Thank You for Joining Us at the
2026 Summer Search New York Gala
Thanks to our incredible community, the Summer Search New York Gala was a night of inspiration, connection, and impact. Together, we raised more than $950,000 to support NYC students through professional mentoring, summer experience trips, and long-term support.
Watch the Summer Search New York Gala video below!
Event Speakers
- Keynote: Jason Rosario, Founder & CEO, The Lives of Men
- Student Voice: Alexa De Leon, High School Participant
- Alumni Speaker: Samantha Pimentel, Summer Search NYC Staff Member & Alumna, Class of '11
- Closing Remarks: Saad Siddiqui, NYC Board Chair
Host Committee
- Regina Flores Mir, Chair
- Samir Arora
- Hilary Lindemann
- Maria Jose Padilla
- Graves Tompkins
- Jenny Tu
Still Want to Give?
Make a gift to support Summer Search NYC or contact Amanda Moretz at amoretz@summersearch.org.
Join Us in 2027
Save the date for the 2027 Summer Search New York Gala on March 2, 2027. Learn more and get updates.
Thank you for standing with our students.
Our 2026 Keynote Speaker
Jason Rosario
Founder & CEO, The Lives of Men
Former Chief Impact & Inclusion Officer, BBDO Worldwide
Jason Rosario is a visionary cultural strategist, award-winning executive, and impact-driven leader shaping the national dialogue on masculinity, identity, and belonging. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of media, marketing, and business, Jason brings a multi-hyphenate perspective to storytelling, strategy, and systems change.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
Explorer Sponsor
Adventurer Sponsor
Questions?
For any questions, please reach out to Summer Search staff: