2024 Dessert First Program

event program

6 PM Cocktails and Dessert Tasting

7 PM Dinner Service Begins

Please enjoy your salad once seated

7:15 PM Welcome

Emcees: Julie Tristan and Jazmyn Ferguson

Dr. Natissia Small, CEO, GSEM and Dawn L. Kotva, Board Chair, GSEM

Chef Appreciation: Michelle Johnson, Director of Product Programs, GSEM Chef People’s Choice Award

8 PM Award Presentation

Corporate Legacy Builder: Spire Accepted by Jessica Willingham, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Spire Community Legacy Builder: United Way of Greater St. Louis Accepted by Michelle Tucker, President and CEO, United Way of Greater St. Louis

Individual Legacy Builder: Neal Spencer Accepted by Neal Spencer, retired Partner and CEO, BKD

Education Legacy Builder: Saint Louis Public School District Accepted by Dr. Millicent Borishade, Chief of Schools, Saint Louis Public School District

Scholarship Awardees: Ryan Harper, Natalie Hendren, Julie Meritt

8:30 PM Impact Presentation

9 PM More Desserts