katzir
Sabrina Leichtman-Levine
Roopali Malhotra and Shayan Rostam
Joni and Jeff Marine
Adria and Pedro Martí
Patricia and Dr. Clarence Miller
Walter Mosley
Rebecca Neubauer and Erik Kronstadt
Ayako and Dale Okuno
Janette Rodriguez Pack and Emilio Pack
Elizabeth Riordan
Brenda and Virgil Roberts
Dorit and Glenn Rotner
Kara Sax and David Ball
Linda and David Shaheen
Moises Silva
Harry Smith
Eva and Marc Stern
Debbie and Milt Valera
Juli and Michael Woronoff
Won Young and Joseph McDevitt
Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Jami Gertz and Tony Ressler
Susan and Eric Smidt
Valedictorian Sponsors
Joni and Jeff Marine
Eva and Marc Stern
Salutatorian Sponsors
Dorit and Glenn Rotner
Honor Roll Sponsors
Lisette Arsuaga and Gilbert Dávila
Dr. Susan Baker and Rick Hess
Sky and Brett Brewer
Linda and David Shaheen
Marc Spilo
Won Young and Joseph McDevitt
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your sponsorship and every dollar donated serves as a stepping stone for thousands of exceptional Alliance scholars in pursuit
of the most important milestone to securing a bright future—a college degree.
Please Note:
To maximize sponsorship benefits and be included on the print invitation, purchase by Thursday, March 20.
