Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 SDLA Fellows Fundraiser: From the Ground Up — Rooted in Change!

In today’s climate, never has investing in grassroots efforts and community-driven leadership been more clearly recognized as the key to creating a more just and equitable future. From the Ground Up — Rooted in Change is more than this year’s theme — it’s a call to action.

The San Diego Leadership Alliance is building a future where bold, progressive leaders are equipped to drive meaningful change in our communities. Your support of this year’s Annual Fundraiser helps cultivate the next generation of changemakers, providing them with the training, mentorship, and resources they need to take action and make a positive impact across San Diego County.

Come be a part of this fight, we look forward to sharing this experience with you!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

FLOWER Sponsors

Digital Impact &
Smith Sirisakorn
San Diego Bird Alliance

SPROUT Sponsors

Emily Howe
Johanna Schiavoni, Esq.
Gloria E. Bader
Bernadette Butkiewicz
Ansermio Estrada
Megan DeBlois
Caryl & Luis Montero-Adams
Krista Stellmacher
Hosanna Odhner
Evolution Affairs
SDLA Class of 2015, Sponsored by Erin Hogeboom, Maribel McKinze, & Sean Elo-Rivera
Andrea Moser

SEED Sponsors

Danny Jackson
Jeanmarie Levy
Ben Mendoza
Alex Southard
Evan McLaughlin
Eric Henson
Tammy Lin
Courtney McDonald
Mehry Mohseni
Christie Davis
Ashley Rodriguez Thompson
Chance Abbott
Isabella Abbott
Cole Reed
Bhargavi Ammu
Janet Antush
Jim & Tami Antush
Sharil Smith
Jesse O'Sullivan
Jehoan Espinoza
Pamela Beck
Huy Tran
Jane Silva
Jeremy Bloom

To view available sponsorship opportunities, you can click here. If you're interested in sponsoring and would like more information or have questions, please email Abdel Amador (he/him/él) at 2025sdlafundraiser@gmail.com

San Diego Leadership Alliance 2025 Fundraiser

From the Ground Up — Rooted in Change