25Gala

Join us for a night of celebration at the W!se 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala on October 9th at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. As we mark this remarkable milestone, we reflect on 25 years of pioneering work in financial literacy and college and career readiness, empowering over 1.5 million individuals to secure brighter futures. This event not only honors our past achievements but also looks ahead to a future of continued innovation and transformative change. Your support is vital as we strive to build a financially literate, college and career-ready nation. Save the date and purchase your tickets to be a part of this memorable evening.

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Inspirational Leadership Award

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo provides a diversified set of banking, investment, and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 34 on Fortune's 2024 rankings of America's largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Phyllis R. Perillo

W!se Founder, Board Member, President & CEO Emeritus

Phyllis R. Perillo is a visionary who has had a profound impact on education as a policy maker and change agent. She founded two national nonprofits, W!se and the National Academy Foundation, and the first HS of Economics & Finance. Perillo, a trailblazer in financial, college and career education, also developed innovative programs including, Financial Literacy Certification, Quality of Life INNOVATIONS, MoneyW!se, the W!se Institute, Euro Challenge, and the Academy of Finance. She shaped the landscape of education and improved the lives of millions of young people.

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR BENEFIT COMMITTEE

Benefit Committee Co-Chairs

Victor Mitchell and Kathleen Riorda

Benefit Committee Members

Paul Allen, Kelly Gaur, Lori Gordon, Carole Hart, Danielle Jarnot, Stacey Jerrold, Taran Krishnan, Sheila McKinney, Chris Moynihan, James Norman, Catherine Rinaldo, Brian Scios, Samantha Spina, Lilai Teckie

ABOUT W!SE

Working in Support of Education (W!se) proudly celebrates its 25th Anniversary, marking a quarter-century of impact and innovation. As pioneers in groundbreaking and award-winning college, career readiness and financial literacy programs for the underserved, we have inspired change and shaped the futures of more than 1.5 million young people and vulnerable adults nationwide. Our success is made possible by our dedicated Board and Associate Board, exceptional staff, and a remarkable network of sponsors, donors, partners, educators, and volunteers.