INFORMED POLICY ADVOCATES FUNDRAISER

Join us for an afternoon of cocktails, food, and conversation supporting informed consent, consumer protections, and civil rights in California.

Celebrate the launch of Dr. Shannon Kroner’s new book, Making America Healthy Again, and hear directly from IPA’s co-founders about our accomplishments at the State Capitol and priorities for 2027.

The afternoon will include a book signing, silent auction, and a fundraising appeal benefiting Informed Policy Advocates team with the only registered lobbyists taking on our issues in Sacramento.

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, November 7, 2026
3:30-6:30 p.m.
Private home in Pacific Palisades, California

The address and parking instructions will be emailed to registered guests on November 6.

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

• Event admission
• Food and cocktails
• One copy of Dr. Shannon Kroner’s new book, Making America Healthy Again
• An opportunity to have your book signed

Auction purchases and additional donations are separate from admission.

TICKET DEADLINE

Ticket sales deadline is November 3rd, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Please purchase your tickets in advance.

SPECIAL HONORED GUEST
Dr. Shannon Kroner

We are pleased to honor Dr. Shannon Kroner and celebrate the launch of her new book, Making America Healthy Again.

Dr. Kroner holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a master’s degree in Special Education, with a focus in Educational Therapy. She has worked with special needs families since 2001.

She is the author of I’m Unvaccinated and That’s OK! and Let’s Be Critical Thinkers, both published by Skyhorse Publishing. As Executive Director of Freedom Of Religion – United Solutions (FOR-US), she leads an interfaith coalition advocating for religious freedom in vaccination decisions.

Guests will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Kroner and participate in a book signing.

HOST
Elaine Culotti

Elaine Culotti is a California farmer, entrepreneur, and television personality known for her appearance on Undercover Billionaire and her work as Lipstick Farmer.

Her initiatives focus on economic development, local control, and bringing people together across political differences. Elaine joins us as celebrity host for an evening supporting Informed Policy Advocates.

EMCEE
Christopher M. Dukes

Christopher M. Dukes is an actor, stunt performer, entrepreneur, and founder of Dukes Wealth Management, Inc.

His career spans more than two decades in film, television, and live performance, with credits including NCIS, Alias, The West Wing, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

Christopher also serves as IPA’s Board President. He will guide the evening’s program, lead the live auction, and invite guests to support IPA’s work.

HEAR FROM IPA’S CO-FOUNDERS
Darrlene Alquiza, Jessica Cabrera, and Kris Dukes

Meet the team behind Informed Policy Advocates, a California non-partisan nonprofit advancing informed consent, consumer protections, and civil rights.

Drawing on years of research, advocacy, and relationships with lawmakers, IPA’s co-founders will share updates from the State Capitol, the organization’s accomplishments, and legislative priorities for 2027.

Hear how your support helps bring the concerns of families and physicians directly to policymakers.

ATTIRE

Cocktail attire. Please bring a wrap or jacket for outdoor areas and choose footwear suitable for multiple stairs and outdoor walkways.

LOCATION AND PARKING

The private home address and parking instructions will be emailed to registered guests on November 6th.

Please provide accurate names for all guests and email addresses when purchasing tickets. If you have not received the details by the evening of November 6th, check your spam folder or contact development@informedpolicyadvocates.org.

Please respect the host’s privacy and do not publicly post or share the home address.

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EVENT

The event includes indoor and outdoor spaces. Weather updates or changes to event arrangements will be communicated to registered guests by email.

ALCOHOL SERVICE

Alcohol will be served only to guests age 21 or older. Please bring valid government-issued identification if you plan to consume alcohol.

Alcohol service is subject to identification checks and responsible service practices.

DIETARY AND ACCESSIBILITY REQUESTS

For mobility concerns, or accessibility requests, please contact development@informedpolicyadvocates.org before purchasing tickets so we can discuss available arrangements. This venue is a very old multi-level estate with a lot of stairs. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair accessibility.

Caterer has been asked to provide allergy friendly options. Food may contain or come into contact with allergens. An allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO

Photography and video recording are planned for the event. Images may be used in IPA’s event coverage and promotional materials.

Please notify the event team before the event and at check-in if you prefer not to be photographed so we can discuss available accommodations.

SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIONS

Any auction purchases are separate from admission ticket.

About Informed Policy Advocates

Through lobbying and civic engagement, IPA’s mission is to empower Californians to safeguard their civil rights by promoting informed consent and consumer protections. As a non-partisan organization, we foster respectful dialogue to bridge the gap between constituents and their legislators on both sides of the aisle with a goal to codify that Californians shall be informed and protected in their healthcare decisions. We champion the fundamental principle of informed consent regarding medical interventions, advocating for transparency, choice, and protection from coercion.

*Informed Policy Advocates is a non-partisan organization. We are a registered 501(c)(4) status. 501(c)(4) donations are not tax deductible.

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