Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration and celebration. 

The event is a tribute to Brother John Crowe, celebrating his life and honoring individuals who carry his legacy forward.

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Dinner & Silent and Live Auctions
Location: Taglyan Complex, 1201 Vine Street, Los Angeles

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EVENT EMCEE

Michaela Pereira

Michaela Pereira has been lucky enough to call Southern California home for over 20 years. Perhaps best known to Los Angeles viewers for her nearly decade-long role on the KTLA Morning News, Michaela's broadcast journey began north of the border in Canada.

She began her career in 1993 at CHEK-TV in Victoria, B.C. In 1998, she moved to California to join ZDTV (later TechTV), where she co-hosted Internet Tonight and later anchored several hours of tech news. After nine years on KTLA Morning News, Michaela moved to New York City to help launch CNN's morning show New Day. Following three years on the East Coast, California called her home again, and she returned to Los Angeles to anchor her own two-hour daily national show on HLN, CNN's sister network.

Michaela is deeply connected to her chosen home of Southern California. She enjoys weekend bike rides along The Strand, road trips for apple pie in Julian, and browsing local farmers' markets. Family is central to her life, and she often travels to British Columbia to reconnect with her loved ones. She was transracially adopted at three months of age, and her sisters are also adoptees. This lived experience fuels her commitment to supporting vulnerable youth. Michaela has served on the boards of several Southern California nonprofits, including the Long Beach Boys & Girls Club and Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services, and continues to advocate for organizations serving at-risk young people.

Her work has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Genii Award for Excellence in Broadcasting from the Alliance for Women in Media, the Hollywood Community Leadership Award from the Hollywood Police Activities League, and the Celebrity Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She is a proud member of the National Association of Black Journalists. Michaela is also the co-founder of Compassionate Media Collective, a nonprofit organization with a mission to create socially impactful stories that amplify and provide a platform for voices that often go unheard, elevate humanitarian work, and speak to the human spirit.

AUCTIONEER

Nick Di Nieri

Nick Di Nieri is one of the nation's premier Live Event Host, Virtual Event Host, and Benefit Auctioneer. He works with athletes from the NFL, MLB, and NBA. He also works with celebrities, schools and multiple private charitable organizations.

He prides himself on building authentic relationships with clients, connecting on a personal level. He is genuine, high energy, and a lot of fun to watch. Most importantly, Nick gets results. He takes live events to another level. When it comes to fundraising, he has set multiple revenue records for numerous organizations.

Nick's success is not only a result of what he does on stage, but rather how he treats people off of the stage. Nick has a beautiful wife named Tiffany, as well as two amazing sons Chaz and Enzo; whom they adopted in August of 2017 when he was 1 1/2 years old.

HONORING

John Lee

Councilmember John Lee is a lifelong public servant, the son of Korean immigrants, and a resident of Council District 12 for over 40 years. He has dedicated his career to the City of Los Angeles and was first elected to serve as Councilmember for the Twelfth District of Los Angeles in a Special Election in 2019. He was elected to his first full term in 2020 and was re-elected in 2024. John's priorities for Council District 12 and its residents are to increase public safety, support local businesses, deliver core city services and bring quality of life improvements to the community.

Councilmember Lee found his calling for public service at an early age when he first began volunteering for local non-profits while in middle school. After finishing school, John committed his life's work to giving back to the community that raised him. Through his work for over two decades in city government, he has gained an extensive understanding of the City's legislative and budget processes and day-to-day operations, giving him tremendous insight into what works and what doesn't at City Hall. During his time in office, Councilmember Lee has prioritized initiatives that support the city's first responders, utilized public-private partnerships to expand the reach of local organizations, and remains the Council's uniquely independent voice on a myriad of issues.

John currently serves as the chair of the Public Safety Committee, vice chair of the Government Operations Committee, and is a member of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee, the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, and the Ad Hoc Committee on Unarmed Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Community Services.

Councilmember Lee lives in Porter Ranch with his wife Sheila, their two children, Jayda and Jackson, and their rescue dog, Macky.

Terrance Turner

Terrance Turner arrived at Rancho San Antonio at the age of 17-a young man carrying the weight of trauma, disconnection, and loss. Estranged from his family and shaped by the violence he had witnessed, including the tragic shooting of a close friend, Terrance faced an uncertain future.

At Rancho San Antonio, Terrance found the support and encouragement he needed to rediscover his potential. With a natural passion for the culinary arts, he was empowered to pursue his dream of becoming a chef and began to build a path forward. He started with a job at a local dessert shop, where his dedication and leadership quickly earned him the role of Assistant Manager. Drawing on this experience, he soon secured a position as a chef's assistant at an upscale restaurant.

Terrance's talent, work ethic, and determination set him apart. Within a year, he rose to the position of chef-and continued to juggle multiple responsibilities, including part-time roles at both the dessert shop and Rancho's own kitchen. His culinary journey accelerated when he was promoted to head chef and invited to relocate to help open a new restaurant location in Texas.

Today, Terrance lives in Texas, where he continues to thrive professionally and personally. He has built a successful career as a chef-traveling the world to open restaurants and most recently training in Tokyo. He has also healed his relationship with his father, a testament to his growth and resilience.

Terrance Turner is a shining example of what is possible when a young person is given support, opportunity, and the space to believe in themselves. We are proud to honor him for his achievements, leadership, and the powerful story of transformation he represents.

Presenting Sponsor

Diamond Sponsors

Thank you to our ticket hosts!

Victor and Ellen Abbene

James Gibson

The Hemmens Family

Alan Holt / Ameriprise

Gary and Pat Hoover

Dr. Steven Iceland