The Women’s Committee Board of Directors of the Central Park Conservancy hosted its Annual Fall Luncheon at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The sold-out event began with a welcome reception followed by a luncheon with sweeping views of Central Park. After lunch, guests were treated to a special conversation between author and Food Network Host, Ina Garten, and award-winning journalist, Tamron Hall. The event raised $400,000 which will go towards the Conservancy’s mission to restore, manage and enhance Central Park.

Alexia Leuschen, President of the Women’s Committee, was joined by Co-Chairmen Abigail Baratta, Maryellen Cundey, Samantha Topping Gellert, and Clémence von Mueffling. Additional notable attendees included Shelley Carr, Norma Dana, Amandine Freidheim, Rachel Hovnanian, Tracey Huff, Sharon Jacob, Karen LeFrak, Gillian Miniter, Marcia Mishaan, Margo Nederlander, Jenny Paulson, Yesim Philip, Deborah Roberts, Barbara Cirkva Schumacher, Gillian Steel, Julia Utsch, and Conservancy President & CEO, Betsy Smith.