Organization Honoree
Achieve Brain and Spine
Presented by Erdolo Eromo · Accepted on behalf of the organization by Dr. Deven Khosla
Achieve Brain and Spine was honored at the inaugural Illuminate Life Gala for its commitment to advancing surgical care and expanding access to specialized treatment for patients who might otherwise go without. The physicians of Achieve Brain and Spine were recognized as a team, reflecting the collaborative spirit behind their work and the lives it has changed.
Recognized on stage: Dr. Deven Khosla, Dr. Daniel Nagaswa, Dr. Ersno Eromo, Dr. Pouriya Ghayomi, and Dr. Lindsay Ross
Honoree
Dr. Jackie Rowles
Presented by Kelsey Rowles · Accepted in person
Dr. Jackie Rowles was honored for a career defined by compassion, clinical excellence, and service to patients and community. Introduced by Kelsey Rowles, Dr. Rowles accepted the award in person before a ballroom that rose to its feet, a moment that captured what the Illuminate Life Gala exists to celebrate.
Honoree
Metasebia Ketsela
Presented by Heather Richmond · Accepted on her behalf by Dagñea Teshome
Metasebia Ketsela was honored for the impact of her work and the lives it continues to touch. Dagñea Teshome accepted the award on her behalf, sharing her story with an audience that carried her spirit through the rest of the evening.
Accepted by Dagñea Teshome
Honoree
Jeffrey Cunningham
Presented by Mitch Yankovich, Annie Cunningham, and Jackson Cunningham · Accepted in person
Jeffrey Cunningham was honored for a lifetime of leadership and humanitarian commitment. Presented by Mitch Yankovich alongside Annie and Jackson Cunningham, the award was as much a family moment as a professional one, a tribute to the character behind the accomplishments.
