Speakers & Special Guests
An incredible lineup of special guests brought energy, expertise, and entertainment to this year’s event.
Emcee
Kevin Gehl
Kevin is an Emmy Award–winning sports broadcaster who calls play-by-play for ESPN, NESN, and NBC Sports Boston, bringing energy, insight, and a polished presence to every game he covers.
Off the air, he leads the Sports & Entertainment Division for The Collective at Compass, helping clients throughout the Greater Boston area and beyond achieve their real estate goals.
Emcee
Kris Budden
A nationally recognized sports reporter and host for ESPN, covering college football, basketball, baseball, and softball, and serving as a weekday host on SiriusXM College Radio.
Recognized for her work reporting on the San Diego Padres and delivering insightful coverage of major college sports, Kris brings energy, expertise, and a passion for connecting with audiences to every event she hosts.
Musical Guest
Keller Cox
Keller Cox is a Texas Country artist with a style that blends raw energy and genuine storytelling. His music captures the spirit of the genre while delivering stories that resonate with audiences across Texas and beyond.
His sophomore album Good Again, Amen, climbed the Texas Country charts and further cemented his place as one of the scene’s most exciting rising voices.
Speaker
Arthur Hong, M.D., M.P.H.
Dr. Arthur Hong leads a group of researchers and clinicians - the Cancer Care Delivery Research Collaborative - at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and at Parkland Health, who work together to fix last-mile problems and inefficiencies in cancer care delivery.
His work has been generously supported by the American Cancer Society with 2 separate grants, from 2020-2023 and another that started this month and runs through 2027.
AAC 2025 Event Honoree
Susie Swanson
A top-producing agent in Dallas’s luxury market, Susie Swanson is known for her full-service approach to buying and selling distinctive homes. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, she uses her journey to advocate for women navigating cancer with courage and compassion.
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​This year, she is honored as the event’s 2025 honoree in recognition of her resilience and advocacy.
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Auctioneer
Anna Couvrette
Anna is a benefit auctioneer and emcee who has partnered with nonprofits since 2017 to drive successful fundraising events. With a background in theater and business from USC, she blends dynamic stage presence with strategic expertise to deliver engaging, results-focused experiences.
With a touch of humor and a dash of class, Anna brings energy and enthusiasm to every event.