Overview
Join us for a celebration of sunshine, sisterhood and the significant impact we can have when we support the Arts Center’s Social Impact initiatives together. Spend the day with hundreds of New Jersey’s most dynamic women, who have supported NJPAC for three decades with their unstoppable energy and fearless fundraising.
the 2026 ronnie goldberg award for “outstanding contributions to women@njpac” will be presented to:
Karen C. Young
We are excited to applaud Karen C. Young –Chair of PwC US Board of Partners and Principals, US Sales Leader at PwC and NJPAC Board Member — as this year’s Ronnie Goldberg Award honoree, in appreciation of her longtime support of the Arts Center and commitment to Women@NJPAC.
keynote speaker
Michele Thornton Ghee
Michele Thornton Ghee
The president and an equity owner of PlayersTV, an athlete-led media network redefining the intersection of sports, culture and storytelling. She leads strategy, content, partnerships and growth as PlayersTV scales athlete-driven programming and owned distribution.
luncheon co-chairs
Rhonda McFarlane Richard, Esq
Rana P. Barclay
Vani Krishnamurthy
All seating for the Spring Luncheon is now fully reserved, and we are deeply grateful for the extraordinary response from our community. To join the waiting list, please email women@njpac.org
your impact
Proceeds from the Spring Luncheon 2026
For information about sponsorships, box seats or to make a donation, please contact Stacey Joseph, Director of Events, at sjoseph@njpac.org or 973.
lead sponsors
The MCJ Amelior Foundation
Underwriter sponsors
Rana P. Barclay
Deborah Q. Belfatto
Patricia L. Capawana
Mindy A. Cohen
Zenola Harper, Esq.
Rhonda McFarlane Richard, Esq
Nina Mitchell Wells, Esq.
Karen and Bill Young
Blossoms sponsors
Audible
Jennifer Buurma
Patricia A. Chambers
The Fidelco Group – The Berson Family
Forvis Mazars LLP
Kim Hobbs
Tammye T. Jones
Vani Krishnamurthy
Ruth C. Lipper
Sonia Luaces
PNC
PSEG
Arthur Ryan and Family
Elisabeth Ryan
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc
Faith Taylor
TD Bank
The Westfield Group
Buds sponsors
Audrey Bartner
CHANEL
Neiman Marcus – Short Hills
New Jersey Children’s Foundation
Panasonic
The Whole Woman