Join us for a night of glamour, inspiration, and impact at The Power of Play Ball on Tuesday, October 28th, at Tribeca Rooftop!
PowerPlay’s annual gala shines a spotlight on the bright futures of our program participants while honoring the extraordinary role models who inspire them every day. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, high-energy experience where you won’t just attend—you’ll immerse yourself in the very sports that empower our girls! Feel the impact firsthand as you engage with activities which transform lives, all while enjoying an unforgettable evening of connection, community, and celebration.
Don’t just attend—be part of the movement!
HONOREES
Each year, we proudly recognize trailblazers and organizations that champion equal access to sports for girls and women, empowering the next generation of female leaders. Stay tuned as we unveil this year’s esteemed honorees!
and Change Agent
and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist
Exclusive Sponsorships
Event Title Sponsor
Includes 30 event passes with premium seating
Power of Play
Experience Sponsor
Includes 20 event passes with premium seating
Sponsorships
Platinum
Includes 15 event passes with priority seating
Gold
Includes 12 event passes with priority seating
Silver
Includes 10 event passes with priority seating
Tickets
Powerful Duo
Includes 2 event passes with priority seating
Power of Play Ticket
Includes 1 event pass with reserved seating
Play Ball Ticket
Includes 1 event pass
Contribution
Can’t Attend?
Make a fully tax-deductible donation to support PowerPlay
PowerPlay serves one of the most vulnerable, at-risk populations in NYC:
1,300+
Youth
served annually
97%
Of Color
(primarily Black and Latinx)
5 - 18
Year Olds
from low-income
neighborhoods facing multiple
systemic barriers to success
5
Boroughs
of NYC offering PowerPlay
programming
30
Program Sites
Thank you to our sponsors
Power of Play
Experience Sponsor
Exclusive Sponsorship Available
Platinum Sponsor
Paula Markowitz
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
gold
Sponsorships Available
silver
NFL Foundation
bronze
The Aversano Family
Ronald Balter
Alexis King
Michelle & Dan Krueger
Ellen Markowitz & Lisa Jett
National Basketball Association
Power Players
Alvarez & Marsal
Anna Isaacson
New York Giants
Paul Oltean
JP Papaioannou
Vivian Santora
Santosh Sekur
Saul Ewing LLP
Ashley Williams
Dwight Yoo
ballers
Gail Bongiovanni
Barbara Doran
Victoria Fiorini
Pamela Jacob
Daniel Neff
Netter Foundation
Nan Smith
BettyAnn Sullivan
Sou Vilayvanh
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Blackout Fight Club
Metropolitan Golf Association
NY Sirens
Gala Host Committee
Honorary Members
Abigail Smith
NWSL Professional Soccer Player
Monica McNutt
Basketball Analyst
Committee members
Ronald Balter
Partner
Vecchione, Vecchione &
Cano, L.L.P
Ciara Blackston
Investor
PepsiCo Ventures Group
Chris DeBiase
Executive Vice President General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Allstate
Victoria Fiorini
Marketing Manager
Nexthink
Pamela Jacob
Senior Director
Government Affairs & Social Impact
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
Alexis King
Regional Manager
Customer Success
LinkedIn
Lawrence Miller
Principal
Pine Street Advisory
Ellen Markowitz
President
SuperStarters Coaching LLC
Fernanda Neves
Manager
Customer Success
LinkedIn
Kelly P. Sahner
Chief Commercial Officer
Trip Mate
Vivian Santora
Managing Director
Inclusive Diversity
Global Transaction Advisory Group
Alvarez & Marsal
Ashley Williams
Senior Vice President
Media Strategy
Spark Foundry
President & CEO
Nicole Mussenden
President & CEO
PowerPlay NYC
