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2026 Strong, Smart & Bold Gala

Thursday, April 30th, 2026

BLOC15 (252 2nd St., Oakland, CA 94607)

 

Join us on April 30, 2026 at BLOC15 in Jack London Square for the Strong, Smart & Bold Gala—an evening of celebration, inspiration, and community! Enjoy great food, hear from inspiring participants, and support the programs empowering young women and girls across Alameda County.

 

5:30 PM Registration opens;

drinks & hors d’oeuvres

6:30 PM Dinner is served

9:00 PM Program concludes:

Post-dinner reception begins

10:00 PM Event concludes

 

Please join us in formal cocktail attire. 
RSVP by Friday, April 17.

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Thank You to our Sponsors!

  • Sharon Davidson
  • The Simpson Family
  • Glenn & Ellen Voyles
  • Kate Morrow
  • Marti Pozzi & Jim Congdon
  • Comerica
  • Deloitte
  • EqualFuture Corp.
  • Robin A. Evitts
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Carla Koren & Neal Parish
  • Metro Services Group
  • Cherity & Jason Payne
  • Simpson Strong Tie
  • Gabrielle Tierney & Eric Bindelglass
  • Marcia & George Argyris
  • Carmel Partners
  • Joy & Vernon Chen
  • Charmaine Clay and Scott Willis
  • Deirdre Cohen
  • Frances Evensen & Michael Hexner
  • Christine Gouig
  • LaShonda D. Griffin
  • Melvin Harrison & Barbara Hardacre
  • Husch Blackwell
  • Helen Kim
  • Loren Kimura
  • Lab Equipment Company
  • Janet Loduca
  • Karen & Michael Meryash
  • Tami Munns
  • Mary Sue Murray
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company
  • Nicole Patterson
  • Port of Oakland
  • Michael & Nancy Pretto
  • The Bentley School
  • The Swig Company
  • Linh Doan Vo
  • Golden State Warriors
  • Golden State Valkyries
  • Sheena Jain & Vivek Daftuar
  • Megan Kelly & Brian Connolly