Tickets are nearly sold out for this premier event led by three visionary champions of educational justice.
The Alliance for Education is thrilled to announce Dr. Constance Rice and Jon & Hon. Bobbe Bridge as the distinguished Gala Chairs for its highly anticipated 30th Anniversary Gala. Set for Saturday, April 26, this unforgettable evening will bring together civic leaders, advocates and community members in a shared commitment to educational justice and racial equity for all Seattle Public Schools students.
The milestone event spotlights Seattle Public Schools as the pearl of our community—a precious gem nurtured by generations of support, care and investment. Handpicked for their transformative leadership and dedication to education, Dr. Rice and the Bridges have played pivotal roles in advancing equity and opportunity for Seattle students. Their visionary work and unwavering advocacy embody the Alliance’s mission, making them the perfect honorees to lead this pearl anniversary celebration.
Dr. Constance Rice, a renowned education advocate and community leader, has dedicated her career to fostering equitable opportunities for students. She is currently a Board of Regents at the University of Washington and President of the Very Strategic Group. Dr. Rice has been a community leader since she arrived in Seattle at the age of 20, working alongside numerous community organizations and most notably at Casey Family Programs, Seattle Colleges and the University of Washington. Her work has always centered students furthest from educational justice.
The Bridges, lifelong supporters of education and youth empowerment, have been instrumental in championing initiatives that benefit public school students across the region. Jon is a proud Seattle Public Schools alum and founding member of the board of directors for the Alliance for Education, also serving twice as past chair. He currently serves as Chairman and Counsel Emeritus of Ben Bridge Jeweler, Inc. and as President of Seattle Rotary among many civic and civil rights boards. The Honorable Bobbe J. Bridge is the Founding President and CEO of the Center for Children & Youth Justice, Previously, she served on the State Supreme Court and on the King County Superior Court where she was Chief Juvenile Court Judge for three years. She has been a member of the boards of many nonprofit organizations including YouthCare and the YWCA, serving the community as a dedicated volunteer and philanthropist.
The Alliance for Education’s Pearl Gala is a premier fundraising event, featuring an elegant evening of dining, inspiring stories, and opportunities to make a direct impact on Seattle’s students. Proceeds will support vital programs at the Alliance like the Right Now Needs Fund and Seattle Teacher Residency – programs that invest in the brilliance of Seattle students and provide the resources they need to thrive.
Join us for a joyful evening to reflect on 30 years of convening, collaborating and investing on behalf of Seattle students and educators!
About the Alliance for Education
For 30 years, the Alliance for Education has worked in partnership with Seattle Public Schools to address crucial challenges facing Seattle students, families and educators. Our mission is to support excellence in education by advancing educational justice and racial equity for students in Seattle Public Schools. Our work is collaborative as we seek to address systemic inequities in public schools and create a more equitable and just education system that allows all Seattle students to thrive.