Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st St, New York, NY 10065

What an incredible evening at the 2026 Diamond Gala!

Our students, Anna, Alyssa and Joseph, and teachers, Hal and Liaisha, truly shined!

The fireside chats featuring CEE alumni and honorees David Coleman and Jan Hatzius, moderated by Sharon Epperson, Rebecca Patterson, and Bill Dudley, made the night especially engaging and inspiring. 

Special thank you to Barry Haimes, our Chair Emeritus, for his 20 years of dedicated service. It is not surprise to us that know Barry how well he summed up why CEE’s work is so important.

“We live in a time of rapid change—technology, jobs, the cost of living, global events that ripple into our daily lives. Young people are being asked to make important financial decisions earlier and with higher stakes. Economic and financial education doesn’t tell them what to think; it gives them a framework so they can think for themselves. It builds confidence. It builds agency. It helps students see that they are not just passengers in the economy—they are participants who can make informed choices about their lives.”

Thank you to our guests and sponsors for celebrating and supporting CEE’s mission.