JESSICA ABO AT WOMAN IN INDUSTRY LUNCHEON

Jessica Abo

The seventh annual Women In Industry Luncheon raised more than $200,000 on June 6 to benefit Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) and Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation, Inc., partner charities that have provided over $1 billion in new product donations to families impacted by poverty and natural disasters.

 The event, held at Cipriani 42nd St. in New York City, introduced Denise Durham Williams as the new President and CEO of K.I.D.S. and honored Margaret Hayes, President of Fashion Group International; Kelly Neal Mariotti, CEO of First Candle; Joanne Podell, Vice Chairman, Retail Services, Cushman & Wakefield, and Maura Regan, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Consumer Products, Sesame Workshop. NY1 News journalist Jessica Abo was the emcee. A portion of the proceeds raised by the event will support the charities’ relief efforts for families affected by the recent Oklahoma tornadoes.