2024 MADD GALA AWARDS TIE ONE ON FOR SAFETY®
GALA CO-CHAIRS
DOUGLAS HAUBERT Long Beach City Prosecutor
POOJA KUMAR Long Beach Supervising Deputy City Prosecutor
Hotel Maya 700 Queensway Drive Long Beach, CA 90802
ERNIE SANCHEZ Office of Traffic Safety Law Enforcement Liaison EMCEE
5:00 pm: VIP Reception
EVENT PROGRAM
Honorees and speakers arrival
5:30 pm: Reception
All guests arrival
6:00 pm: Opening Remarks
Welcome Patricia Rillera MADD Senior State Executive Director Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office Gala Co-Chair Opening Remarks Pooja Kumar Kim Long Beach City Prosecutor’s Office Supervising Deputy City Prosecutor Austin Cyr County of Los Angeles, 3rd District, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath Rob Patrick Waymo, Manager of Emergency Response and Outreach
Mission Moment Greg and Lily Gossage
6:30 pm: Dinner
7:00 pm: Awards Ceremony
Emcee Ernie Sanchez Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Law Enforcement Liaison Chief (ret.) - California Highway Patrol Awards MADD Announcements Georgina Avilez MADD Southern California Program Director Raise the Envelope Rose Zapata MADD Southern California Program Specialist
Awards Closing Mona Telega MADD California Development & Community Engagement Manager
WELCOME
Welcome to our 2024 Southern California Gala. This Gala presents a unique opportunity to raise critical funds to implement local programs and to honor individuals and businesses who are making a positive difference in our communities and who actively collaborate with MADD California to help fight impaired driving. On behalf of all the victims we serve, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your unwavering support and thank you for always showing up when MADD calls on you. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was born out of tragedy, and for over four decades has been the most influential victim and survivor organization making our streets and roads safer. With a vision for NO MORE VICTIMS, MADD leads the fight against impaired driving, fundamentally changing how our nation views this public health issue. MADD’s “Tier One” legislative and regulatory priorities for 2024-25 outline initiatives where MADD leads. These areas are: 1. Lead the push for advanced auto safety technology with the HALT Act; 2. Drive State Reforms that promote prevention such as lowering the BAC from .08 to .05; and 3. Shape the national agenda on impaired driving through more educational outreach to diverse populations. These areas are chosen based on data-driven solutions that will create the greatest impact to reduce impaired driving fatalities and injuries. MADD believes in a world where everyone is safe to live, work and play. We are a movement of caring individuals with a shared purpose to end the devastation of drunk and drugged driving, which Is both a violent crime and a health and safety issue that affects every community. We commit to honor MADD’s history and continuously evolve to save lives in a changing world. We will expand our work in prevention, relentlessly advocate for necessary changes, and engage across generations and communities. We will consistently show up for victims and survivors. We will use technology, data, and best practices to deliver life-changing solutions. Our voices and experiences are our strength, and our compassion is our fuel. We invite everyone in this room to join our movement of advocates and changemakers. Together, we will not stop until we create a safer future for all and a world in which impairment puts no lives at risks.
Patricia Rillera MADD California Senior State Executive Director
Thanks again for joining us this evening.
MADD GA L A AWA R D S TIE ONE ON FOR SAFETY®
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
MICHAEL KIM
2024 HONOREES
Transtech Engineers, Inc.
District Attorney Jason Anderson
Greg Gossage, M.S. Forensic Scientist, Long Beach Police Department Lily Gossage, Ph.D. Director, Maximizing Engineering Potential & Women in Science and Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona This award is accepted in loving memory of Aiden Tai Gossage, the beautiful and kind-hearted 16-year-old son of Greg and Lily Gossage. The death of a child is the greatest tragedy, representing the loss of future dreams, expectations, and hopes. The Gossages endure a lifetime of missing their son for the privilege of loving him. Aiden’s spirit continues to inspire and remind us of the importance of cherishing every moment with our loved ones. His memory lives on through the love and actions of those who knew him.
San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office
Founded in 1989, Transtech is a full-service municipal consulting firm providing civil and traffic engineering, public works, construction management, and building services to over 80 cities in Southern California. Our headquarters is in Chino, with regional offices in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Big Bear Lake, and Costa Mesa. This year, we celebrate 35 years of quality service to public agencies! Transtech is committed to community support through civic events, scholarships for Civil Engineering students at Cal Poly Pomona, and participation on non-profit boards. We live by our motto – “Your Projects. Our Passion.” Community service and civic engagement, especially with youth, are core values at Transtech. We proudly partner with civic groups, non-profits, and chambers of commerce in the cities we serve, encouraging students to pursue STEM fields.
San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson has been a member of the California
State Bar since 1997. He graduated from Regent
University School of Law in Virginia in 1996. Mr. Anderson served as a Deputy District Attorney for the County of San Bernardino from 1998 until 2014. In this capacity, he worked as a prosecutor handling a variety of serious cases, particularly in the Crimes Against Children Unit for 13 years. Mr. Anderson was first elected as the San Bernardino County District Attorney in 2018. He was re-elected in 2022. Mr. Anderson has been married for 29 years; he has two children and one grandson. District Attorney Anderson’s mission includes respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law both inside and outside the Office, collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity and compassion, stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system, and restoring a culture of service and accountability to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office.
2024 HONOREES
Officer Yash Patel Orange Police Department
Valley Strong Credit union
Orange County soccer club
Officer Yash Patel served on the DUI Enforcement Team from January 2023 to January 2024, during which he arrested 307 impaired drivers, earning the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Triple Century Award and the Top Cop Award for the most DUI arrests in Orange County. Over 95 percent of his arrests resulted in convictions or filings by the Orange County District Attorney's Office. As a certified Drug Recognition Expert, he handled high-profile DUI cases, including a fatal collision on Thanksgiving Day 2023, where he determined the driver was under the influence and arrested them for murder. Officer Patel's dedicated efforts have undoubtedly saved countless lives and prevented immeasurable harm, showcasing his commitment to making roadways safer for all.
Our mission is to turn people’s financial possibilities into financial realities Our dedicated team is committed to understanding your needs, offering tailored solutions and expert guidance to help you achieve your financial goals. Experience the difference with Valley Strong, where our commitment to exceptional service ensures that every visit is more than just a transaction—it's a step forward in your financial well-being. In 2014, Valley Strong experienced the tragic loss of two team members, with a third severely injured by a driver under the influence while returning home from a baseball game. In the wake of this tragedy, Valley Strong has actively supported MADD and taken part in Bakersfield’s Walk Like MADD event each year to honor and remember those we lost. We are proud to support this organization, as this cause holds a special place in our hearts.
Orange County SC, based in Irvine, California, was founded in 2010 as the Los Angeles Blues and competes in the USL Championship. They play home games at Championship Soccer Stadium. Despite recent changes, including a rebrand and coaching shifts, the team remains competitive, winning the USL Championship Western in 2015 and 2018, and the overall USL Championship in 2021.
The club is a steadfast community member, contributing to youth
development, player literacy, and various charitable events through its nonprofit foundation. We honor their commitment to MADD’s mission to end impaired driving and appreciate their consistent support. Dan Rutstein, President of Orange County SC, has partnered with the Noah Benardout Foundation to promote responsible drinking. The campaign includes messaging at the stadium, on broadcasts, and extends to player and staff education, using Noah’s memory to help prevent future tragedies.
2024 HONOREES
Doug Haubert, with 24 years of experience as a civil and criminal prosecutor, was elected Long Beach City Prosecutor in 2010 and re- elected in 2014, 2018, and 2022. As City Prosecutor, he initiated Long Beach’s Gang Prevention Strategy, praised as “the most effective and innovative gang strategy in use today” by then-Police Chief Jim McDonnell, and won a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Haubert is also recognized nationally for court diversion and alternative sentencing programs, including the award-winning Long Beach Community Service Worker (CSW) program. He has developed programs to assist people experiencing homelessness, securing funding for the GUIDES app, which connects law enforcement with social services. This app received the 2024 American City and County Crown Communities Award. Haubert holds a B.A. in Political Science from U.C. Santa Barbara and a Juris Doctorate With Distinction from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He has served on various boards and commissions, including the California State Bar Public Law Executive Committee, Long Beach Public Library Foundation, and MADD Southern California. He is currently the President of the Los Angeles County Prosecutors Association. City Prosecutor Douglas Haubert Long Beach City Prosecutors Office
RAISE THE ENVELOPE
MADD SAN DIEGO COUNTY Paola Conrique, Program Manager Vanessa Melchionne, Program Specialist Nicole Jupiter, Victim Services Specialist MADD INLAND EMPIRE Cheryl McMahen, Program Manager Amsale Darden, Program Coordinator Karen Glaspie, Victim Services Specialist MADD TRI-COUNTIES Victoria Placencia, Program Specialist Angelica Honrada, Program Specialist MADD KERN COUNTY Carla Pearson, Sr. Victims Services Specialist Amber Morales, Program Coordinator
Patricia Rillera California Senior State Executive Director
MADD BAY AREA Natasha Thomas, Executive Director Chris Gee Schoon-Tong, Program and Fund Development Manager Aliya Benabou, Program Specialist
MADD SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Georgina Avilez, Program Director Melissa Estelle, Program Manager Rose Zapata, Program Specialist Shymari Sanchez-Willis, Victim Services Specialist
MADD SACRAMENTO Rhonda Campbell, California Lead Victim Services Lori Bergenstock, Program Specialist
MADD CALIFORNIA Mona Telega, Development & Community Engagement Manager
MADD CENTRAL VALLEY Jasmin Rivas, Program Specialist
220 presentations POWER OF YOUTH
underage drinking programs
This presentation empowers teens to take a stand and influence their peers against underage drinking and riding in a car with someone who has been drinking.
33 presentations POWER OF PARENTS
This educational presentation influences parenting behavior to prevent underage drinking, maintain the minimum 21 drinking age in all 50 states and engage new supporters to carry on MADD's lifesaving work.
27 presentations TEEN INFLUENCERS
This presentation uses select teens who serve as positive role models for choosing not to drink alcohol under the age of 21. 28 campaigns YOUTH-LED AWARENESS These awareness campaigns provide youth in high-risk and underserved areas the opportunity to develop messaging and programming to influence their peers and community against underage drinking and impaired driving.
2,500 attendees CALIFORNIA
Staff and volunteers distributed close to 530,460 educational materials at DUI checkpoints and community events, reaching almost 661,840 people in person and online.
Walk Like MADD events are highly visible community events hosted throughout California. Walk Like MADD is MADD's signature fundraising event to help us raise both awareness and funds to end drunk driving and fight drugged driving. With every step taken and each dollar raised, walkers are supporting MADD’s lifesaving mission to keep our families and communities safe.
27,299 participants VICTIM IMPACT PANEL
MADD programs
Court-ordered program to give impaired driving offenders a perspective of the lasting impacts of impaired driving.MADD California provided Victim Impact Panel presentations in English and Spanish to DUI offenders online and in-person.
287 presentations VICTIM STORIES
Participated in community/school events providing Victim/Survivor presentations in an effort to reach community members. These presentations lasting up to 1.5 hours allow families and victim-survivors to share how they have been personally affected by impaired driving in an effort to bring awareness to our communities. 530,460 pieces EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL Develop and distribute educational material throughout our communities via MADD staff and volunteers at community events, checkpoints, and educational presentations.
1,602 awards LAW ENFORCEMENT
74 dui checkpoints CAMPAIGN TO ELIMINATE
MADD California recognized peace officers with a total of 57,479 DUI arrests at our 2024 Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Recognition events in California for their life-saving work in DUI enforcement and traffic safety.
Participated in checkpoints with Law Enforcement throughout the state to distribute awareness materials.
Victim Services
6,627 Services provided in California
In California, MADD provided supportive services to drunk and drugged driving victims to help them cope with the devastating impact of substance-impaired driving crashes at no cost. When tragedy strikes, victims need support. MADD prides itself on being one of the largest victim services organizations in the country. Part of those services includes ensuring a victim’s rights are maintained. From making a victim impact statement to notification of offender status, victims have rights thanks to the Victim Rights Act of 2004. Court accompaniment and advocacy services Information about victims’ rights and education on topics related to victimization Assistance finding national and local financial resources Direct and indirect emotional support options, including one-on-one emotional support, peer support groups, and referrals for therapy If you, or someone you love, has been the victim of a violent crime, you can contact a MADD Victim Advocate, 24 hours a day, at 1-877-MADD-HELP (1-877-623-3435).
Power of You(th)®
MADD's Power of You(th)® program empowers teens to take a stand against underage drinking and other drug use and to never ride in a car with someone who is impaired. The program includes presentations in school to middle and high school students, providing teens research-based information on the dangers of underage substance use, facts about alcohol and other drugs, and true life stories of the consequences of underage drinking and other drug use.
After a Power of You(th) presentation, students reported
83% 98% 92% Committed to wait until age 21 before consuming alcohol. Correctly identified 21 as the minimum drinking age for alcohol in all 50 states. Agreed or strongly agreed that riding with an impaired driver was dangerous.
Founded in 1980, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to:
END DRUNK DRIVING, HELP FIGHT DRUGGED DRIVING
SUPPORT THE VICTIMS OF THESE VIOLENT CRIMES
AND PREVENT UNDERAGE DRINKING.
MENTORS WANTED
Experts agree children learn from the adults around them. As novelist James Baldwin said, “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” Are you willing to give of yourself and mentor a Long Beach youth? Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? Will you help a promising student stay on the right track? Or would you prefer a challenge to help an at-risk child? The Long Beach City Prosecutor’s Office is partnering with a number of organizations and programs to help match mentors with those who can benefit from mentoring.
cityprosecutordoughaubert.com/mentor
HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
DOUBLE PLATINUM WAYMO
BRONZE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOURTH DISTRICT SUPERVISOR JANICE HAHN PORT OF LONG BEACH TABLE SPONSORS LONG BEACH CITY PROSECUTOR DOUG HAUBERT AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRANSTECH OC SOCCER CLUB MICHAEL KIM ORANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT GOLD LOS ANGELES COUNTY THIRD DISTRICT SUPERVISOR LINDSEY HORVATH SILVER LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER & LONG BEACH VISITORS BUREAU
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