Moving Families Forward

Join us at the Ackerman Institute's 2024 Moving Families Forward Gala

Please join us on Monday, October 28, 2024, for the Ackerman Institute for the Family’s Moving Families Forward Gala. Together, we will celebrate our critical work helping families in need and training clinicians in family therapy.

This year’s gala promises to be an unforgettable evening featuring cocktails, a delectable dinner, a silent auction, and a vibrant program filled with performances and insightful leadership remarks from our new President and CEO, Adi Loebl, MD.

We will celebrate 3 outstanding and inspiring leaders with the 2024 Ackerman Institute for the Family’s Honorary Awards.

Event Details

More Information:

Questions? Please contact: fwald@ackerman.org

To RSVP by mail, Download a PDF.

2024 Gala Host

Erica Hill

Erica Hill

CNN News Anchor and National Correspondent

2024 Honoree

Kori Chambers

Kori Chambers

Multi Emmy winning Anchor
PIX11 News at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm and 10:00 pm

2024 Honoree

Judy Stern Peck

Judith Stern Peck, LCSW

Family Therapist and Mental Health Professional
Faculty at the Ackerman Institute for the Family

2024 Honoree

Esther Perel

Esther Perel, MA, LMFT

World-renowned Psychotherapist and
Best-selling New York Times Author

Gala Chairs

We are grateful for our wonderful Gala Chairs and for the generosity of our Benefit Committee.

2024 Co-Chairs:
  • Imke Oster
  • Nicole Poteat
  • Debbie Werner

Explore Tickets and Tables

All tables seat 10 people.

$50,000 Family Benefactor Table

Premier dinner seating for 10 and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials and program.

$25,000 Family Patron Table

Preferred dinner seating for 10 and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials and program.

$15,000 Family Member Table

Seating for 10 and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials.

$5,000 Family Champion Ticket

Prime dinner seating for one and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials.

 $2,500 Family Supporter Ticket

Preferred dinner seating for one and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials.

$1,500 Family Friend Ticket

Dinner seating for one and recognition on the Benefit Committee, Ackerman’s website, and in the Gala materials.

Make Your Reservation

For alumni and faculty tickets, please contact fwald@ackerman.org or AckermanGala@elisenewmanevents.com.