White Hat Gala | Children’s National Hospital Foundation

This signature fundraiser, hosted by the cybersecurity community, brings together business leaders and local partners and friends to raise critical support for Children’s National Hospital.

Your support funds exceptional pediatric care and research that leads to new treatments and cures. U.S. News & World Report ranked Children’s National #5 in the nation and best in the Mid-Atlantic region for neonatology, cancer, neurology and neurosurgery.

More details to come!

Become a sponsor of White Hat Gala 2023 to support Children’s National!

Event Details

The White Hat Gala is the cybersecurity community’s signature event, supporting Children’s National Hospital. Since the gala’s inception in 2013, it has raised more than $3.7 million for hospital’s programs. Approximately 550 guests attended this inspirational evening of networking, dinner and entertainment.

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Leadership Committee

Speaker at podium Thank you to our White Hat Gala 2023 Leadership Committee for their dedication to children’s health and service to our community. If you would like to learn more about 2024 committee opportunities, please contact Melanie McCarty at mmccarty@childrensnational.org.

Gala Chair

John Martinez, Maximus

Co-Chairs

Nate Lesser, Children’s National Hospital

Joe Schramm, BigPanda

Committee

Addie Adeniji, U.S. House of Representatives
Andrew Blair, Blair Advisory
Christine David
Ray DeMeo
Jason DeVoe, Voya Financial
Jack Evans, CBRE
Rick Hannah, Presidio
Paul Innella, TDI
Brian Morrison, General Dynamics Mission Systems
Amy Mushahwar, Alston & Bird
Mohana Opesh, EY
Jayesh Panchal, UCLA
Mary-Leigh Phillips
Noelle St. Laurent, Cisco
David Trout, SecureIT
Aaron Wajsgras, RTX

Please check back for new additions to the White Hat Gala 2023 committee. If you would like to learn more about

committee opportunities, please contact Melanie McCarty at mmccarty@childrensnational.org.

Sponsor Benefits

There are many ways to support the White Hat Gala – the most impactful way is to sponsor the event. To learn more about 2024 opportunities and benefits, please contact Samantha Frankel at sfrankel@childrensnational.org.

While 2024 sponsorships are not yet available, you may still make a difference by donating to Children’s National Hospital.

Make a Donation

PREMIER SPONSOR | $150,000 [1 Opportunity Available]

DIAMOND SPONSOR | $75,000

BOND SPONSOR | $50,000

SKYFALL SPONSOR | $25,000

GOLDENEYE SPONSOR | $15,000

MOONRAKER SPONSOR | $10,000

QUANTUM SPONSOR | $5,000

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Become a sponsor

Please check back in for 2024 sponsorship opportunities. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Samantha Frankel at sfrankel@childrensnational.org.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our White Hat Gala 2023 sponsors.