22nd Annual Change Your World Gala
2025: A Call for Courage
On Saturday, October 11, courage lit up the room at the Change Your World Gala and it hasn’t faded since. With the incredible generosity of our sponsors, attendees, and online auction champions, we raised more than $344,000 for human rights education in Idaho and beyond. This incredible fundraising milestone demonstrates that there is extraordinary power in what we can do together.
Thank you to everyone who attended the gala as well as those who support our mission throughout the year. Your presence, participation, and belief in our work bring to life the courage our community needs.
With gratitude,
Wassmuth Center for Human Rights Team
SAVE THE DATE
Next year’s Change Your World Gala will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026!
Interested in early bird tickets or sponsoring next year’s gala?
Share your interest through this form and we’ll be in touch with more information. No payment necessary until the spring of 2026!
Evening Highlights
Keynote Speaker: Be inspired by thought-provoking insights from a community leader in human rights
Live Music: Be uplifted by performances from local musicians
No-Host Cocktails & Dinner: Enjoy a carefully curated menu and drinks for a delightful evening
Exclusive Auctions: Bid on extraordinary experiences, art, and travel opportunities
Program Videos & Stories: Experience the impact of our work through powerful narratives
Awards Ceremony: Honor those who stand up for others and lead with courage and compassion
Upstander of the Year Award
Human Rights Educator of the Year Award
2025 Awards
Idaho Human Rights Educator of the Year Award
We are proud to honor Shayna Lopez, a U.S. history teacher in Meridian, with the 2025 Idaho Human Rights Educator of the Year Award. Nominated by a former student, Shayna has been teaching social studies in Idaho for eight hears and is committed to creating a classroom community where every student feels welcome, seen, and valued. She brings the past to life by sharing stories of ordinary people who changed their world for the better, encouraging students to see the power of their own voices and experiences. Alongside her husband Brandon and their two children, Arlo and Oliver, Shayna continues to foster curiosity, inclusion, and respect within and beyond the classroom.
Community Upstander of the Year Award
Sarah Inama has been teaching world studies in Idaho public schools since 2020. She currently teaches at East Jr. High and advises the National Junior Honor Society. Raised in Idaho and a graduate of the University of Idaho in International Studies, Sarah blends a global perspective with deep local roots. Recently, she made headlines for standing by her students when a classroom sign reading “Everyone is Welcome Here” was ordered to be removed under new state laws. Sarah refused, believing that creating a classroom where every student feels they belong is at the heart of her work as an educator. With husband Adrian and their toddler, she loves exploring Idaho—hiking, camping, skiing, and everything in between.
Event Partners
Looking Back:
2024 Change Your World
A Gathering of Changemakers
420 attendees. 16 industries.
One shared purpose—standing up for human rights.
Auction for Impact
130 incredible auction items. Dream vacations. One-of-a-kind centerpieces. Unique offerings from local businesses. Every bid turned generosity into lasting change.
A Legacy of Generosity
It was a record-breaking year. Together, we raised over $273,000 to keep human rights education accessible to all.
A Community Promise
More than a fundraiser—this was a promise to build a community where dignity is upheld, every voice matters, and standing up for others is a shared responsibility.
Interested in Sponsorsing?
The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights is 100% dependent on donations and sponsorship. We need your help to continue the valuable work being done in classrooms and communities throughout the state.
“We can start now, start slowly changing the world.”
- Anne Frank