The Beauty of Spring Awaits You.

Here's Your Ticket.

"I was the first person to buy a ticket this year. I wouldn't miss it." Isabella, DCIS alumnus

"I got invited as a guest and learned about DCIS schools. Who knew? They teach 6

languages! What a local gem - and a worthy cause. It was a great evening." James, 2023 guest

"This event was fun and filled with surprising moments. Students need to get a global perspective to help guide our future. I am happy to support this effort." Shirley, 2023 attendee

"The best fundraiser I sponsored last year. Good food and a good crowd. I was happy

to be a part of it and get visibility with this community." Jeff, 2023 sponsor

Please join us for our annual Gala as we celebrate the beauty of JAPAN.

We'll reflect on remarkable Japanese history and the tight connection to Denver and Colorado, and hear revealing student voices and experiences.

What could be more springlike, hopeful, and relevant than smelling cherry blossoms, viewing exquisite bonsai, and learning about the Amache Remembrance Rose? Join us.

Individual Tickets: $160 (includes parking fee)

Table of 10: $1500 (includes parking fee for 10)

Awards (to be announced in April)

Melanie Grant Global Leadership Award

Dennis Gallagher Community Legend Award

Eugene Levin Alumni Award

Nina McGibney Young Alumni Award

FLASHBACK: Our honored 2023 Gala Award Recipients:

Micaela Garcia de Benavidez & Tony Garcia, Su Teatro Cultural & Performing Arts Center (Dennis Gallagher Community Legend Award)

Bobby LeFebre, Colorado Poet Laureate, award-winning writer, performer, and cultural worker (Melanie Grant Global Leadership Award)

Anita Springsteen, Family Law Attorney, CIS, class of 1988 (Eugene Levin Alumni Award)

Arturo Vazquez, Immigration Attorney DCIS, Class of 2003, Nina McGibney Young Alumni Award

The sold out 2023 Gala event.

The DCIS Foundation's mission is to raise money for K-12 Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS) schools to increase frequency and equity for student intercultural education and integrated travel experiences. We have been helping create global citizens since 1997.

Board of Directors:

Matt Harrison, President

Gianina Horton, VP/Secretary

Robert Bresnahan, Treasurer

Brady Efting

Dana Novara

Erin Sorce

Dave Smith

Julia Spratt

Lisa Tadiri

Matt Weimer

Stacy Yauk

Council of Advisors:

Sally Bishop

Christine Ekman

Claudia Morlan

Mario Romero

Alumni Leadership Council:

Piper Backburn

Isabella Berggren

Alba-Leea Campos-Castro

Eduardo Chavez

Mackenzie Christman

Ca’la Connors

Eliza Cummings

Emily Frazer-Abel

Malia Josephine

Davina James

Rebecca Lipman

Justice Miles

Brooke Porter

Freya Quist

Balfe Reynoso

Jack Virnich

Sam Wands

Ex-Officio Board (Active):

Dan Lutz, Ph.D., Founder, and Sr. Advisor

Melanie Grant, Founder, and Sr. Advisor

Cara Goman, Past Board President/Advisor

Nina McGibney, Advisor

In Memory & Honor - Board Member:

Dennis Gallagher

Executive Director:

Theresa Meier Conley, Ph.D.