Esther Coopersmith | |
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 Coopersmith (left) with Nancy Pelosi in 2023 | |
| Born | Esther Lipsen January 18, 1930 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | March 26, 2024 (aged 94) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Years active | 1952–2023 |
| Title | UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador (since 2009) |
| Spouse |
Jack Coopersmith
(m. 1954; died 1991) |
| Children | 4 |
Esther Lipsen Coopersmith (January 18, 1930 – March 26, 2024) was an American diplomat, philanthropist, political lobbyist, and a champion for women's equality. For over 70 years, she organized gatherings, from small dinners to grand formal ones, across the world. Her client list varied from politicians and visiting royals to academics and actors. In 2009, UNESCO named her a goodwill ambassador for "fostering intercultural dialogue".[1][2]
- ^ Luxner, Larry (October 4, 2022). "Esther Coopersmith reflects on her legacy of 'bringing people together'". The Washington Diplomat. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "Esther Lipsen Coopersmith". Legacy.com. March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.