Thank You for Making Shine the Light 2009 a Success!
Congratulations to our Honorees!
| Ms. Robin Sax is a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney who specializes in prosecuting sex crimes against children. Ms. Sax has written six books that draw upon her vast experience as a sex-crimes prosecutor, legal commentator, child advocate, and parenting expert. While working with law enforcement, victims' advocates, social workers, and members of the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services, she investigated and prosecuted hundreds of child sexual assault cases. |
| Mr. Gregory Jacob is a partner at the law firm Winston & Strawn LLP in the firm's Washington, D.C. office whose practice focuses on labor and employment law. He has previously served in several high-profile positions in the federal government, including at the White House, Department of Justice, and Department of Labor. First Star is proud to honor Greg for his landmark pro bono work on behalf of children who are victims of sexual or physical abuse, through the national non-profit organization Justice for Children. |
| Ms. Melissa Smith is a Foster Care Alumna who is currently earning a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Catholic University of America. She has previously served as the President of the Maryland Foster Youth Resource Center and as Vice President of the Maryland Chapter of Foster Care Alumni of America. Melissa entered foster care in California at 11 years of age and moved through 8 different families before aging out at 17. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Puget Sound, and a Master's degree in Psychology from American University. Melissa incorporates research, therapy, and advocacy in her efforts to bring change to the foster care system. |
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Gold Star Sponsor
Silver Star Sponsor
Silvestre Law Group
Bronze Star Sponsor
Thank You to Our Advertisers & Donors:
Platinum Advertisement Sponsors
Advertisement Sponsors
Individual Donors
The Fleischaker Family
Emma Hand
The Lodmer Family
Kevin Reardon
Friends & Family of Robin Sax
Norman & Joan Smith
In-Kind Donors
Silent Auction & Raffle Donors
Salon Jean-Paul |
Elissa & Richard Garr |
Metro Stage |
The Heffernan Family |
Lucinda Wahl |
Forecast |
Rory Beca, Designer |
Bruce Brennan |
Salon L'eau |
The Theater Alliance |
The Washington Capitals |
Shakespeare Theatre Company |
Argonaut Hotel |
Marrakesh Restaurant |
The Washington Freedom |
Nage Bistro |
The Washington Wizards |
Salon ILO |
The Kennedy Center |
Caren Pratt and CBS News |
Jo Gomez, Sport & Health at Brandywine |
Odyssey Cruise Lines |
Monmartre Restaurant |
Four Seasons, Chicago |
George & Clarice Walker |
Red Door Spa |
Proof Restaurant |
Focus Eye Care |
Eventide |
The Sedgwick Family |
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company |
Tranquil Space Yoga |
The Studio Theatre |
9:30 Club |
The Churchill Hotel |
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Thank You to First Star's Volunteers:
Shine the Light 2009 Host Committee
| Susan Kay Barker-Clem
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Elissa & Richard Garr
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Mindy Portnoy
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| Bruce Brennan
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Barbara Heffernan |
Sherry Quirk
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| Jaime Cohn & Matt Wright
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Darlene Jackson
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Tiffany Ricks
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| Nicky Faeth
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Meredith Kimmel
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Lolly & Steve Toll
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| Carlos Garcia
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Robbie Pitt
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Clarice Walker
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First Star Interns |
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| Andrea Clark |
Diana Dobrovetsky |
Kevin Martinez |
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