WELCOME TO UPAYA’S ANNUAL GALA ‘25
This year Upaya’s gala is set to be an unforgettable evening of inspiration, impact, and celebration. It will bring together our growing community of Upaya supporters. With thoughtfully curated dinner and exciting auctions featuring exclusive products from our partner companies, it is going to be a night of connection, purpose, and opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jabir Karat is the founder of Green Worms—a groundbreaking waste management initiative that is addressing India's massive waste crisis while also uplifting marginalized communities. Discover how Green Worms is transforming lives at this year’s gala, and how your support plays a vital role in driving this positive change through Upaya.
EVENT DETAILS
WHERE:
Bellevue Club, 11200 SE 6h St, Bellevue, WA 98004
WHEN:
Friday | March 7, 2025
6:00 PM to 11:30 PM PDT
TICKETS:
Single Person Cost:
Standard Ticket: $150
10-People Table Cost:
Standard Ticket: $1500
OUR SPONSORS
OUR IN-KIND SPONSORS
AdventureTripr
Amruta Joshi
Bellevue Club
Canlis
dosa by DOSA
Erin Purcell & Peter Zatloukal
Harish Thekethil & Chitra Gopalakrishnan
Kalpna Bentler
Karishma Kiri
Mac & Jack's Brewery
Museum of Pop Culture
Omid Roustaei
Rob Roy
Seattle Symphony
TopGolf
Transcend
Vasundhra Raje
Vinaya Rao
OUR GALA COMMITTEE
Yashodhra Painumkal (Chair)
Amruta Joshi
Devika Vyas
Kate Cochran
Kiran Dhanoa
Sabina Jain
Sharmila P Rathinam
Shefali Chalana
Sunita Sondur
TALENT
DJ Kazan
Fred Granados (Auctioneer)
Jayant Bhopatkar (Tabla Player)
Sampada Bhalerao (Sitar Player)
Steffany Whitmore (IronThorne Photography)
VOLUNTEERS
Aarya Somanna
Aditi Somani
Aishwarya Ashwini Kumar
Alyna Roshan
Ami Chalana
Reya Velamoor
Rhea Somanna
Meesha Velamoor
Titu Prabhu
If you have any queries, please contact our Director of Philanthropy, Devashish Taknet.