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2025 CHAMPIONS FOR EQUITY AWARDS: Leadership in Movement

06.04.25

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This year marks Catalyst California’s 25th Anniversary, and we’re coming together for a truly special evening as we honor the past, confront the present, and fight like hell for the future. Our annual Champions for Equity Awards is more than just an event; it’s a community gathering to celebrate those who have advanced racial justice and embodied Leadership in Movement. It’s also an opportunity to find joy, inspiration, and strength in one another as we navigate these challenging times. 

Join us on September 21st for an evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration! Sponsorship provides opportunities to visibly share your support of Catalyst California and to invite your friends and colleagues. Join us as we honor the courageous and bold leaders who continue to forge a path for a more just and equitable California. 

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Proudly Honoring

Champions for Equity Award

Molly Munger & Stephen R. English
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Advancing Justice Award

April Verrett, SEIU President
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Transformative Partner Award

Angélica Salas, Executive Director of CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of LA)
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Our Performers

Mariachi Promesa de México
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Snapshots

Our Generous Sponsors

Justice Leader 

  • Achieving America Family Foundation 
  • Anonymous 
  • Louise Henry Bryson 
  • California Community Foundation 
  • Marcy Carsey 
  • Molly Munger & Steve English 
  • Wendy Munger & Leonard Gumport 

Power Builder 

  • Robert Adler 
  • V Shannon Clyne 
  • Hayley & Nick English 
  • Paula & Barry Litt 
  • Cindy Miscikowski 
  • Emilie & Doug Ogden 
  • Alyce de Roulet Williamson 
  • SEIU Local 99 
  • Susan Steinhauser 

Change Agent 

  • Mary Adams O’Connell & Kevin O’Connell  
  • Sonja Berggren & Patrick Seaver 
  • Brad & Claire Brian 
  • Renee Dake Wilson & Brian Wilson 
  • Heising-Simons Foundation 
  • Debbi & Randy Hoffman 
  • The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation 
  • Jihee Kim Huh & Peter Yun Huh 
  • Johnny Carson Foundation 
  • Bill Lann Lee & Brenda Lowe-Wong 
  • Monica Lozano 
  • Kim Pattillo Brownson & Omar Brownson 
  • Tom & Janet Unterman 
  • Mary-Jane Waglé  

Peacemaker 

  • Carol Biondi 
  • Beth Burnam 
  • California Black Women’s Health Project 
  • California Teachers Association Community Coalition 
  • First 5 LA 
  • Robin & Neil Kramer 
  • Ron & Jane Olson 
  • Dahni Tsuboi & Pete Manzo 

Community Advocate 

  • Anonymous 
  • CalNonprofits Insurance Services 
  • Democracy Alliance 
  • Richard Drooyan & Anita Dymant 
  • Jane & Max Factor 
  • Susan & Alan Friedman 
  • Jon Fuhrman & Susan Kane 
  • Sue Horton & Carl Byker 
  • InnerCity Struggle 
  • KIWA 
  • LA Voice 
  • LAist
  • Liberty Hill Foundation 
  • Leena Matthew 
  • Valerie & Bruce Merritt 
  • Margaret M. Morrow 
  • Margaret Nagle & Rex Heinke 
  • Elena Phelger & Thomas McHenry 
  • Mark & Jane Pisano 
  • Glenn & Carol Pomerantz 
  • Public Interest Management Group 
  • Vickie Ramos Harris & John K. Harris 
  • Barbara A. Reeves 
  • Constance L. Rice 
  • Margot Roosevelt 
  • Marc M. Seltzer 
  • Andrea Louise Van de Kamp 
  • VOX Productions 
  • Jack & Belinda Walker 
  • Kim & Bill Wardlaw 
  • Henry Weinstein & Julianna Roosevelt 
  • Martha & John Welborne  
  • Chris Wilson 

Equalizer 

  • Alliance College-Ready Public Schools 
  • Anonymous 
  • David Abel & Brenda Levin 
  • Caroline & Donald Baker 
  • Nina & David Berson 
  • Black Californians United for Early Care and Education 
  • Brenda Broz Eddy 
  • Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation & Pretend City Children’s Museum 
  • Karen Caplan 
  • ConnectUNow 
  • Richard & Karla Chernick 
  • Ann Dobson & Reba Thomas 
  • Ehsan’s Patisserie 
  • Jennifer and William Fain
  • Wendy Garen 
  • Margaret Henry & Conway Collis 
  • John R. Hugens, Jr. 
  • Justice Earl Johnson (ret) & Barbara Johnson 
  • Cinty & Ray Kepner 
  • Wanda Killian & Mark Fuller 
  • Wendelyn Killian 
  • Dianne M Magee 
  • David Minning & Diane Wittenberg 
  • Andrea Ordin 
  • Manuel Pastor & Betsy Hamilton
  • Christopher Ringewald 
  • Gigi & Edward Safford 
  • Solidarity Consulting 
  • Carla Tomaso & Mary Hayden 
  • Barbara Wagner & Charles Palmer 
  • Susan Wheelwright & Charlie Bohlen