Event Agenda

5:30 PM - Doors and Silent Auction Open

7:00 PM - Dinner Service Begins and Awards

8:45 PM - Auction Ends

If you cannot join us this year, please consider supporting us by making a donation here.

 2019 Dream Awardees Judy Yu & Mary's Place

Judy Yu

The Individual Dream Award goes to Judy Yu, a community leader who chaired our first auction 19 years ago and over the years has selflessly supported our work with her time and advocacy, always making sure that children have what they need to succeed.

The Organization Dream Award goes to Mary's Place, an inclusive shelter and service organization that support women, children and families on their journey out of homelessness, many of our Early Head Start families come from Mary's Place and we refer many families who need that stability to them.

Denise Louie Education Center could not exist without the important support and partnership from our community. The Dream Award was established for the purpose of recognizing the outstanding work of individuals and organizations whose strong commitment to children has resulted in (1) increased access to early education and stability for children and families and (2) increased resources that allow Denise Louie to serve and expand its programmatic goals.

It is because of champions like these that we are able to close the opportunity gap and serve over 600 children annually. Please join me for an evening of celebration, dining, bidding and most importantly, supporting a mission that has been proven to change the trajectory of children's and families' lives for the better.

Meet Our Keynote Speaker!

Mona Locke

Mona Locke serves as Chief Communications Officer for Swedish, the region’s largest health care provider.  She is responsible for the non-profit’s public relations, as well as planning, directing and executing communications initiatives that reflect Swedish’s commitment to safe and                                  quality care, and diversity and inclusion.                                                                                           

Locke originally moved to Seattle to work as a reporter for NBC affiliate KING5-TV.  She was one of the first Asian American reporters in the market, but eventually left a career in the media to enter the world of politics. The Emmy-nominated, award-winning journalist served eight years as the first lady of Washington State, during which she co-chaired the Governor’s Commission on Early Learning and launched the Foundation for Early Learning, a non-profit organization, with Melinda Gates.

More recently, Mona lived in China and worked for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. As a diplomat, she led initiatives in education, mentorship and women’s issues and hosted an online live-audience talk show tackling the bilateral issues facing both countries. She believes in the strength of families, communities and empowering women. 

Locke currently serves on the boards of Seattle Children’s Hospital, The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Seattle’s Lakeside School. 

Meet Our Auction Emcee!

Jade Della, DLEC Alumnae

Born in Seattle and raised in Olympia, Jade attended Denise Louie from 1991-92. She has enjoyed a career in the cosmetic industry for the past 12 years, finding success in beauty education with the global prestige retailer Sephora. Jade is honored and enthusiastic to support her very first alma mater!