12th Annual Gala
Who: All are welcome!
What: 12th Annual Gala Fundraiser
Where: New location! Redwood Canyon Golf Course, 17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546
When: Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Join us for a beautiful evening at Redwood Canyon Golf Course for dinner, wine, entertainment, and auction activities to raise funds for Chabot College students and programs.
Early bird ticket pricing is $195 per ticket through September 11. Tickets include: a reception, three-course dinner, wine, and entertainment.
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Friends of Chabot College Foundation 2026 Honorees
Dr. Cathy Sandeen
Born and raised in the East Bay (Oakland and San Leandro), Cathy Sandeen returned home to her roots to become president of Cal State East Bay in January 2021. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Sandeen has devoted her career to ensuring others have the same opportunities for social mobility she received through higher education. Prior to joining Cal State East Bay, she served at chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Wisconsin Colleges and Extension. Other positions included vice president of educational attainment and innovation at the American Council on Education in Washington DC, dean of UCLA Extension and vice provost and dean of the University Extension and summer session at UC Santa Cruz. Dr Sandeen earned a PhD in communication from the University of Utah and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management as well as a bachelors degree from Cal Poly Humboldt (formerly Humboldt State University) and a masters degree from San Francisco State University. From bringing Cal State East back from the pandemic to leading the selection of a new university mascot (Perry the Peregrine Falcon!)—and everything in between—serving this region has been the honor of her lifetime.
Pat Gacoscos †, Former Vice Chair and Secretary of Friends of Chabot College
Pat Gacoscos, Friends of Chabot College former Vice Chair and Secretary Board Member, dedicated decades to public service, serving as a Union City Council Member, Trustee of the New Haven Unified School District, and Director of the Union Sanitary District. She also served on the Human Relations Commissions for both Alameda County and Union City, chaired the Union City Sister Cities program, and remained active in numerous community organizations. In 2011, she was recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipino Women in the United States.
Before her public service career, Pat taught in Manila public schools and worked as a research analyst for the California Department of Public Health. As a founding member of the Friends of Chabot College Foundation in 2014, she played a vital role in strengthening connections between Chabot College, Union City businesses, and community organizations. A passionate advocate for students, she consistently championed educational opportunities and promoted Chabot College to youth throughout her community. She leaves a lasting legacy of service, compassion, and leadership.
Tony Muñoz, North Coast States Carpenters Local Union 713
Bio and photo coming soon.