Miss California Kimberly Vernon Guest Speaker at Our 2025 Gift of Schooling Gala

Miss California Kimberly Vernon Guest Speaker at Our 2025 Gift of Schooling Gala

We’re happy to announce that Miss California Kimberly Vernon will be joining us at our March 29 Gift of Schooling Gala as a guest speaker! 

Kimberly was born and raised in Santa Clara, California, and represented Santa Clara County when she won the centennial crown, making her the 100th Anniversary Miss California. Her platform, Arts For All, advocates for accessible arts education in Title 1 schools and lower socio-economic communities, and educational initiatives that foster creativity and self-expression. Kimberly is a magna cum laude graduate of California State University, Fullerton, with a double major in theatre and cinema television arts. A skilled jazz dancer and marketing professional in the tech industry, Kimberly has toured more than 30 states as a performer with the world-renowned Santa Clara Vanguard drum and bugle corps. We are honored to welcome Kimberly Vernon, Miss California, to our 2025 Gift of Schooling Gala!