Save the Date!
10th Anniversary White Hat Gala
Thursday, November 13, 2025
A gala to celebrate the future of children's health
What
Why
Where
How
Event Details
The White Hat Gala, hosted by experts in cybersecurity, technology and AI, supports Children’s National Hospital. This signature event unites innovators and philanthropists to advance pediatric healthcare. It also attracts leaders from finance, legal and federal government sectors. The event has raised more than $5.3 million for Children’s National patients and families since 2013.
Save the Date!
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Union Station in Washington, DC
| 6:30 p.m. | Networking Reception with Cocktails and Hors d’Oeuvres |
| 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Dinner and Program with Keynote Speaker |
| 9:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
Dessert Reception with Networking and Live Entertainment |
Committee
Thank you White Hat Gala 2024 Leadership Committee for your dedication to children’s health and service to our community. To learn more about 2025 committee opportunities, please contact Megan Harbold.
Gala Chairs
- John Martinez, Maximus
- Paul Innella, TDI (Co-Founder)
- Dave Trout, Secure IT (Co-Founder)
Co-Chairs
- Eric Wenger, Cisco
- Nate Lesser, Children’s National Hospital
- Joe Schramm, Saviynt
Leadership Committee
- Joanna Baltes, IBM
- Katie Baxter, Booz Allen Hamilton
- Andrew Blair, Blair Advisory
- Phil D’Angio, Delinea
- Christine David
- Matt Earley, 38 North
- Rick Hannah, Presidio
- Jacy Kent
- John Loughner, Children's National Hospital Foundation
- Mike Manzo, General Dynamics
- Jaime Martinez, NutritionCPR
- Brian Morrison, BlueHalo and Mary-Leigh Morrison
- Rob Nichols, American Bankers Association
- Natalia Nunno, Verizon
- Mohana Opesh, EY
- Jayesh Panchal, Mckinley Chase LLC
- Monica Patel, Children's National Hospital
- Sunita Patel, Micron
- Tim Sandage, AWS
- Mark Schamel, Venable
- Chad Sweet, The Chertoff Group
- Max Timko, Cisco - Potomac Select
- Aaron Wajsgras, RTX
- Jen Zucker, Greenberg Traurig
Sponsor Opportunties
There are many ways to support the White Hat Gala – the most impactful way is to sponsor the event. To learn more about 2025 opportunities and benefits, secure your table(s) or to discuss customization, please contact Samantha Frankel (Senior Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships).
White Hat Gala sponsorships provide critical support that enables Children’s National to provide every patient with exceptional care. Contributions fuel innovation and the discovery of new treatments, cures and technologies designed specifically for children. As a Sponsor, you will:
- Gain exposure to more than 700 regional business leaders, philanthropists, government officials and world-class physicians
- Support and partner with one of the nation’s top hospitals and the highest-ranked pediatric hospital in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. This distinction will provide value and recognition for your company, employees and customers
- Elevate your organization’s visibility through our recognition benefits
- Become a major player in supporting healthy futures for children locally and globally
007 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPONSOR | $100,000
BOND SPONSOR | $50,000
SKYFALL SPONSOR | $25,000
GOLDENEYE SPONSOR | $15,000
QUANTUM SPONSOR | $7,500
Become a Sponsor
Purchase your sponsorship level and make your payment online using the link below.
Purchase Tickets
To attend the White Hat Gala as an individual, purchase your ticket (limit of 4) online by clicking the link below.
Make a Donation
Your support funds exceptional pediatric care and research that leads to new treatments and cures. U.S. News & World Report again ranked Children’s National among the best hospitals in the nation.
Our 2024 Sponsors
Thank you to our White Hat Gala 2024 Sponsors*!
*as of Thursday, November 14, 2024
