🥰 SILENT AUCTION EXTRAVAGANZA

Let's get more DPS students traveling.

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 5:30 PM, Halcyon Hotel in Cherry Creek

ANNOUNCEMENT: Meet our new Individual Scholarship winners listed below, who will be honored at the Gala alongside our Community Award winners. Our Group Scholarship winners will also take the stage to speak.

MORE INFO + TICKETS (ONLY 6 LEFT)

SILENT AUCTION EXTRAVAGANZA

IT’S OPEN! Our silent auction is open, and everyone can join in.

Browse, bid, and have some fun. Bid often, bid high, and know that every dollar helps more DPS students experience life-changing travel. You can give with confidence: your support goes to a Platinum-rated local nonprofit, recognized by Candid for the highest standards of transparency and impact. NOTE: Silent auction closes this Saturday at 7 pm.

WATCH: Rick Steves has something to say about the DCIS Foundation and the transformative impact of travel. Yes, that Rick Steves! Enjoy.

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TROLL ALERT:

Hidden throughout the silent auction images are tiny, adorable trolls. Why? To make you smile, and to make sure you don’t miss any of our amazing items. Count them all, and if you have the correct total at the Gala, you’ll win a prize.

SILENT AUCTION SNEAK-PEEK PREVIEW:

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MEET THE SCHOLARS

The 2026 DCIS FOUNDATION

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Awarded at the Gala. Share the good news of our new scholars.

Alena Hoff

Greece, Medical Clinic and Refugee Svcs.

Madison Parker

Spain - Academic Year Abroad

Luna Hammel

Spain - Homestay, Language

Anja Eckelhoff

Croatia - Cultural Enrichment

Leyla Drabkin-Schade

Berlin, Germany - Homestay, Language

The 2026 DCIS FOUNDATION

GROUP SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Awarded in January. They will share their stories at the Gala.

NOTE: Group Scholarship applications open in October 2026.

GERMAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM

East High School; Educators Marshall King and Audrey Maddox

JAPANESE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Thomas Jefferson High School; Educator Kyler Jackson (Sensei)

GALA SPONSORS

The DCIS Foundation's mission is to advocate for and financially support immersive educational travel experiences for DPS students.

Board of Directors:

Dave Smith, President

Erin Sorce, VP/Secretary

Robert Bresnahan, Treasurer

Matt Harrison, Past President

Brandon Bohn

Christina Brady

Tiffany Brisena

Brady Efting

Shea Kauffman

Lisa LaBriola

Joy Miller Oliver

Matt Weimer

Marketing + Leadership:

Lauren Imola

Advisor, Development Strategy + Curriculum:

Emma Wingreen

Executive Director | CEO:

Theresa Meier Conley, Ph.D.

Ex Officio Board (Active):

Dan Lutz, Ph.D., Founder and Sr. Advisor

Melanie Grant, Founder and Sr. Advisor

In Memory: Board Member Dennis Gallagher

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