Gala Program Thank you for being an integral part of this extraordinary evening! SCHEDULE MENU SUPPORT OUR WORK As we come together to celebrate, we invite you to join us in making a lasting impact. Your support means the world to us, and we believe in the power of collective generosity. If you're inspired to contribute and help us further our mission, we welcome your donations. SUPPORT OUR WORK CO-HOSTS Martin Campos Judy Ki Kevin Shin Abbey Reuter Marina Tostado Oliver Lin Carol Kim Tama Becker-Varano Indroneal Banerjee YMCA of San Diego County Josh Kavanagh Leif Gensert Viet Voices SPONSORS Marina Tostado & Oliver Lin San Diego Youth Homelessness Consortium LEAVE US FEEDBACK Thanks for submitting! How satisfied were you with the event? How engaging was the program? How did you hear about this event? Choose an option What did you think about the length of the program? How likely are you to attend our other events in the future? Please share any thoughts, comments, and ideas for future events. If you would like a direct response, please leave your email. If not, leave empty. Send Feedback SHARE YOUR MEMORIES! Here's a community Google Folder of all our Gala photos. Feel free to contribute to and download this digital album which captured fun and exciting moments this afternoon. December 30th: Our Time To Act meet-up in Stockton at T% over the holidays to work on Gala cards and speeches together. GOOGLE FOLDER

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Oliver has lived in Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles but considers the Bay Area home. He is a Stanford and Harvard trained clinical psychologist and has returned to Stanford University to serve as Operations Director at Counseling and Psychological Services, teach courses in Asian American Studies, supervise the next generation of psychologists, and provide outreach workshops and trainings. Oliver is humbled to serve on the Board of Our Time To Act and truly inspired to see the youth make such a meaningful impact in their local communities. < Back Oliver Lin Treasurer Oliver has lived in Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles but considers the Bay Area home. He is a Stanford and Harvard trained clinical psychologist and has returned to Stanford University to serve as Operations Director at Counseling and Psychological Services, teach courses in Asian American Studies, supervise the next generation of psychologists, and provide outreach workshops and trainings. Oliver is humbled to serve on the Board of Our Time To Act and truly inspired to see the youth make such a meaningful impact in their local communities. oliver.lin@ourtimetoact.org

If you're interested in our upcoming events, you've found the right place. Check out our program events, services, and socials here! EVENTS Upcoming Events Event Highlights Past Events No events at the moment Upcoming Events Event Highlights Below are three events showcasing the different sectors of work we do. None of it would be possible without our hardworking team and volunteers. TRITON'S CHOICE DEBATE This debate provided an opportunity for students to practice voting on social issues that impact them. READ MORE AAPI POSTCARD CAMPAIGN Last November, student volunteers from Rancho Bernardo High School Asian Heritage Club and the Bishop's School East Asian Student Association wrote over 500 postcards to engage Asian American Pacific Islander voters in the 2022 election cycle for our postcard campaign. SUPPORT US PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION We held a pro-housing community listening sessions where we discussed and brainstormed solutions to the growing issue of housing in San Diego. READ MORE COFFEE CHAT Our Coffee Chat event is a token of appreciation to the members who support us from the back. SAN DIEGO PRIDE FESTIVAL In 2022, we had the honor to table at the San Diego Pride Festival and to march in the parade. Event Highligts Past Events Rooted & Resilient: Our Time To Act's 4th Annual Gala Sat, Mar 21 San Diego Made Factory More info Details Join us for our Third Annual Gala! Sun, Feb 23 San Diego More info Details Youth Changemakers Summit Sat, Sep 28 San Diego City College More info Details San Diego Pride Festival Sat, Jul 20 San Diego More info Details CYAN June Meeting: The Nuances of College Applications / Inequities of the Educational System Sat, Jun 29 San Diego More info Details Spring Coffee Chat Affogato Edition Sun, May 19 San Diego More info Details May CYAN Event Sun, May 19 San Diego More info Details April CYAN Meeting Sun, Apr 21 San Diego More info Details Housing Talk Sun, Apr 07 San Diego Central Library Courtyard More info Details Winter Coffee Chat Sun, Mar 03 San Diego More info Details CYAN House Party Sat, Feb 24 San Diego More info Details CYAN Kick-off Sat, Jan 20 Water Front Park (at the main fountain) More info Details You OTTA Re-Member Us Sat, Aug 19 Kate Sessions Park More info Details Coffee Chat w/ OTTA United Thu, Jun 22 "The Club" at Regents La Jolla More info Details Say YES To Housing For Our Future Sat, May 06 Doyle Community Park More info Details Virtual Info Session: Housing Organizing Efforts Fri, Apr 07 Virtual Event More info Details March Against Gun Violence Tue, Mar 14 Hall of Justice More info Details Pro-Housing Rally in University City Sat, Mar 11 Nobel Trolley Stop Platform More info Details Load More Past Events

Welcome to a night full of excitement, including food from local businesses, a project showcase highlighting this year's efforts, and keynote speakers. MENU: ITINERARY:

Samyak Jain is majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He spends his free time dancing and spending time with his family. In his past few years being a Vice President with Our Time To Act, he has made countless priceless memories and connections and is looking forward to seeing what Our Time To Act will accomplish next. < Back Samyak Jain Secretary Samyak Jain is majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He spends his free time dancing and spending time with his family. In his past few years being a Vice President with Our Time To Act, he has made countless priceless memories and connections and is looking forward to seeing what Our Time To Act will accomplish next. samyak.jain@ourtimetoact.org

How we go about pushing for change is just as important as why. Community organizing is one of the only ways to build enough power to challenge — and win — against the status quo. And we have a severe need for youth organizing in our local communities.

Volunteer and donate to help us keep growing. Together we can build and exercising youth power for a better future! Youth own the future. We're shaping it now. 1 - 3 HOURS Join an Event Show up and meet the community at our upcoming events. VIEW EVENTS CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE Volunteer Make a hands-on difference and gain valuable experience by volunteering with us. INTEREST FORM 3 MINUTES Donate Support our mission and help us continue our advocacy work by making a donation. MAKE A DONATION 3 MINUTES Become a Member Enjoy exclusive benefits and contribute to lasting change by becoming a reoccurring donor. JOIN AS A MEMBER 4 SECONDS Subscribe to Our Newsletter Receive monthly emails for the latest updates and opportunities SUBSCRIBE 10 MINUTES Learn about Our Current Campaign Check out our webpage for our current campaign to eliminate exclusionary zoning and segregation in San Diego read more BE THE CHANGE Join Our Team Our Time To Act is a passionate team comprised of youth leaders, youth allies, and partners who enable us to further build power in our communities. We offer volunteer opportunities across various disciplines including community organizing, outreach, internal development, and more. OPEN POSITIONS ABOUT US Be the Change Follow our Socials @our time to act @ottaunited @our time to act

Everything newsworthy, right at your fingertips. Here you can find our updates, blogs, and social media feed. THE NEWS YOU OTTA SEE THIS WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO Our Press Releases Welcome to our Press Releases section, where we share our most current and important updates on the work we're doing. From the initiatives we're currently running to the impact we've made in the communities we serve, this space is dedicated to giving you an in-depth look at our progress. 03/04/2026 Empty Home Tax Proposal Coming to a Ballot Near You Page 1 of 1 ALL PRESS RELEASES The Newsletter SUBSCRIBE STORIES FROM OUR TEAM OTTA Blurb OTTA Blurbs is a unique corner of our nonprofit dedicated to showcasing the voices and insights written by our team members. Explore "Our Blurbs" to gain a deeper connection with our team, our mission, and the causes we champion. Aathmika: Your Guide to Changing Your Community Aathmika Radhachandran Jan 1, 2024 3 min read Michael Nguyen: Chess at OTTA Michael Nguyen Dec 4, 2023 2 min read 1 2 Press Releases Newsletter OTTA Blurbs

2nd Annual Winter Gala: Dawn In The Mountains Our Time To Act proudly presents our 2nd annual gala on January 13th! Join us for our midday celebration of our collective accomplishments. There’ll be delicious food, featured speakers, and project showcases. We can’t wait to see you there. TICKET PRICES BUY TICKETS DATE Saturday, January 13th, 2024 TIME 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT LOCATION The Great Hall at UCSD (9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093) ADMISSION PRICES $100 $25 $250 INFO Co-hosts have the option for a full table for $600. Along with all co-host benefits, you will receive 7 extra tickets for you to bring 7 guests to our gala! (full table typically costs $800) BUY TICKETS price SPONSOR THE EVENT By sponsoring us, you’ll be a large part of our Gala. Even after, you’ll play an active role in supporting Our Time To Act by funding our future events and projects. BECOME A SPONSOR VIEW SPONSOR PACKET CO-HOSTS Martin Campos Judy Ki Kevin Shin Abbey Reuter Tama Becker-Varano Indroneal Banerjee Josh Kavanagh YMCA of San Diego County Leif Gensert SPONSORS San Diego Youth Homelessness Consortium San Diego Youth Marina Tostado & Oliver Lin QUOTES FROM OUR BOARD “The gala in three words: inspiring, impressive, and community—there were so many great people we were able to connect with.” “If anyone has the ability to support, empower, or champion youth and have the passion for it, this is for them – it’s so meaningful to invest in the next generation” “I’m grateful to be a part of something bigger than myself, to be involved in youth empowerment and see the impact in communities” Anna Pierce Oliver Lin Gabrielle Darisme A Glimpse into Last Year's Gala 2022's Winter Gala: A Sky Full of Stars celebrated our accomplishments, which could not have been possible without our community. After all, it's only when together that we shine brightly, dazzling the dark night with shimmering stars. View our collection of photos, videos, and blog below. READ MORE

Muskaan (she/her) is a sophomore at the University of California, Berkeley, intending on studying Business Administration and Molecular and Cell Biology. She is passionate about health equity and hopes to pursue a career in which she may work to address it. She has a strong public health background and has been involved in Partners in Health Engage, through which she met with legislators to educate and convince them to support global health equity legislation. She also served as a Youth Advisory Council Alumni Member at FACES for the Future Coalition where she fought for representation of marginalized communities in healthcare professions and general accessibility to healthcare. In her free time, she loves to check out new coffee shops where she always gets her regular (an iced dirty chai latte and an almond croissant). She also enjoys doing calligraphy and paint-by-numbers but has recently been getting back into reading. Feel free to contact her and send her some coffee shop and/or book recommendations! < Back Muskaan Gupta Administration Intern Muskaan (she/her) is a sophomore at the University of California, Berkeley, intending on studying Business Administration and Molecular and Cell Biology. She is passionate about health equity and hopes to pursue a career in which she may work to address it. She has a strong public health background and has been involved in Partners in Health Engage, through which she met with legislators to educate and convince them to support global health equity legislation. She also served as a Youth Advisory Council Alumni Member at FACES for the Future Coalition where she fought for representation of marginalized communities in healthcare professions and general accessibility to healthcare. In her free time, she loves to check out new coffee shops where she always gets her regular (an iced dirty chai latte and an almond croissant). She also enjoys doing calligraphy and paint-by-numbers but has recently been getting back into reading. Feel free to contact her and send her some coffee shop and/or book recommendations! muskaan.gupta@ourtimetoact.org

Aidan Lin-Tostado (he/him) is the President of Our Time To Act. He co-founded Our Time To Act in 2018, serving as Executive Director during its rise as a powerful youth organizing nonprofit in San Diego. As President, he is honored to lead the volunteer Board of Directors in matters of general governance, budgeting, and mission advancement. Aidan works full-time at Nonviolent Peaceforce, an international civilian protection nonprofit. He also serves on the new California State Youth Empowerment Commission advising the State Legislature and Governor, the City of San Diego Youth Commission, and the San Diego Youth Homelessness Consortium Steering Committee. Aidan has received recognition for his work in the community, including the 2022 Community Service Award from San Diego Pride and the 2022 Bridge Builder of the Year from the API Leaders of the Year Awards. He is a student at UC San Diego and a 2024 McNair Scholar. < Back Aidan Lin-Tostado President Aidan Lin-Tostado (he/him) is the President of Our Time To Act. He co-founded Our Time To Act in 2018, serving as Executive Director during its rise as a powerful youth organizing nonprofit in San Diego. As President, he is honored to lead the volunteer Board of Directors in matters of general governance, budgeting, and mission advancement. Aidan works full-time at Nonviolent Peaceforce, an international civilian protection nonprofit. He also serves on the new California State Youth Empowerment Commission advising the State Legislature and Governor, the City of San Diego Youth Commission, and the San Diego Youth Homelessness Consortium Steering Committee. Aidan has received recognition for his work in the community, including the 2022 Community Service Award from San Diego Pride and the 2022 Bridge Builder of the Year from the API Leaders of the Year Awards. He is a student at UC San Diego and a 2024 McNair Scholar. aidan.LT@ourtimetoact.org