Conservancy Hires New President and CEO
Piedmont Park Conservancy announced its new President and CEO,
Yvette Bowden to more than 700 members of the business and civic communities at its twelfth annual Landmark Luncheon, Wednesday, May 7. Bowden joins the Conservancy as it nears the completion of a capital campaign to raise $43 million for phase one of a transformative 53-acre expansion of Piedmont Park.  She previously served as Executive Director of the Giving Tree, a nonprofit adoption agency for children with special needs in foster care.

President of the board of directors for the Conservancy, Mark Rusche – partner, Alston & Bird – said he was confident that the executive search process resulted in the hiring of the candidate best equipped to move the organization forward with the $70 million expansion that will add 40 percent of green space to Piedmont over the next 10 years.
 
“We are fortunate to have found a dedicated executive with experience in both the private non-profit and public sectors that has the passion and skills to take this organization to the next level,” Rusche said.  “Yvette is a tireless, energetic and committed leader who is eager to work with our dynamic staff and Board to manage the Conservancy through its next phase of growth and success.” To learn more about our new CEO, read the complete news release.



Visit the Green Market this Saturday!
Shop at the Green Market for Piedmont Park
Visit the Conservancy's Green Market for Piedmont Park this Saturday, May 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Now in its fifth year, Green Market is one of the city's markets that features locally grown produce, fresh-cut flowers and natural products. Dozens of similar farmers markets have sprung up all over the metro area, but none offer the scenic backdrop of Atlanta's favorite gathering place - Piedmont Park.

Whether you're coming to market for your weekly local produce or just a pastry and a cup of coffee, the Green Market is yet another way to start Saturday off on the GREEN foot. More info.
    
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