Millbrae Education Foundation
Gala Co-Chairs Extraordinaire: Jamie Wong and Ava Laurora (Meadows)
It's All in the Numbers
Fund the Future Proceeds: $103,000
Live auction: $10,600
Silent Auction: $32,000
Net Gala Income: $154,000
Current 2022 Annual Fund Percentage Reached: 79% for an estimated* total of $511,000
*This number may fluctuate slightly. The MEF is still receiving donations and calculating final expenses.
It is because of your support that the MEF Gala 2022 was a success.
It is through the generosity of our sponsors and donors, and the hard work of our volunteers that we are able to grant the Millbrae School District over $500,000 for school year 2022-2023. In 2020, we granted $459,000 and in 2021, we granted $402,000.
We have not received an official budget from the District but our grant allows us to continue funding Music, Physical Education, and Technology.
The MEF is extremely grateful for the support of our community in challenging times.
Thank you to our Gala Teams and our Community Partners ~ this event would not have happened without your passion, dedication, and countless volunteer hours.
Jamie Wong, Gala Co-Chair
Michelle Cheng, Marketing & Communications Lead
David Hom, Data & Technology Lead
Greg Ma, Graphics Design
Jessica Panoutsopoulos (plus Billy), Beverages Lead
Angela Hui, Decorations Lead
Dena Duthoy-Null, Volunteer Coordinator & Spring Valley Site Lead
Taryn Moy, Meadows Site Lead & Data
Naomi Funahashi, Lomita Park Site Lead
Vivian Chu, Dessert Lead
Brannon Beliso, Auctioneer
April Funiestas, Video
Amy Hsu, Beverages & Event Volunteer
Cherakah Cunnninghan, Auction
Dori Bailey, Event Volunteer
Jean Liu, Event Volunteer
Jennifer Robinson, Event Volunteer
Caryn Finn, Event Volunteer
Karen Bettucchi, Auction
Kathy Statton, Event Volunteer
Kim Beliso, Event Volunteer
Monica Wong, Auction
Phuong Kwan, Decorations & Event Volunteer
Scotti McGowan, Auction & Event Volunteer
Suji Chang, Data
Virginia Moon, Auction
Waitak Hsu, Event Volunteer
Yan Qiao, Data
Philip, Data
SPECIAL THANKS
UTAP Printing and Packaging
National Charities League - Skyline Chapter
Hiller Aviation Museum
Cheat A Little Catering
Arnold Mesa, Event Photographer
STUDENT SPEAKERS
Green Hills: Sophia L. (5th) and
Olivia C. (5th)
Meadows: Reese P. (5th) &
Keio P. (K)
Spring Valley: Kaley V. (2nd),
Mason Lee (3rd), Matthew N.
(4th), Kayla L. (4th), and
Mackenzie V. (4th)
Ava Laurora, Gala Co-Chair
Usha Ranji, Auction & Sponsorships Lead
Wendy Lee, Treasurer
Drew Generalao, Beverages Lead
Natalie Yang, Auction Lead & Event Volunteer
Michele Wen, Decorations Lead
Andrea Lee, Volunteer Coordinator, Spring Valley Site Lead & Gala Consultant
Jamie Casile, Green Hills Site Lead
Tiffany Tisen, Taylor Site Lead
Sandy Wang, Desserts
Jin Lee, Special Projects
Dawn Lee, Host
Ling Wang, School Site Lead
Anshu Mohllajee, Data & Technology
Gordon Hwee, Event Volunteer
Jen Pedroza, Event Volunteer
Jen Wu, Event Volunteer
Annette Navarro, Event Volunteer
Peggy Ortiz, Decorations
Karen Cheng, Auction
Kelly Yeh, Data & Auction
Laurel Arvantidis, Event Volunteer
Lorena Ortega, Beverages & Decorations
Raechelle Manansala, Auction
Samir Thadani, Beverages
Stephanie Lim, Auction & Event Volunteer
Terry Ou, Auction
Willian Tunick, Event Volunteer
Yinshan Yang, Event Volunteer
SPECIAL THANKS
CamEd
MCTV
Millbrae Leos
The Good Time Collective Band
The Millbrae School District
TAYLOR BAND
Teacher: Ms. Kayla Smith
6th graders: Theo G.,
Colin M., Lucy N., Ekaterina
R., and Hayley A.
7th graders: Sharissa O., Skylar C., Tiffany S.,
Matthew L., and Megan L.
Thank you to EVERYONE who donated an experience, an item, or provided a cash donation!
LIVE AUCTION
Brad and Dena Null
Davis Estates
Wayne & Leta Lee
Millbrae Education Foundation
Sephora
The Duckhorn Portfolio
The Lui Family
The Oakland A's
Wydown Hotel
Tiffany Tisen and Pat Lui
SILENT AUCTION
Rokk Research LLC through Voytovich Family and Friends
49ers
Affinage
Alex Freed (BeautyCounter Consultant)
All Fired Up
Andre Sibayan (Meadows Parent)
Anshu Mohllajee
April Yee, Life Coach
Ardis Henson
AYSO
Bacchus Wine and Spirits
Barre3
Barry's Bootcamp
BayWatch Restaurant
Benita Chu
Bob and Carole Rodinsky
Brian and Belinda Mah
Bronzini Dental Group
Nick Bronzini DDS
Bruliam Wines
Burst Oral Care
California Balsamic
Cam Ed
Camp Brainy Brunch
Camp Happy Hall
Caryn Hom
Chaplin's Sports Bistro
Classic Kids Photography
Cryoglow SF
Curiodyssey
Dermasolutions
Education Unlimited
Far West Fungi
Filoli
Fred Robinson Bey
Girl Scout Troop 61927
Golden Gate Theater
Grace Yoga
Grupology
Happy Hollow
Ice Oasis
ICEC After School
Jamie Casile
Jessica Panoutsopoulos
Joanne McWilliam
Karen Kim
Katie Gerhardt
Ken Hong College Consulting
Keta Bill
Kevin Mullin, CA Assemblymember
Kuk Sool Won
La Chien pet grooming
La Collina Restaurant
La Match Cafe
Lawrence Hall of Science
Legarza Sports
Leonardo's Italian Deli and Cafe
Linda and Paul Ruggiero
Linda Micallef, Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Millbrae
Linda Qian
Lisa Groover
Little Seashell Art Studio
Marvegos Fine Art School
Massage Envy Burlingame
Mia Bella
Millbrae Bible Church (CampToons)
Millbrae Community Television (MCTV)
Millbrae Rec
Nancy O and Family
Oakland Zoo
One Martial Arts
One10 North
Optica Optometry Millbrae
Orpheum Theater
Outschoool.com
Paige Benjamin
PaloAlto Players
Patti Miyakawa
Peckish Board
Peninsula Family YMCA
Pied Piper Players
Precision Body Shop & Detail Inc.
Premier Soccer Clinics & Camps
San Jose Earthquakes
Schumacher Photography
Amy Lauer/Sephora
SF Zoo
Six Flags
Hamilton Yu
RAFFLE ITEMS
Rachel Reed and Family
Wagyu Shop
Michele Wen
BEVERAGES
Stephanie Fung
Nyguet Yu
Chaplins
The Millbrae School District
Denis Fama
All our Community Members
SILENT AUCTION
Hamilton Yu
Taia Cheng
Tech Rocks
The Fitness Tech
The Right Approach to Education LLC
Vennu Studio
VIBO Music School
Vineyard Gate wine shoppe
Vivian Chu
West Coast Cafe
Winchester Mystery House
WonderBeez
Yes For Chess
Young Art
Yukari Kita Chamberlain
Green Hills Elementary School
Mr. Grassi
Mr. Takeuchi
Mrs. Althaus
Mrs. Baker
Mrs. Bradshaw
Mrs. Flowers
Mrs. Juul
Mrs. Navarro
Ms. Dees
Ms. Finocchiaro
Ms. Hickman
Ms. Hunter
Ms. Mahfouz
Ms. Sawczuk
Ms. Woodall
Lomita Park Elementary School
Mrs. Orlando
Meadows Elementary School
Mr. Lo
Mrs. Reed
Ms. Buitrago
Ms. Cody
Ms. Colombo
Ms. Grady
Ms. Green
Ms. Kelly
Ms. Martin
Ms. Montgomery
Ms. Pak
Ms. Pieraldi
Ms. Waslif
Spring Valley Elementary School
Mr. Edwards
Mr. Hwee
Mrs. Barbara Wong
Mrs. Dokos
Mrs. Finn
Mrs. Mandel
Mrs. Vogan
Mrs. Walsh
Mrs. Yang
Mrs. Yee
Ms. Graf
Ms. Lam
Ms. Mead
Ms. Raddavero
Ms. Ryan
Ms. Ryan
Ms. Wong
Taylor Middle School
Ms. Fiore
Mr. Imrey
Mr. Joyce
Mr. Lee
Mr. Pineda
Mr. Slauson
Mr. Yovino
Mrs. Lotti
Mrs. Nestor
Ms. Brenner
Ms. Fiske
Ms. Henry
Ms. Nestor
Ms. Record
Ms. Zlatunich
Thank you to all our Sponsors! Please see the most current listing here: MEF Sponsors 2022
Thank you to our wonderful 2021-2022 event chairs!
Chairs: Jamie Wong and Ava Laurora
AUCTION/SPONSORSHIPS
Chair: Usha Ranji
Organizer: Vivian Chu and Natalie Yang
Organizer: Anshu Mohllajee
Communications Lead: Michelle Cheng
Organizer: Anna Astretsova
Our Impact
MEF raises funds to help hire teachers and implement district-wide programming.
Because Millbrae is among the lowest-funded districts in San Mateo County, your contribution to MEF has a big impact!
Community Effort
The magic of MEF is based in community: teamwork between parents, community members, teachers and staff, and our other supporters from the larger Millbrae community has a big impact on Millbrae students! Interested in volunteering?
Donations Fund Programs
Your donations to MEF help fund district-wide programs to support our students and teachers.
Business Sponsors
MEF invites civic organizations and businesses to contribute to the future of all Millbrae students and help the community. Interested in sponsoring MEF?