Project Blackbird Benefit Gala
Friday, May 2, 2025
The Watergate Hotel | Washington, DC

#ShedShame around mental health

Join us for this inaugural Event

Mental Wellness program supported by our partners NAMI, Maybelline, and Talkspace
Gala Sponsors & Strategic Partners

You are invited to the inaugural fundraising gala for PROJECT BLACKBIRD, held on May 2, 2025, at the historic Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Support raised from the gala will continue the essential work of PROJECT BLACKBIRD by allowing us to double our annual impact in 2025 and beyond to connect 20,000 with our message. Additionally, the gala directly supports our new initiative to fund free therapy for 700 university and high school students through an exclusive partnership with Talkspace.

The gala will feature live performances from top artists, desserts from a celebrity chef, creative activations from our generous partners, and over 300 supporters of PROJECT BLACKBIRD’s mission. As the organization joins mental health advocacy and the entertainment industry, we look forward to including policy-maker attendees and influencer friends of the cause, including acting powerhouses from The Pascal Family, music legend AB Quintanilla III, and top model Meredith Mickelson.

About Our Inaugural Benefit Gala

Project Blackbird Gala Flyer

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Your sponsorship will amplify our mission and demonstrate your leadership in supporting critical conversations about mental wellness.

All sponsor levels receive the following:

Recognition in pre-event marketing and on-site event materials
Event website logo placement
Additional opportunities include sponsorship of specific event features and increased visibility based on commitment level.

Your sponsorship will directly fund PROJECT BLACKBIRD’s initiatives, empowering us to continue fostering dialogue, providing free therapy and other resources, and driving meaningful change nationwide. Together, we can dismantle barriers and uplift voices that deserve to be heard.

For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact alexandra@projectblackbirdinc.org.

Advertise at the gala!

Show your support for youth mental health while promoting your business! Purchase an ad in the Project Blackbird Benefit Gala program book and gain exposure to an audience of corporate leaders, policymakers, and philanthropists—all while helping fund free therapy for students in need.

Project Blackbird Team
&
Gala Committee

Board of Directors and Advisors

  • Alexandra Miles, Founder
  • Krystofer Maison, Board Advisor
  • Newton Howard, Board Advisor
  • Amanda Koplin, Board Member
  • Brian D. Bankes, Board Member
  • Kendra Williams, Partner, Board Member
  • Paula Edwards-Gayfield, Moderator, Board Member
  • Ryan Walton, Board Member
  • Stephanie Buerkel, Board Member

Gala Committee

  • Craig Mason, Co-Founder + CEO, Raise Health
  • Gabrielle Katz, Practice Owner, Coastal Collaborative Care LLC
  • Sam Peterson, Regional Resource Director, Caron Transformational Care
  • Makayla Ruiz, Social Media Manager, Sage Social
  • Melissa Martinez, Marketing
  • Rona Wang, Marketing
  • Kojenwa Moitt, CEO, Zebra Public Relations LLC
  • Lauryn Garza, Executive Assistant, Zebra Public Relations LLC
  • Tania Kasongo, CEO, Yowa Events