THE ANAYA TIPNIS FOUNDATION
ANNUAL GALA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 2022
6:30 PM - 9 PM
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM, NEEDHAM
EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE THROUGH SEPTEMPER 10
THE ANAYA TIPNIS FOUNDATION
ANNUAL GALA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 2022 | 6 PM - 9:30 PM
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM, NEEDHAM
EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE THROUGH SEPTEMPER 10
THE ANAYA TIPNIS FOUNDATION
ANNUAL GALA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 2022 | 6 PM - 9:30 PM
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM, NEEDHAM
EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10
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OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui is currently serving her third term on the Cambridge City Council, and second as Mayor of Cambridge. She immigrated to the United States from Karachi, Pakistan at the age of two, along with her parents and twin brother, and was raised in Cambridge affordable housing. Passionate about service and youth representation, she co-founded the Cambridge Youth Council, now in its 20th year. As Mayor, her priorities include increasing affordable housing, supporting local businesses, and improving Cambridge Public Schools.
As State Representative for the 37th Middlesex district, Danillo “Dan” Sena is the first Brazilian immigrant to be elected to a state legislature in America. Before his election, Dan served as Senator Jamie Eldridge’s District Director for 6 years, working to protect immigrant rights, ensure healthcare access, and make progress towards racial justice and climate justice. Now, Dan is continuing the fight on these issues and more in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In the House, Dan is a member of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus and the MA House Progressive Caucus.
THE PROGRAM
Dress Code: Evening Wear
- 6:30 PM Cocktail Hour
- 7:00 PM Dinner
- 7:30 PM Welcome Remarks
- 7:45 PM Opening Keynote
- 8:00 PM Scholar Spotlight
- 8:30 PM Closing Keynote
- 8:45 PM Auction Winners
- 8:50 PM Music & Networking
CELEBRATE, INSPIRE, RENEW
Following two years of physical isolation and virtual gathering, we are so excited to bring our community of supporters together, in person, to celebrate our scholars, inspire action in our community and renew our commitment to leveling the playing field in higher education.