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Angie M. Gates, '92 & '01
President and CEO
Events DC
Angie is currently the president and CEO of Events DC, the official convention and sports authority of Washington, D.C. Under Gates’ leadership, Events DC has created a number of events that contribute to the city’s economy and quality of life, including Met Fest, which is the district’s largest gaming festival, and Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival, a showcase of comedians of color that was named one of USA Today’s top 10 new festivals of 2023.
Gates previously served in the administration of Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser as the director of the Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music and Entertainment. She also held roles in the Bowser administration as traveling chief of staff, director of operations for the mayor’s transition team, and director of inauguration. Gates was executive producer of Mayor Bowser’s inaugural celebrations in 2019 and 2022. In 2006, Gates became the first African American general manager of the iconic Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. She began her career as a film specialist for the New Orleans Film Commission.
Gates is the recipient of numerous awards and is a two-time Emmy Award winner. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications in 1992 and a master’s in arts administration in 2001, both from the University of New Orleans.
Kheri D. Billy, '06
CEO
Reconcile New Orleans, Inc.
Kheri is the CEO of Reconcile New Orleans, Inc., a nonprofit that supports young adults as they transform their lives by encouraging personal growth, providing workforce development and training, and equipping them with tools to achieve their potential. Café Reconcile is the organization’s well-known restaurant in the Central City neighborhood that prepares young adults for careers in the hospitality industry.
Before becoming CEO, Billy served as chief financial officer of Reconcile New Orleans for four years. She previously worked for other nonprofits including Second Harvest Food Bank, DePaul Community Center and De La Salle High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from UNO in 2006.
More than 80,000 strong, Privateer alumni are leaders in their fields in the New Orleans region and around the world, thanks in part to the high-quality, real-world education UNO has made accessible for decades. The University of New Orleans Alumni Association (UNOAA) is the vehicle through which alumni can stay informed, connected and engaged with UNO.
UNOAA seeks to support student success, build positive UNO awareness, engage former students and increase participation and engagement through meaningful programming.
Your donations support the bottom line of the UNO Alumni Association. Every sponsorship allows us to donate more funds to our Alumni Student Scholarship Fund.
Each year, any net revenue collected through sponsorships and savings realized on budgeted expenses are donated to the UNO Alumni Student Scholarship Fund which helps fund a UNO education for students in financial need.
We try to minimize the fees we charge for alumni to attend events, and sponsorships help make up the difference in the cost of our events and help us give more back each year.
To date, we have donated nearly $1 million to the scholarship fund.
UNO alumni ARE New Orleans! More than 40,000 alumni live in the Greater New Orleans area. They are business leaders, musicians, engineers, lawyers,
doctors, artists, teachers, entrepreneurs and countless other professions. They are the heart and sould of this area, and we are #UNOPROUD of each and every one!
GNO Alumni by Area
• New Orleans | • Jefferson Parish East Bank |
• Jefferson Parish West Bank |
• Northshore |
• St. Charles Parish | • St. Bernard Parish |
GNO Alumni by Gender
GNO Alumni by Age
• 21-30 | • 31-40 |
• 41-50 | • 51-65 |
• 65+ |
SPONSOR BENEFITS
Two category-exclusive co-sponsor opportunities available.
Corporate/Business name to be associated with the event everywhere as “Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Gala presented by (A) & (B) NOTE: Two (2) industry-exclusive Presenting Sponsorships available
Inclusion of large logo on full-page UNO Distinguished Alumni Gala advertisement in the New Orleans Advocate/Times Picayune
Large logo featured in sponsor area on website (uno.edu/gala), at least six (6) email promotions and social media posts via alumni and university channels, reaching 20,000+ alumni and friends, including two exclusive boosted posts on alumni Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages with 15,000+ followers
Logo click-through in all digital communications to your company’s website
Access for 24 guests to exclusive VIP Sponsors’ Reception with current and past honorees, president and deans
Three (3) reserved tables of eight (8) with prominent placement
Large logo on sponsor page of event program and virtual program to be emailed to 40,000+ alumni
Full-page ad in event program to highlight your connection with UNO
Large logo featured in sponsor area on event signage and presentation slides
Opportunity for representative to be introduced on-stage and present a portion of the program
SPONSOR BENEFITS
Medium logo featured on website (uno.edu/gala), at least six (6) email promotions and social media posts via alumni and university channels, reaching 20,000+ alumni and friends, including one (1) exclusive boosted post on alumni Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages with 15,000+ followers
Logo click-through in all digital communications to your company’s website
Access for 16 guests to exclusive VIP Sponsors’ Reception with current and past honorees, president and deans
Two (2) reserved tables of eight (8)
Medium logo on sponsor page of event program and virtual program to be emailed to 40,000+ alumni
Half-page ad in event program to highlight your connection with UNO
SPONSOR BENEFITS
Inclusion of small logo on full-page UNO Distinguished Alumni Gala advertisement in the New Orleans Advocate/Times Picayune
Small logo featured in sponsor area on website (uno.edu/gala), at least six (6) email promotions and social media posts via alumni and university channels, reaching 20,000+ alumni and friends
Logo click-through in digital communications to your company’s website
Access for eight (8) guests to exclusive VIP Sponsors’ Reception with current and past honorees, president and deans
One (1) reserved table of eight (8)
Small logo on sponsor page of event program and virtual program to be emailed to 40,000+ alumni
Quarter-page ad in event program to highlight your connection with UNO
Small logo featured on event signage and presentation slides
SPONSOR BENEFITS
SPONSOR BENEFITS
If you can't make the event, donate a table. Donating a table to the gala offers a unique opportunity for your organization to gain prominent exposure while making a significant impact for the Alumni Association.
As a table donor, you will enjoy all the benefits associated with the sponsorship level you select.
You can also participate in the Distinguished Alumni Gala by donating a silent auction items. Our silent auction is open to all of our alumni across the country. Your item or service will have significant reach to a vast group of people.
Contact Savannah Bilbo at slbilbo1@uno.edu or Whitney Forstall at wrforsta@uno.edu to inquire more about silent auction donation.
Checks can be made out and mailed to:
UNO Alumni Association
2021 Lakeshore Dr Ste 420
New Orleans, LA 70122
or click below