2026 Gala Sponsors and Partners

Your presence, support, and generosity made our event both memorable and successful. Your gifts directly support our students, helping them overcome barriers and pursue their educational journeys at Saddleback. We are deeply grateful for your passion, partnership, and dedication to our mission as we work together to positively impact the lives of our students.

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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Valedictorian

  • Anthony  and Carie Ferry

Salutatorian

  • FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. - Javad and Zohreh Mokhbery

Graduate

  • Advantech

Scholar

  • Cordoba Corporation
  • Saddleback College VETS
  • Spectrum

Cardinal & Gold

  • 19six Architects
  • Dr. Mitchell Haeri
  • Graystone Consulting
  • Irvine Valley College
  • P2S, Inc.
  • Saddleback College Division of Kinesiology and Athletics
  • Saddleback College Emeritus Institute
  • Saddleback College President's Office
  • Saddleback College School of STEM - Art Nitta

Bobcat

  • Ascend Tools - Mahboob Akhter
  • Jim and Dot Leach
  • McDougal Boehmer Foley Lyon Mitchell & Erickson
  • Orange County Department of Education
  • SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
  • The Goddard School
  • The Solis Group

Champagne Welcome Sponsor

  • Chris and Kaye  McDonald

Photo Wall Sponsor

  • EPD Solutions, Inc.

Video Sponsor

  • GradComm

Volunteer Meals

  • Ann-Marie and Steve Gabel

Gala After-Party Sponsor

  • Rainbow Sandals

Welcome Reception Sponsors

  • Seabreeze Management Company- Isaiah Henry
  • Patterson Automotive Group

Thank You to Our Generous Partners

  • Cara Davidoff
  • Dr. Karima Feldhus
  • Dr. Mitchell Haeri
  • Katherine Hamel
  • Icon West, Inc.
  • Trustee Carolyn Inmon
  • Keenan
  • William McGuire
  • Trustee Marcia Milchiker
  • Calvin Nelson
  • Veronica Obermeyer
  • SEHI Computer Products, Inc.
  • Dr. Cindy Vyskocil

Previous Gala Photos

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