Annual Report 2012-13 | Page 38

40th Anniversary Gala: Sonia Gutierrez, 40 Years of Service As 2012 marked the 40th anniversary of President and Founder, Sonia Gutierrez’s service to the immigrant community through the School, the Carlos Rosario School community hosted a gala in her honor. The gala highlighted the impact of Ms. Gutierrez’s work and featured stories from alumni whose lives have been transformed by the School and her vision. Attendees included community leaders in the sectors of adult education, immigration, and politics; school community members, and alumni. This fundraising event kicked off a year-long campaign led by the Carlos Rosario Educational Foundation and, which has to date raised over $750,000. 39