What: Women in Leadership Conversation and Lunch
Where: LBJ Library and Museum
The details: Leading ladies gathered on May 4 for an empowering luncheon presented by the LBJ Future Forum and the Seton Forum. Texas Tribune editor-in-chief Emily Ramshaw led an inspiring discussion on the road to the top: the obstacles women face as they rise to leadership roles — and how to overcome them.
The open conversation featured acclaimed panelists Christi Craddick (Texas Railroad Commissioner), Jessica Honegger (Noonday Collection founder), and Michelle L. Robertson (Seton Family of Hospitals president and CEO and Ascension's Texas Ministry COO).
Who: Addie Broyles, Jill Angelo, Lemuel Williams, Scott McAfee, Leslie Wingo, Toya Bell, Linda Neavel Dickens, Jamie Lipp, Danielle Kasling, Eunice Duong, Omar Hossain, Carolyn Wright, Mary-Ellen Thomas, Susan Palombo, Ellen Arnold, Aerin Pfaffenberger, Meghan Kempf, Emma Garrett, Mark Garrett, Marilyn Talkington, Joanne Richards, Ana Jordan, Jane Scroggs,and Dr. Ken Gladish.
Emily Ramshaw, Jessica Honegger, Christi Craddick, and Michelle L. Robertson.
It was hard to know where to look with so many colors and patterns.Photo by Justin Lietner
The fashion merged beautifully with the lush surroundings. (Pictured: Lauren Petrowski & Tania Ortega)Photo by Justin Lietner
Austin Monthly editor-in-chief Madeline Hollern is perfectly poised, as always. (Pictured with Tiffany Collier)Photo by Justin Lietner
Clean white keeps the focus on perfect hair and makeup.Photo by Justin Lietner
Auctioneer Carrie Fruge of BiddyUp balanced volume with cutouts.Photo by Justin Lietner
It's like this trio was modeling the trends of the night: large format print, small florals with ruffles, and a laid-back suit.Photo by Justin Lietner
Some of the vendors, like these visitors from El Alma, dressed on-theme.Photo by Justin Lietner
The band, Smooth Nature, was cool in more earthy tones.Photo by Justin Lietner
This charismatic cowboy loosens up the crowd as an auction assistant.Photo by Justin Lietner
Jennie Branch's gold and purple ensemble looks regal at twilight. (Pictured with Rob Kepple)Photo by Justin Lietner
There's no law saying you can't wear black to a garden party. Here's how it's done.Photo by Justin Lietner
Kathryn Ross and her guest were two of the most vibrantly dressed attendees.Photo by Justin Lietner
The sun sets on the Umlauf's 26th annual garden party.Photo by Justin Lietner