Genius Gala

2025 Honorees

Thank you to everyone who made the 13th Annual Genius Gala a fabulous success! Proceeds from the Genius Gala help make world-class science learning accessible to students, teachers, and families, including those in high-needs communities. Stay tuned for a look back at the evening, including photo highlights!


SPECIAL TRIBUTE

In addition to our Genius Award honorees, we honor Dr. Margarita Camacho—a cardiac surgeon who has inspired more than 13,000 students participating in LSC's Live From Surgery and Meet the Surgeon programs—for her tireless, exceptional, and inspiring work.



Gala Committee

President and CEO
Paul Hoffman, Liberty Science Center

Platinum Chair
Paul and Phyllis Fireman, The Paul and Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation

Innovation Chairs

Bruce L. Levy, President and CEO, BMR Energy
John H. and Regina K. Scully
Gregory Tusar, Head of Institutional Product, Coinbase
Josh Weston
, Honorary Chairman, ADP

Co-Chairs
David Barry, Founder and CEO, Urby
Sheri B. Bronstein, Chief People Officer, Bank of America
Alma DeMetropolis, Managing Director, Market Manager; J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Clarissa Goncalves, CFO, Global Product & Technology, Global Security, Strategy, and Procurement, ADP
Richard M. Hodosh, Former Medical Director, Atlantic Brain and Spine Institute
Stephen R. Howe, Jr., Retired Chairman, Ernst & Young LLP
Laura Overdeck, Founder, Bedtime Math
Chirag Patel, Co-CEO and President, Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Al Reba, SVP, Cardiovascular & Immunology Commercialization, Bristol Myers Squibb
Anthony T. Skiadas, EVP, CFO, Verizon Communications
Caroline Tillett, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Kenvue
Timothy Tracy, Global Client Service Partner, Americas Private Equity Leader, EY