Columbia Children's Health Gala

On May 12, 2026, the 12th Annual Columbia Children's Gala will take place at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. For more than a century, Columbia University has been committed to making a difference in the lives of children. Every year, this event raises funds and awareness to support pioneering research and advancements in treatment to better the lives of children today and in the future.
This year at the Gala, it is our privilege to highlight how the doctors and scientists of Columbia Children's Health navigate chronic conditions for the most complex, comprehensive pediatric cases. This continuum of care for our most vulnerable young patients and their families relies on Columbia's multidisciplinary expertise, coordinated care models, and specialized centers. The strong collaborative relationships between clinicians and researchers, and among our leading specialists, makes us uniquely well suited to care for these children. Columbia is the destination for the sickest children. As they and their families seek answers, treatment, and comfort, our talented faculty addresses their physical, mental, and emotional needs, while integrating the latest research into advanced care for children throughout their lives.
We look forward to coming together on May 12, as we work toward an even brighter future of promising outcomes and elevating care for all children.
For questions or additional information, please contact us at childrenshealth@cumc.columbia.edu or 347-712-1581.
Children's Board at Columbia
Chair
- Lawrence Neubauer
Members
- Dana Baumgarten
- Joshua Baumgarten
- Deanna Berkeley
- James Berkeley
- Tania Brief
- Bhanu Choudhrie
- Dhairya Choudhrie
- Karina Choudhrie
- Andrew Ehrlich
- Jeremy Gelber, MD
- Pauline Gelber
- Danielle Guarino
- John Guarino
- Adam Hirsch
- Janet Joseph
- David Kaufthal
- Lori Kaufthal
- Karen A. Kennedy, MD
- Kevin W. Kennedy
- Jung Lee
- Jillian Marcus
- Ariane Matschullat
- Clare Matschullat
- Robert Matthews
- Sue Matthews
- Anne Fentress Neubauer
- Ellen Oppenheim
- Jeffrey A. Oppenheim
- Gabriela Palmieri (for the Choudhrie Family)
- Jennifer I. Ratner, MD
- Allan Reine
- Amy Mulderry Reine
- Ben Seelaus
- Sarah Seelaus
- Alexander Silver
- Brian Silver
- Jamie Silver
- Colleen Tanjeloff
- Eric Tanjeloff
Faculty Leader
- Marina Catallozzi, MD