Event Organizers
Elena DeStefano / Atelier Interiors
Elena DeStefano is the founder of Atelier Interiors, a refined residential design firm in Haverford known for its deeply personalized and curated approach.
With degrees in Interior Architecture and Design from Drexel University and more than 20 years of experience, Elena creates elegant, intentional spaces during life’s pivotal transitions, including divorce, relocation, merging households, and second homes. Born and raised on Philadelphia’s Main Line, she brings a background in psychology, a trained eye for detail, and a deep understanding of how design influences behavior, mood, and well-being. Clients trust her to lead with clarity, style, and purpose at moments when it matters most.
Marilee Wolf / Compass Real Estate
Marilee Wolf “Leads the Pack” with deep Real Estate knowledge, custom strategies and expert advice.
Marilee began her career as a full-time realtor in 2004. Through tireless work, true Philadelphia grit and her direct approach, she has successfully navigated some of the toughest times in real estate history. Her mission is to provide top-notch customer service and smooth guidance through the nuances of each transaction. Marilee serves clients in the Greater Philadelphia and Central Pennsylvania markets.
Kim Strengari & Marianne Gere / Conshy Girls
The “Conshy Girls,” Kim Strengari and Marianne Gere, became instant best friends while bartending on the Main Line in 1990.
That connection sparked a partnership that has lasted over 25 years and evolved into Conshy Girls Restaurant Group & Catering, which includes Gypsy Saloon in West Conshohocken, Southern Cross Kitchen in Conshohocken, and a full-service catering company. They have been a fixture in the suburban Philadelphia restaurant scene for nearly two decades. In 2016, Michael Golden joined the team, drawn to their passion and dedication. When you walk into a Conshy Girls space, you feel it right away — warmth, creativity, and a commitment to doing things their way.
Event Sponsors
Chiffon, Joyce, and Allan Goldberg
Layla, Josie, Maria, and Bill Kuttruff
Creative Solutions, Peter Bashano
Event Beneficiary
New Leash on Life USA
New Leash on Life USA is a local nonprofit that facilitates fresh starts for both justice-impacted individuals and at-risk dogs.
Their programs rescue the most vulnerable dogs in our local community and bring them to prisons in the Philadelphia area, where both the people and the dogs are transformed by the power of the human-animal bond to prepare for their return to the community. Upon graduation, the participants receive wraparound services and paid internships before securing permanent employment, and the dogs are placed into their forever adoptive homes. New Leash has lowered the recidivism rate by 3-4x for the more than 600 individuals served and has saved the lives of more than 300 dogs at risk of euthanasia.
Join Us October 15, 2025
