Purchase Gala Tickets Here

Our annual spring event will take place at the UPMC Club at Acrisure Stadium, a stunning venue with an enviable view of the city on May 9, 2026. 

The event is our biggest single fundraiser of the year and we appreciate all of your support.

 We hope you are able to join us.  It is certain to be a great time for all.

GALA DETAILS

Location: Acrisure Stadium – UPMC Club, 100 Art Rooney Way, Pittsburgh PA 15212; Please enter Suite Entry B, adjacent to Gate B

Parking: Complimentary parking available in Gold Lot 1A Directly Across from Stadium

When: 4:00PM – 5:00PM (Cocktail Hour); 5:00PM – 7:30PM (Dinner & Program), May 9, 2026

What: Music, Dinner, Dessert & Drinks; Silent Auction; Honoree Ceremony; Student Performances

Attire: Black Tie Optional

Theme: A Celebration of New Beginnings

Open Bar: Beer, Wine and House Rocks and Highballs

Dinner Menu:

Hors D’oeuvres

— Crab Cakes
— Short Rib Tartlet
— Fruit Bearer
— Gourmet Cheese Board
Duo Dinner w/ Plated Salad:
— Mixed Greens Salad/Rolls & Butter
— Herb Marinated Chicken & Wild Caught Salmon
Desserts (3):
— Assorted Cookies
— Salted Caramel Beignets
— Chocolate Dipped Waffle Pops

Special Dietary Restrictions: Please e-mail Bill Schlachter with any special dietary restrictions you may have – Bill.Schlachter@gmail.com

2026 Gala Honorees

2026 Gala Partners

If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please reach out to any of the members of our Gala Committee:

Paulo Nzambi, CEO and Head of School pnzambi@imaniadmin.org

Dan LaVallee, Board Vice Chair lavalleed@upmc.edu

Bill Schlachter, Development Consultant bill.schlachter@gmail.com

Kimberly Bogesdorfer, Strategic Growth and Partnership Consultant bogey@theconsultbox.com 

Download Gala Partnership Pack: 2026 Imani Gala

Please also invite a friend :)

2025 Imani Gala Recap