Seeds of Hope

Join us as we celebrate NAMI-NYC Metro and those who are helping us Build Better Lives on Wednesday, October 10th at the Met West, 6:00-10:00 PM.

Tickets/Tables are now available for The Seeds of Hope Annual Awards Gala

Gala Highlights

Cocktail Reception | Silent Auction | Seated Dinner | Awards Presentation | Live Music

Business/Cocktail Attire

Hosted by Andy Adler

Sports Director and Anchor for PIX11 News. She is also the host of "One on One with Andy Adler" appearing bi-weekly on SportsIllustrated.com and the pre-game shows for the Giants, Yankees, and Jets on PIX11 News.

Honoring

Goldman Sachs and Laura Young

Corporate Leadership Award

NAMI-NYC applauds Goldman Sachs for building an inclusive environment that addresses the importance of resilience and wellness in the workplace. Their efforts are leading the way in mental health awareness, promoting positive well-being, and reducing stigma.

Healthfirst and Dr. Ian Shaffer

Innovation in Service Delivery Award

NAMI-NYC is pleased to recognize Dr. Shaffer and Healthfirst for their leadership, vision, and commitment to meeting the needs of families and individuals living with mental health issues.

Barbara Ricci

Mental Health Visionary Award

As former Board President of NAMI-NYC, Ms. Ricci led efforts to connect government and business with NAMI-NYC. Her leadership on a series of CEO and workplace mental health summits helped employers create the tools and resources their employees and families need to support of mental wellness.

Board of Directors

Nathan Romano, President | David Shapiro, Vice President | Andrew Monshaw, Treasurer | Michele Allison, Secretary

Jeffrey Borenstein | Chad DeMartini | John DeNatale | Kunaal Kanagal | Alison Kaplan | Patricia Lawler Kenet | Cornelia Kiley | Colleen Lauria | Linda Lee | Howard Lenn | Eric Leventhal | Jay Neugeboren | Katherine Ponte | Timothy B. Price | Raymond Schwartz | Mark F. St. George | Drew Train

Matt Kudish, Executive Director

Host Committee Information

Mädchen Amick | Nigel Barker | Torrey DeVitto | Cat Greenleaf | Darryl DMC McDaniels | Imani McGee-Stafford

Dinner Committee

Kelly Clarke | David Delahunt | Kelsie DeFrancia | Maryclaire Grace | Edythe Hughes | Kapil Kanagal | Cara Mikkelsen | Hudi Miller | Ashley Paston | Joshua Romano | Sophy Wu

Seeds of Hope Gala Supporters include:

Champion:

Goldman Sachs

Partner:

The DeMartini Family | Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation | Healthfirst

Platinum:

Jeffrey Schoenfeld

Gold:

Beacon Health Options | CBS Corporation | HBO | Life is Priceless Foundation | Nathan Romano | Andy & Susan Monshaw

Silver Corporate Members:

Empire BlueCross BlueShield | Maimonides Medical Center | UnitedHealthcare

For sponsorship opportunities and sales, please contact Sarah Sheahan:

[email protected] or 212.684.3365 x2017

All proceeds benefit NAMI-NYC Metro's no-cost support and education programming for individuals and families.