December 3, 2025

Palate for Learning Gala

SLS Hotel Beverly Hills

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

About

TeachAAPI will be hosting our 4th annual Palate for Learning Gala on Wednesday, December 3rd at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. Join us from 6:00-10:00 PM to enjoy an evening of celebration and hands-on experiences with the innovative programming that we are bringing to students nationwide. We are honored to be joined by 4 honorees who have demonstrated their extraordinary commitment to sharing TeachAAPI’s mission to redefine American education and broaden the scope of understanding and compassion of our next generation.

Join us for a transformative evening celebrating TeachAAPI’s accomplishments and highlighting the crucial work that still lies ahead of us. We can’t wait to see you on December 3rd!

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Honorees

We are honored to have the opportunity to showcase the significant impact of the following individuals.

For supporting TeachAAPI’s mission in the classroom and beyond

Joel Sohn

Changemaker in Education

For advancing TeachAAPI’s vision of a complete education that celebrates identity, fosters belonging, and inspires fearless leadership.

Meera Ratnesar

Visionary Leadership Award

For amplifying TeachAAPI’s mission and inspiring the next generation of AAPI change makers, creators, and innovators.

Amy Liu

Community Impact Award

For partnering with TeachAAPI to invest in a future led by curious, creative, and courageous learners.

JINS Eyewear

Corporate Catalyst

Sponsorship Tiers

Our work is only possible through the generosity of donors like you.
Thank you for your meaningful support!

Leader

Sponsor TeachAAPI curriculum at a local public elementary school, directly impacting students with inclusive, identity-affirming education.

Donate $5,000

Champion

Sustain our vital operations and help scale our mission, ensuring continued programming across current partner schools.

Donate $10,000

Visionary

Power innovation through the creation of new educational modules that deepen cultural literacy in classrooms. This tier includes naming rights to an on-site cultural “Activation Station.”

Donate $25,000

Changemaker

Fuel our national expansion by launching TeachAAPI programming in 10 new schools across underserved communities. You’ll be recognized as our Presenting Sponsor with premier branding throughout the evening.

Donate $50,000

Why Should You Donate?

With your generous support, we will work tirelessly to ensure the equitable perception of being Asian in America. Through your partnership, our work will include:

Making strides towards equitable representation in classroom curriculum
Ensuring children hear the stories and experiences of our diverse community
Sharing anti-racism best practices and resources
Being a conduit to highlight, celebrate and learn from Asian American professionals who are experts in their fields and who have made significant contributions to America and the world

Contact sarah@teachaapi.org for more information.

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Food and Entertainment By

We’re excited to feature the chefs and entertainers making this event unforgettable.

Executive Chef Johnny Tran at Intercrew leads a talented team, crafting complex Californian cuisine dishes. Located in the heart of Koreatown, Los Angeles, you’ll find cultural traditions with innovative twists.

Chef Johnny

Executive Chef, Intercrew

Anna DeGuzman, hailed by GQ as a “master magician of the digital age” and The New York Times as one of the few women shaping magic’s future, is a leading figure in the world of ‘cardistry.’ At 25, she became the first female magician to reach the finale of America’s Got Talent (Season 18, 2023) and was named the first-ever official brand ambassador of Bicycle Playing Cards in 2024. Known for blending skill and playful banter, Anna has captivated celebrities and audiences worldwide, with over 725K TikTok followers and 57M video views. A proud Filipina-American, she’s performed on Australia’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, and more, and collaborated with brands like Coca Cola, Meta, T-Mobile, and L’Oréal Paris.

Anna DeGuzman

Entertainer

Michael Barnum is a Filipino-American singer-songwriter from Southern California, captivating a global audience with his Twitch livestreams (10.1K followers) and over 225,000 Spotify streams. Blending pop, RnB, and folk, he’s headlined at some of LA’s most iconic music venues like The Hotel Café, Bar Lubitsch, and The Mint. Sharing the stage with artists like JP Saxe and Sam Fischer, Michael has earned a reputation for his authentic storytelling and magnetic performances, both online and live.