40 Under Forty Honoree Gala Program, 2019.

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Honorees
Alix Schwartz -6 Amy Lagusker-Komen -6 Andy Simpson -6 Audra Cheney -6 Benjamin Budhu -6 Brittany Barlog -7 Cass Stauffer -7 Cassondra Murray -7 Christine Inglis -7 Corrine Barchanowicz -7 Crystal Hilstein -8 Daniel Faina -8 Frankie Rios -8 Haydee Scott -8 HeatherSandnes-Grleder -8 Heidi Jeffrey -9 Irene Boden -9 Jade Aubuchon -9 James Schramm -9 Janine Fairall -9
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Jason Gibbs -10 Jason Plunkett -10 Jennifer Marshall -10 Jess Guidroz -10 Jessica Chambers -10 Katie HIii -11 Kelly O'Keefe -11 Krystina Reyes -11 Lance O'Keefe -11 Leo Alfaro -11 Maeesha Merchant -12 Manuel White -12 Monica Fawcett -12 Patricia Silva -12 Piotr Orzechowski -12 Quan Gan -13 Rebecca Garcia -13 Robert Clark -13 Sarah Brewer -13 Stephanie Gurne -13
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To Our Honorees, Their Families, and Guests,
On behalf of Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita, I want to personally congratulate this year's SCV 40 Under Forty class! You have shown dedication, passion and drive towards creating positive change in your community. I want to thank you all for your contributions to making Santa Clarita and the surrounding areas a better place for young professionals to prosper. I am extremely proud of each one of you.
Enjoy tonight, you deserve all the success!
-Taylor Kellstrom
JCI Santa Clarita, 2019 President

Welcome honorees!
After nine months of planning, awards night is finally upon us. It was really inspiring getting to learn about what fuels each of our honorees this year. Everyone has such unique stories and passions. We're so proud of the work you do in making life better for everyone else. Tonight is about celebrating all of you. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! We wish you all the best and can't wait to see what the class of 2019 accomplishes in the future.
-Chelsea Orzechowski, Daniela Echaiz, and Koren Young
2019 Co-Chairs, SCV 40 Under Forty
Program
5:00 -7:00pm Cocktail Hour
7:00 -7:15pm
7:15 -8:15pm
8:15 -8:45pm 8:45 -9:45pm
9:45 -10:00pm
10:00pm -close
Doors to the Theatre will open at 6:45pm to begin seating
Opening Act and Introductions

Comedian Rocky Whatule of JR's Comedy Club

Co-Chairs -Chelsea Orzechowski, Daniela Echaiz, .and Koren Young

Awards Ceremony

Group A Honorees

Speaker -Cameron Smyth: A JCI Journey to Public Service

Group B Honorees

Speaker -Taylor Kellstrom: JCI and its Community Impact

Performance by D'Wilfri DanceArt and Entertainment

Intermission Awards Ceremony

Aidan Park of JR's Comedy Club

Group C Honorees

Speaker -Dawn Abasta: From Humble Beginnings

Group D Honorees

Speaker -Christy Smith: JCl's Contributions and Upcoming Events

Closing Statements
Co-Chairs -Chelsea Orzechowski, Daniela Echaiz, and Koren Young
After Party To Follow

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