Join Us
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 6:30 PM
The Wily Network Annual Celebration
Support the Journey. Celebrate the Stories.
The David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University
20 Western Avenue, Boston
Moments from Wily’s 10th Anniversary Celebration.
The Wily Network
Annual Celebration
Support the Journey. Celebrate the Stories.
Featuring an inspiring conversation with Wily Alums.
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
8:45 pm
Leadership Reception
Reception
Dinner and Program
Dessert Reception
Success is rarely achieved alone. Join us as we celebrate the power of community in the lives of local students navigating college on their own.
Featuring an inspiring conversation with Wily Alums.
5:30 pm Leadership Reception
6:30 pm Reception
7:30 pm Dinner and Program
8:45 pm Dessert Reception
Success is rarely achieved alone. Join us as we
celebrate the power of community in the lives of
local students navigating college on their own—featuring an inspiring conversation with Wily Alums.
Hosted by Dr. Laura De Veau
Laura De Veau, (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Education Leadership and Higher Education department of the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College. Dr. De Veau brings over 30 years of experience within the Student Affairs Administration profession to the classroom. With extensive expertise in the functional areas of Residence Life, Student Conduct, Student Engagement & Leadership, Intercollegiate Athletics, and the like, Dr. De Veau’s campus experience includes this broad range of institutions: Boston University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Babson College, Endicott College and Mount Ida College, where she served as Vice President for Student Affairs.
Event Co-Hosts
Danyel and Stuart
Ablon
AIS
Stephen G. Barber
Donna Bonaparte
Katie and Don Bramley
Kenn and Abby Elmore
Elizabeth Dill and
Eric Enge
Erin and Mark Epker
Lauren and Mark
Faga
Renee and Steven
Finn
Mary Beth and Eric
Lisman
Sara Miller and
Jon Blanc
Andrea and Dick
Patton
Solomon Rosenberg
and Aliza Berger
Kristina Gulick
Schaefer and Lisa Chapnick
Amy Schectman and
Mitchell Rosenberg
Jennifer and Michael
Skoler
Hilary and Langley
Steinert
Irene and Chris
Todd
Sean and Jayme Wilder
Guests at Wily’s 10th Anniversary Celebration.
Event Committee
Danyel Barnard Ablon, Co-chair
Mary Beth Lisman, Co-chair
Joy Denomme
Marianne Folino
Terrie Hallal
Cara Maxwell
Amy Mueller
Hilary Steinert
Irene Todd
The 2025 Event Committee at Wily’s 10th Anniversary Celebration.
Purchase Your Tickets Below!
Co-Host Opportunities
COMMUNITY CHAMPION | $15,000
Actively driving a growing movement that recognizes the importance of community as a vital component of student success.
16 event tickets (2 reserved tables)
Invitation to the pre-event reception
Premier recognition during the event
Prominent recognition in event materials and on the event website
JOURNEY PARTNER | $10,000
Supporting the relationships, resources, and opportunities that help Scholars persist, graduate, and thrive.
10 event tickets (1 reserved table)
Invitation to the pre-event reception
Recognition during the event
Recognition in event materials and on the event website
STORY BUILDER | $5,000
Investing in the journeys that become stories of resilience, achievement, and possibility.
8 Event Tickets (1 reserved table)
Recognition during the event
Recognition in event materials and on the event website
CIRCLE BUILDER | $2,500
Expanding the community that stands beside Scholars throughout their college journeys.
6 event tickets
Recognition in event materials and on the event website
PACKMATE | $1,000
Joining a community committed to ensuring that every student has a trusted adult they can rely on.
4 event tickets
Recognition in event materials and on the event website
*All co-hosts will be listed online and in the event program.
Co-Host gifts may be dedicated as a tribute.
Contact Solomon Rosenberg to make a pledge or learn more about sponsorship packages:
In 2025, The Wily Network held our first Annual Celebration in honor of a momentous occasion: our 10th Anniversary.
