AXIS 5 YEAR CELEBRATION GLOW UP GALA

The Axis 5 Year Celebration Glow Up Gala was held on October 11, 2025 at Gravitas in Beverly Hills. Over 200 guests came together for a vibrant evening of art, music, food, and community to celebrate the transformational impact of equity in education.

The evening was hosted by Master of Ceremonies Kevin Frazier and featured Founder’s Remarks by Axis Founder + Executive Director Collette Bowers Zinn. The 2025 Reveta Bowers Legacy Award was presented to Dr. Jon Carroll, Founder + Head of School of Jabali Academy.

Guests also heard from Axis Cohort 4 parents Jovian and George Peters; Axis Student Leader alum Zoha Pattanaik; and Axis Board Member and Managing Director of Apheta, Lalat Pattanaik. The event raised critical funds to support the mission of Axis—to create pathways to educational equity for underrepresented students and families of color.