Betsy Smith is the President & CEO of the Central Park Conservancy. In her leadership for Central Park, one of the world’s most iconic and treasured public spaces, Betsy oversees strategic planning, park operations, marketing and communications. Building on the Conservancy’s successful completion of a 40-year restoration plan, Betsy’s focus is on ensuring that Central Park’s inspiring mission as the “mind and heart of all New Yorkers” is achieved through financial sustainability, operational excellence and engaged governance. During this episode, we’ll hear Betsy’s own stories about leadership and the importance of financial competence and confidence. She’ll share more with us about the power of philanthropy and how we can tap into generosity for positive impact.
