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.
Check back in 2025 for event information!
Save the Date!
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Union Station in Washington, DC
More details to come!
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 Chair
- John Martinez, Maximus
Co-Chairs
- Nate Lesser, Children’s National Hospital
- Joe Schramm, Saviynt
Co-Founders
- Paul Innella, TDI
- Dave Trout, Secure IT
Leadership Committee
- Mike Baker, DXC
- Joanna Baltes, Exelon
- Andrew Blair, Blair Advisory
- Phil D’Angio, Delinea
- Rick Hannah, Presidio
- Paul Innella, TDI
- Jacy Kent
- John Loughner, Children's National Hospital Foundation
- Brian Morrison, General Dynamics Mission Systems and Mary-Leigh Morrison
- Rob Nichols, American Bankers Association
- 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
- Dave Trout, Secure IT
- Aaron Wajsgras, Nightwing
- Eric Wenger, Cisco
- 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, please contact Samantha Frankel (Senior Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships).
While 2025 sponsorships are not yet available, you may still make a difference by donating to Children's National Hospital.
Become a Sponsor
Please check back in for 2025 sponsorship opportunities. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Samantha Frankel (Senior Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships).
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
