Elizabeth W. Smith | |
|---|---|
| President and CEO of the Central Park Conservancy | |
| Assumed office March 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas Blonsky |
| Assistant Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation | |
| In office 2002–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rye, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Scripps College |
Elizabeth Weinberg Smith (born 1952 or 1953) is an American non-profit administrator and former government employee, currently serving as the President and CEO of the Central Park Conservancy, the New York City nonprofit that raises 75% of Central Park's annual budget and is responsible for management of the 843-acre park. In the role, Smith oversees strategic planning, park operations, capital programming, public programming, development, marketing, and communication strategies.[1]
Smith previously served as Assistant Commissioner of New York City Department of Parks and Recreation under Mayor Michael Bloomberg following a 25-year career in finance.