Annual Gala 2025

We’re excited to announce that our Annual Gala will be taking place on May 20, 2025. Dress for this event is relaxed, elevated business casual. Buy your Gala tickets now or become a sponsor to support the work of Discovering Justice.

Becoming a Sponsor

Each year, Discovering Justice aims to raise more than $400,000 at our spring gala. These funds will provide thousands of students across Massachusetts with access to enriching civics programs that emphasize critical thinking, compassion, and self-discernment, to encourage students to be bold leaders and agents for change in their communities.

The success of our gala each year wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. We are offering a number of sponsorship packages with varying benefits. For a breakdown of those benefits by sponsorship level, and for more information about how Gala sponsorship supports our programs and students, you view the 2025 Sponsorship Form above.

If you’re interested in showcasing your organization at the next Discovering Justice Gala through sponsorship, please contact Senior Development Manager Bianca Lora at blora@discoveringjustice.org.

 Thank you for your support!

2025 Gala Sponsorship Form

Past Champions of Justice

The Discovering Justice Champion of Justice Award is presented each year to a leader who exemplifies the values we seek to instill in our students and serves as a role model for the next generation of civic leaders. Celebrated at our annual Discovering Justice Gala, past honorees have included Former MA Governor Charlie Baker, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Conan Harris, Dr. Joshua Boger, the New England Innocence Project, and Attorney General Maura Healey. 

Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan has spent nearly her entire 20+ year career dedicated to providing students with access to high-quality education experiences that lead to strong academic outcomes. She brings extensive and diverse experiences as a teacher, school administrator, funder, and nonprofit professional. Rana is committed to Discovering Justice’s mission to enable students to become well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and desire to build and sustain an equitable democracy.

Prior to Discovering Justice, Rana spent seven years at Boston Schools Fund, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer. She co-led the development of the organization’s second fund, and ensured its operationalization across the organization. Previously, Rana played pivotal roles at organizations such as Salsify, Phoenix Charter Academy, The Achievement Network, and Roxbury Prep Charter School. Rana graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Psychology. She earned her Master’s in Education Policy & Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Mehana Koch

Bianca Lora