From Bottle to Gala: Raising Spirits for Verte 2025

Inside the Annual Wine Procurement Party

Last month, the Grades of Green team came together to support the annual Wine Procurement Party for the upcoming Verte Gala—an event that plays a key role in making the gala truly unforgettable. Many of our board members and friends of Grades of Green brought their own wine to contribute to the wine auction at Verte. The party was hosted at the stunning Kirkpatrick residence and organized by Shaya Kirkpatrick, co-founder of Grades of Green.

Guests were warmly welcomed, checked in, and their wine donations were carefully collected and logged. While enjoying delicious pizza from Olive Wood Pizza and refreshing drinks, attendees had the opportunity to mingle, relax, and take in the breathtaking views of the residence. Each bottle donated helps make the gala a success, and the evening was filled with laughter, good conversation, and a shared commitment to a great cause.

A look at the donated wine collected for the Verte Gala’s wine auction.

Our team helped ensure everything ran smoothly—bartending, greeting guests at check-in, and logging every bottle with precision. We also captured the excitement of the evening through dynamic action shots.

Thanks to this incredible teamwork, the wine procurement process is well on its way to making the Verte Gala a night to remember.

A heartfelt thank-you to Shaya Kirkpatrick for graciously hosting this year’s Wine Procurement Party and to everyone who joined in support of Grades of Green.

Here’s to a successful Verte Gala ahead!

Tickets for this year’s Verte Gala may be sold out, but you can still support the event! Visit the Verte 2025 webpage to contribute or learn about other ways to get involved.

Isabella Lee
Multmedia Outreach & Operations Specialist

Born and raised in Los Angeles County, Isabella studied Psychology at UCLA with a focus on Digital Humanities and Community Engagement. A lifelong creative, she’s been drawing since childhood and has explored many forms of art—from painting and digital illustration to video editing. During college, Isabella discovered a passion for user experience design, which combined her technical skills with her love for thoughtful, people-centered problem solving. She gained hands-on experience in UX, website design, and project management through various academic projects and internships. Isabella is proud to support environmental education through Grades of Green, where she brings together her creativity and advocacy. In high school, her artwork was recognized in an international ocean awareness competition, and in college, she received an award from a UCLA student organization for a piece highlighting the connection between nature and mental health. Outside of work, Isabella enjoys reading, drawing, and finding inspiration in everyday moments.

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