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President's Leadership Reception

For the first time, Bishop Blanchet’s President’s Leadership Reception will take place at Fremont Studios, providing an elevated and memorable setting for this special milestone celebration.

President Tony DeSapio and the Board of Directors look forward to welcoming our generous supporters for an evening filled with gratitude, community, and excitement for Bishop Blanchet’s future as we honor fifteen years of bold leadership, extraordinary generosity, and lasting impact—and look ahead to an even brighter future.

PRESIDENT'S LEADERSHIP RECEPTION
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
6:00–8:30 p.m.
Fremont Studios
155 NE 35th Street
Seattle, WA 98103

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Fifteen Years of Leadership.

Fifteen Years
of Extraordinary
Support.

ONE Bold Vision
for Bishop Blanchet's Future.

Celebrating the Power of 15

This year marks a meaningful milestone for Bishop Blanchet: the 15th Annual President’s Leadership Reception and President Tony DeSapio’s fifteenth year of leadership.

Together, we’ll look back with gratitude on all we have accomplished and ahead with excitement to where we’re going. Our progress is a direct reflection of the extraordinary commitment and generosity of the Bishop Blanchet community—and this special evening is an opportunity to celebrate the important role you have played in moving our school forward.

IGNITING Bishop Blanchet’s Next Chapter

This year’s reception will also mark the launch of the community phase of the IGNITE Campaign—our most ambitious campaign to date.

During the evening, we will debut our new campaign video and share how IGNITE is already transforming our science labs, classrooms, and campus while enriching the experience of every student, faculty, and staff member.

With over $13 million already committed, we enter this final phase with incredible momentum and a clear path toward our goal.

The future is bright. Join us as we celebrate fifteen extraordinary years and IGNITE the next chapter of Bishop Blanchet’s legacy—together.

We hope you will join us for this important evening.

Additional Event Information

Attire & Transportation:

  • Festive cocktail attire
  • Carpooling or ride share strongly encouraged, valet parking limited

For questions, please contact:

Stephanie Gravenkemper
206.527.7735
sgravenkemper@bishopblanchet.org

Fremont Studios

fremont studios

Located at:
155 N. 35th St. Seattle, WA 98103

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Meet our Staff

Mary Williams Beard

Director of Development

Jessica Cunningham

Ignite Campaign Specialist

Teddy Gallaudet

Development Assistant and Database Specialist

Stephanie Gravenkemper

Assistant Director of Development Annual Giving

Ashley Langdon

Assistant Director of Development Events & Sponsorships Manager

Robert Lukevich

Assistant Director of Development Alumni Relations & Planned Giving