10th Annual Playground Committee Luncheon
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
11:30 AM-3:00 PM
TRIBECA ROOFTOP
Honoring
Melissa Ben-Ishay
CEO & Co-Founder of Baked by Melissa, and NYT Bestselling Author
Catherine Holstein
Founder and Chief Creative Officer, KHAITE
Kelly Molinari
Vice President, U.S., Public Affairs, L’Oréal Groupe
Host
Naomi Ruchim
Emmy Award-winning Journalist & Correspondent, CBS News
About the Annual Playground Committee Luncheon
The HRPK Friends Playground Committee promotes and supports everything the Park has to offer, with a focus on kids of all ages, environmental education, sports and families. The 10th Annual Playground Committee Luncheon brings together Committee Members and neighborhood friends around Hudson River Park and the dedicated philanthropists and volunteers who help ensure its continued care, growth, and success.
Historically a sold-out event, the Luncheon has become a beloved tradition, reflecting the strength of the community that champions this vital public space.
Download the 2026 Playground Committee Luncheon Media Kit
Playground Committee Co-Presidents
Jenny Miller Dutton
Jill Simpson
Luncheon Chairs
Caroline Bliss Spencer
Valerie Doherty
Hayan Kim Lee
Lauren P. Legittino
Becca Mignanelli
Hanna Richheimer
Naomi Ruchim
Cassandra Ryan
Alexis Tarlow
Festive Attire – Radiant Sunset Inspired
2026 Luncheon Supporters*Thank you! Your generosity is invaluable and helps ensure the success of the Playground Committee Luncheon.PLAYGROUND SPONSORS Hudson Square Properties · L'Oréal Groupe · Turner Construction Company PARK TABLES Aditi Banga · Cameron Scott PATRON TABLES Genna Baron · Valerie Doherty · Jenny Miller Dutton · Hayan Kim Lee · Hanna Richheimer · Naomi Ruchim · Cassandra Ryan and Alexis Tarlow · Jill Simpson · Jessica Tan · Julia Zito and Julia Schnabel PARK SUPPORTERS Darian Ablon · Andreja Aviles · Sarah Barnett · Jennifer Baumgarten · Juliana Beckel · Lindsey Boylan · Kerry Burke · Uyen Tieu Canner · Ana Cantor · Emily Cao · Kristin Cederholm · Ana Maria Celis · Sarah Cha · Amanda Cheung · Romy Newman Cosmaciuc · Laura De Sole · Emily Dougherty · Kacy Ellis · Shelly Gagnon · Maribeth Gainard · Allison Gollust · Staci Goodman · Steph Korey Goodwin · Melissa Gottesman · Charlotte Gray · Ashley Gunther · Faye Hakki · Kandice Halpin · Leigh Harlan · Julie Heller · Arti Jagirdar · Rebecca Jarvis · Neha Jindal · Amandalyn Jones · Kristiana Katis · Melissa Keary · Breanna Khoury · Laura Krey · Alison LaBarte · Sarah Lambert · Jessica Losquadro · Rebecca Loweth · Eliza McDonald · Michaela C. McKenny · Heidi Meeker · Becca Mignanelli · Caitlyn Mortimer · Anni Muir · Leslie Neville · Sylvia Oberwager · Grace Ormond · Erica Pettis · Britt Power · Dana Power · Lauren Pratapas · Carol Han Pyle · Devyani Ramani · Aima Raza · Kimberly Ross · Theresa Ross · Talia Rubenstein · Sarah Rueven · Annie Russ · Kristen Salmon · Haley Schwartz · Nadine Shahbaz · Amy Shen · Jillian Simon · Rachel J. Sinensky · Whitney Snider · Abby Soleimani · Caroline Bliss Spencer · Ashley Spivey · Eleonora Srugo · Jessica Tannenbaum · Corrinne Taubman · Nithya Thadani · Sophia Tran-Vu · Anna Adler Tykocinski · Agnes Wanielista · Caroline Weinberg · Aly Weisman · Rachel Wexler · Susana Zaph PATRON SUPPORTERS Sarah Blakley-Cartwright · Amanda Cantor · Lindsay Cooper · Carly Suber Doran · DUSC · Julie Gershenson · Luba Greeder · Lindsay Gruber · Sara Hankin · Prue Hyman · Luz Kyncl · Francine McCaffrey · Krista Nickols · Jennifer Nyp · Denise Rollandi · Mallory Schultz · Ami Sheth · Heather Summe MODELS & BOTTLES SPONSORS Doherty Enterprises · Tombolo GIFT BAG SPONSORS Alice Mushrooms · Blake Brown Hair · Charmspring · Daniel Belkin MD FAAD FACMS · Dojo · Elliston Pediatrics · KILLIAN Paris · L’Oréal Groupe · Nette · Shiseido · SuperSmalls · Tombolo · wthn *As of March 4, 2026 |