Hope Rising: May 15, 2024

Join Us!

The Hope Rising Spring Gala will be a joyful evening to celebrate our brilliant students and listen to their stories. As we continue to push our mission forward and reach new heights with our ambitious Ready to Rise comprehensive campaign, you will be inspired by the impact and limitless possibilities Esperanza is creating. 

Our May 15 Gala takes place at The State Room in Boston. This luxurious space perched atop an iconic skyscraper in the heart of Boston will be the backdrop for a beautiful evening filled with good food, great company, and an uplifting program. 

Esperanza will celebrate 17 years of of supporting each student to embrace their brilliance and achieve their dreams. 

Join us for an evening to remember:

  • Dinner and Cocktails

  • Student Art Auction

  • Storytelling and Joy

  • Music and Laughter

  • Connection

Wednesday, May 15th, 6:00 - 9:30PM
The State Room
60 State Street, 33rd Floor
Boston, MA 02109

Introducing our Keynote Speaker

Wanda M. Holland Greene is the Head of School at The Hamlin School in San Francisco, a mission-driven institution dedicated to best practices and innovation in the education of girls and young women. She is nationally recognized and respected as an experienced leader in education with a passionate voice and powerful presence that inspires communities to achieve equity and excellence for all children.

Prior to Holland Greene’s tenure at Hamlin, which began in 2008, she served for eleven years as a senior administrator at The Park School in Brookline, MA. She began her career in education in New York City at The Columbia Greenhouse Nursery School and continued thereafter at The Chapin School, where she was a teacher and the school’s first Director of Student Life.

At present, Holland-Greene is a Vice-Chair of the Columbia University Board of Trustees, a member of the Board of Regents for Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland, a Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow at The Aspen Institute, and a former trustee of Head-Royce School, Concord Academy, The Chapin School, and Lick-Wilmerding High School.

Our Hope Rising Spring Gala recognizes individual champions, business leaders, and community partners who make our work possible. As a tuition-free school, 100% of the proceeds from the event directly support our commitment to creating a resource-rich, inclusive, student-centered, independent middle school for Lawrence girls.