About Hear Me Roar

Our Event

Hear Me Roar 2025 was an unforgettable night dedicated to inspiring every individual to find their voice and speak up on the issues that matter most. When one voice rises, it can awaken the entire jungle. Together, we asked: Where do our tracks take us? How do we lead our pack? How do we inspire an uproar?

The stunning Natural History Museum of Los Angeles provided the perfect backdrop for an evening filled with art, energy, and purpose. Guests entered through the grand foyer—beneath the watchful eye of the T. rex—for our silent auction and visual art showcase. The night roared to life with a performance by the DRUM COMPANY, leading us into our main event.

Our co-chairs, Jade and Channing, guided guests through the wild world of grantmaking, introducing the board and sharing our mission. Grant recipients then took the runway, styled in makeup, fashion, and accessories generously donated by Tower 28, Natalie Martin, and Steve Madden.

A highlight of the evening was hearing from Ana Hernandez, whose powerful story moved many to tears, reminding us why we do this work. Student art, fashion, and film were later showcased in front of our panel of celebrity judges.

We ended the night celebrating the creativity and commitment of our board members, and the unwavering support of our community. Thanks to you, we’re able to continue investing in underserved women and girls—and amplifying voices that deserve to be heard.

Our Judges

Actress Ever Carradine (The Handmaid's Tale, Will & Grace, The Requiem Boogie), actress Sarah Rafferty (Suits, My Life With The Walter Boys), photographer Alan Silfen, and director Valerie Weiss (Outer Banks, Scandal).

Photos

2025 Visual Art Winners

1st place

Whatever Happens

Whatever Happens represents the unknown of death - the color of the square against the black and white background highlighting its inevitability. I intend for this piece to inspire others to venture willingly through life despite the uncertainty of death.
- Lauren Vick ‘25

2nd place

Beneath the Pile

I created an image composed of items of clothing from my sister and my closets, selecting distinctly feminine items to mimic the chaotic interior of a girl’s closet. To contrast the playfulness of the composition, I collaged our arms reaching out in a suffocated plea for help. This piece is a tribute to the joy of clothes swapping and sisterhood - and the danger of being swallowed whole.
- Penny Stoller ‘26

3rd place

Untitled

This portrait is of my twin sister and her best friend. With both of the subjects dressed in green in a green environment, I aimed to represent the closeness but also the softness of the two subjects and their friendship - which is reflected in their environment.
- Dinah Yorkin ‘25

2025 Film Winner

Peel

In Peel, the protagonist’s journey to reclaim a stolen pizza becomes a metaphor for resilience and self-empowerment. As she chases down the thief, her persistence highlights the strength found in standing up for what’s rightfully hers, embodying the spirit of "Hear Me Roar." The film’s unexpected ending, marked by a banana peel slip, serves as a reminder that even in victory, life’s unpredictability keeps us grounded.

-Sasha Barnow ‘25

2025 Fashion Winners

Most Ready to Wear

Venom in Vinyl

I wanted my first piece to contrast the softness of the second - inspired by the poison dart frog. I wanted to make a striking piece that shows that even the smallest creature can be deadly. Native to Central andSouth America, the poison dart frogs are brightly colored warning others that they are not to be trifled with. The fabric is a stiff vinyl, a nod to the punk movement of the 70s and the influence of Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren.

Piña Cascada

My second piece was inspired by Iguazu Falls, located between Brazil and Argentina, interpreting “Hear Me Roar” as the thunderous crash of a waterfall that interrupts the stillness of the surrounding jungle. I handmade both the jewelry and the dress, which is entirely hand beaded and hand crocheted, comprising of nearly 10,000 individual stitches. The cascading design mimics a waterfall, but if you look closely, is comprised of small pineapples interwoven throughout the lace.

-Francesca Moreno ‘26

Most Groundbreaking

Flesh and Bone

My piece celebrates nature's raw architecture, where inner strength surpasses outward appearance. The body jewelry is the heart of this design, reflecting the importance of an animal's skeletal structure as the basis of its identity. in line with this year's “Hear Me Roar” theme, this piece highlights the internal power and resilience at the core of an animal's being.

-Ria Desai ‘26

Fiercest Look

Femme Fatale

I was inspired by my “California Literature” class this year and was specifically interested in our discussion about the role that the “femme fatale” plays in old cinema. So, with my dress, I interrelate the characteristics of a “femme fatale” to wild animals, specifically a zebra. I chose the iconic white and black stripes of zebra print to represent how femininity is multifaceted. I strove to capture an expression of individuality in my dress - something I've witnessed in my community during my time at Marlborough. Overall, my dress’s goal is to explore the conversions between femininity and nature.

-Hana Bradshaw ‘26