The 25th Annual Oceans of Opportunity

Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Hotel Maya, Long Beach

5:30 p.m. VIP Reception | 6:00 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction | 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program

Celebrating EXP’s 25th Anniversary! Join us as we recognize this amazing milestone, honor the dedication of our partners and volunteers, and celebrate the achievements of our students and alumni!

Join our early bird sponsors and secure your table for our 25th Anniversary celebration! Sponsorship opportunities are available now. For more information, contact Jessica Ureña, Director of Development at jessica@expfuture.org.

Honorary Committee

  • Assemblymember Mike Gipson

  • Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn

  • Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker

  • Gerald Fisher, SeaHorse Shipping

  • Amy Grat, Fulfillment Fund

  • Alan McCorkle, Yusen Terminals

  • Jim Preusch, ACTA (retired)

  • Kim Snyder, Prologis

Ad Hoc Committee

  • Arley Baker, Co-Chair, Port of Los Angeles (retired)

  • Dalia Palsson, Co-Chair, International Cargo Equipment, EXP alum

  • Neda Espesor, Live Nation

  • Michele Grubbs, PMSA

  • Victor Ibarra, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, EXP alum

  • Nancy Perez, Philips 66, EXP alum

  • Christine Pina, Port of Los Angeles, EXP alum

  • Ron Roberts Jr., Griffith Company

  • Ivy Stein, Community Leader


2025 Sponsors to Date

SAPPHIRE SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

 
 

BRONZE SPONSOR