The Alumni Board invited me to their VIP reception at the Cooper Square Hotel to support fundraising initiatives for NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate.

A few people were not sure where I landed work-wise after graduating, and an acquaintance recently asked my friend if I was an event planner!

I am in Business Development at a green roof company who designs, engineers, installs, and maintains green roof technology.

www.greensulate.com

Our Founder was recognized as a Featured Innovator at the Aspen Institute’s Innovation Economy Conference in 2009. Intel sponsored our participation and marketing along with nine other innovators:

Greensulate at 2009 Innovation Economy Conference

Aspen Institute

Panelists included:
Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education
Paul Otellini, President and CEO, Intel Corporation
Lawrence Summers, Director of the National Economic Council
Carol Browner, Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change

Our firm was also recognized as one of the top five companies at the Opportunity Green Conference in 2009.

Here is our recent newsletter:
http://www.greensulate.com/newsletters/2010-06/

We have developed green roofs from Los Angeles to New York City ranging from 500 to 25,000 sq.ft. For a list of our references please contact me at christina.vescovo@greensulate.com.

As a result of the June 8th party we planted 16 trees.

Press from Women’s Mafia Featuring Engie Style MTNYC Benefit…more trees and more news to come!

Transforming the Environment Through Fashion and Philanthropy

Thank you to everyone…more photos and credits are on this page:

Event Credits

The Buds have really grown up! In just two years, we’ve shifted from hosting impromptu art and wine gatherings to working with major developers and hoteliers at rooftop parties. On June 8th we will benefit from a major fashion fundraiser. The press exposure is excellent; MillionTreesNYC is what makes our organization so attractive.

The Junior Committee’s mission is to bring the new leaders of NYC, who, on top of successful careers, have committed themselves to the outcome of our future environment. One of the most incredible aspects of the Strand Hotel party: all of the proceeds (approximately $5500) will to toward MillionTreesNYC.

Reasons to visit Strand: Don Glassie, the owner, is an environmentalist. The Strand Hotel is a green hotel right off Bryant Park, which makes it THE place for drinks after your HBO Summer Series movie on the park. The Top of the Strand atmosphere, created by set designer Lydia Marks of Sex in the City, is HOT!

New York Social Diary

Panache Privée

Manhattan Society

Thanks to the many people who have joined the NYRP and Million Trees NYC movement, we’ve jumped 30% ahead of schedule. Individuals and corporate sponsors give New York Restoration Project the power to be the city’s largest property manager and one of the most financially solvent non profit organizations. Somewhere along the line, many people lose touch of an essential and flawless aspect of community: we are all connected to each other and nature. NYRP attracts people who understand this, and go out of their way to plan amazing parties to spread the word!

Emily Conner, your generosity is unyielding. Thank you so much for organizing this Donna Karan event, dedicating your social network to us, and bringing Guest of a Guest to shoot for their site.

Donna Karan event hosted by Emily Conner

Mike Namer offered his entire art gallery and beautiful Village Green sales office to host the Young Real Estate Professionals benefit for Million Trees. Gallery 151 recently added the photos to their website to recap this event which raised approximately $2000 for Million Trees!

Trashion Exhibit and Million Trees Benefit

In May, The Junior Board will host a private party at the Strand Hotel located at 33 West 37th Street to promote Bette Midler’s Spring Gala Picnic. An open bar and hors d’oeuvres shall be generously provided by the hotel and Veev Vodka.

The Junior Board is looking for Event Committee chairs for the following: to promote Bette’s spring picnic on May 17th and to organize additional events throughout the year. If NYC is your home, you are at a point in your career that allows you freedom be philanthropic, and you possess character of heart and gravity, we would love to meet you. The more you share, the more you will have! Email me at cvescovo@gmail.com.