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ABOUT WILD TOMORROW

Wild Tomorrow is a wildlife conservation nonprofit dedicated to protecting endangered species and the habitats they depend on for survival.

We create hope by securing, restoring, and rewilding critical ecosystems under threat, while empowering rural communities through sustainable livelihoods both on and beyond our reserves. Our work is focused in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa — situated within one of only 36 biodiversity hotspots on the planet. These extraordinary regions contain an exceptional concentration of unique species found nowhere else on Earth, yet face extreme levels of habitat loss, making their protection one of the most urgent and impactful ways to safeguard global biodiversity.

Our 2026 Annual Gala, held in the Grand Ballroom at The Plaza in New York on November 13th, is our premier event of the year. We welcome 400 distinguished guests, including influential leaders from the worlds of finance, technology, fashion, law, and communications, united by the belief that meaningful change begins with individual action.

Featuring world-class entertainment from members of Broadway’s Lion King, a 3-course dinner, and auction, our gala harnesses the power of one night, one room, and one community to set lasting change in motion.

 
 
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WILD TOMORROW GALA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Your sponsorship will make a meaningful difference for both wildlife and the neighboring communities we support. For example, every $1,000 donated allows us to secure and protect one acre of land for wildlife - in perpetuity. A contribution of $6,500 enables us to employ a Wildlife Ranger for a full year, while $1,000 can fund school lunches for an entire month for two community schools. There are many powerful ways your partnership with Wild Tomorrow can advance our wildlife conservation work and create lasting impact.

BENEFITLEOPARD $20,000LION $15,000ELEPHANT $10,000RHINO $5,000
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OUR DIRECTORS

 
 

SETH M. HENDON
TINICUM - ADVISORY PARTNER

LOUIS N. BUCKWORTH
BUCKWORTH CAPITAL - OWNER

CHRISTINE GREYBE
DHR GLOBAL - PRESIDENT

 
 

STEVEN SPARLING
GOOGLE - REGULATORY AND LITIGATION COUNSEL

JESSICA MASTERS LOMBARD
NETFLIX - DIRECTOR

WENDY HAPGOOD-STEWARD
WILD TOMORROW - CO-FOUNDER AND C.O.O.

 
 

JOHN STEWARD
WILD TOMORROW - CO-FOUNDER AND EXEC. DIRECTOR

THOMAS HICKEY
GRADE NEW YORK - FOUNDING PARTNER

CAROL CISZEK
ESTEE LAUDER - EX DIRECTOR

 
 

ADAM FAULKNER
ZEPHYR X - FOUNDER

HARVEY SINCLAIR
E-ENERGY - CHAIRMAN

 
 

JUNIOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

MONIA BIANCO
JP MORGAN - VICE PRESIDENT

ALEXY GAMBOA DWERRYHOUSE
AFRICAN ENTREPRENEUR COLLECTIVE - INVESTOR

DANIYAL MANEKIA
CRÉDIT AGRICOLE - ACCOUNT ANALYST

 
 

IZZY NESCI
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION CORP. - SUSTAINABILITY ASSOC.

KAILA FROHNA
STANDARD CHARTERED - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

LUCILE CARON
SOCIETE GENERALE - SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT BANKING

 
 

MEGHA MEHDIRATTA
NEW YORK CLIMATE EXCHANGE - TECH INNOVATION & INCUBATION

MICHAEL SOLAZZO
US BANK - VICE PRESIDENT

JACKSON DAVIS
TINICUM - ASSOCIATE

 
 

MIRANDA JERNBERG
BLACKROCK - ASSOCIATE

WILL CEMBALEST
JP MORGAN - ASSOCIATE

ZACH RUSSELL
JP MORGAN - VICE PRESIDENT

 
 

LUCY LU
GENERAL ATLANTIC - GROWTH EQUITY

JOHN BYRNE
SPOTIFY - CLIENT PARTNER

JULIA SAMSON
BNP PARIBAS - ASSOCIATE