Join us for a spectacular evening showcasing the Yerba Buena neighborhood’s best with exceptional food and drinks in this amazing venue with incredible views of the Gardens and City skyline. The program celebrates the future of the Gardens, its’ community and our 2017 honorees. Mix, mingle and experience a Taste of Yerba Buena with the area’s best restaurants, signature cocktails, wine and sweet and savory treats.
Proceeds from the Gala support the Alliance’s mission of neighborhood community building and promote the Yerba Buena Neighborhood recognized as a model across the country for its diversity and interweaving of uses.
The gala recognizes the important work and contributions of an individual and institution and this year we will added the Guardians of the Gardens Award. Please join the Yerba Buena Alliance in celebrating our 2017 Honorees.
We recognize the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District (YBCBD) for its commitment to improve the quality of life of the eclectic mosaic that is the Yerba Buena community and through the establishment of the Yerba Buena Conservancy that will insure the future of the dynamic Yerba Buena neighborhood. Their mission is to provide programs that foster a safer and more secure community, create a cleaner and greener neighborhood, and reinforce the viability of our economic base.
Senior Operations Manager of Recology Golden Gate, we honor him for helping to bring Yerba Buena to the forefront as one of the greenest neighborhoods in the world. As a Board Member of the Alliance John has been instrumental in helping all of our businesses and public areas meet and exceed our goal for conservation and awareness. And as a community advocate working with a variety of residential and business groups and non-profit organizations.
We recognize Southern Station of the SFPD for their true partnership and commitment to the future of the Yerba Buena community. Their dedication insures the continued growth of Yerba Buena by providing security, getting to know the community, creating an inviting and safe atmosphere and improving the quality of life for businesses, residents and visitors on a daily basis.
Rev. Roberto AndreySaint Patrick Church |
Toni KnorrGeneral Manager St. Regis San Francisco |
Supervisor London BreedPresident San Francisco Board of Supervisors |
Elton KwokCity Lead - SF Bay Area We Work |
The Honorable Willie L. BrownFormer Mayor |
Marily MondejarChair Commission on Community & Investment Infrastructure |
Joe D'AlessandroPresident & CEO San Francisco Travel |
Congresswoman Nancy PelosiHouse Democratic Leader United States Congress |
Belva DavisRetired Journalist |
Paige ScottManager Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center |
John ElbrlingPresident TODCO |
Lori StarrExecutive Director Contemporary Jewish Museum |
Messay GirmaFacility Manager Fifth & Mission Parking Garage |
Candace SueBoard President Yerba Buena Community Benefit Disctrict |
Linda HarrisonExecutive Director Museum of the African Diaspora |
Jack SylvanSenior Vice President of Development Forest City Enterprises |
Superviosr Jane KimDistrict 6 Supervisor San Francisco Board of Supervisors |
Carol M. Tang, Ph.D.Executive Director Children's Creativity Museum |
Andrew M. KlugerChair, Board of Trustees The Mexican Museum |
Matt WitteManaging Partner Marwit |
A sincere THANK YOU to our GALA SPONSORS for their support of the Gala and the Yerba Buena Alliance!
Sponsors are being updated daily, please check back for more information.
To sponsor the Alliance Gala please contact Virginia Grande at 415.541.0312 or Email