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Several hotels (and one very special fine jewelry flagship) pay tribute to Grace Kelly through their gorgeous interiors .

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How four face masks are providing support—and jobs—to out-of-work theater artists.

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The Monégasque specialty you'll want to introduce to your dinner party repertoire. 

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Meet the Princess Grace Award winning designers in this new edition of our "Sunday Spotlight."

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Our series explores the most meaningful relationships Grace Kelly formed throughout her life.

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Princess Grace's Philanthropic legacy and the origins of The Princess Grace Foundation - USA.

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Princess Grace definitely knew how to throw a legendary fête.

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Patron of the arts, prominent figure of Parisian salons, literary muse, American. The life of Alice, Princess of Monaco, is gilded with legend.

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Discover Hermès' most elusive variations--and the lucky individuals who own them.

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Our roundup will have you rethinking the classic stone.

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It's still a few months away, but the theme--sustainability, without sacrificing an ounce of style--has been established.

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It's All About the People...

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Brisa Carleton

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PRINCESS GRACE FOUNDATION

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Brisa is a two-time Tony Award winning Broadway producer/investor, a "40 Under 40" award winning sports and luxury entrepreneur, and CEO of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA and Grace Influential on behalf of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. She has the personal distinction of being one of only 100 investors in the smash hit, Hamilton. She built a successful multi-million dollar investment portfolio that has been involved in financing over 30 Broadway shows and global live entertainment properties. Her Broadway investment activities have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes and the Financial Times.

 

Prior to joining the Foundation, Brisa served as Director of Innovation for a billion dollar live entertainment company. She also hosts a national radio show featuring live entertainment entrepreneurs on Sirius XM and has served multiple terms as a theater selection panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts. She has a degree in music, an MBA in finance, and a certificate in Sports & Entertainment Business from Harvard Business School. 

Claudia is a strategic and innovative leader who has transformed global businesses for over 25 years. Her extensive beauty industry expertise in prestige and mass, P&L successes, visionary brand stewardship, and practical application of end-to-end business solutions has inspired the companies she advises to turn their visions into thriving businesses. Claudia’s passion for the consumer and deep brand insights are a distinct and competitive advantage for the organizations she serves. With her vast experience in public company boardrooms as a c-level leader and board director, Claudia has been an accelerator for revitalizing brands and new business growth.

Beyond her business leadership and keen marketing prowess, Claudia’s dynamic, collaborative, and humble approach has enabled her to capture the hearts and minds of the teams she serves. She continues to be a mentor for the next generation of c-suite leadership and is proud to say that many have become CEOs. Claudia’s impact has been recognized by invitations to speak and in publications featuring her consumer insights and approaches to leveraging technology to create deep brand relevance and connection. She has been featured in numerous major media outlets and news networks.

Claudia also dedicates her time and talent to the non-profit sector as board member of Fashion Group International (2018 to present) and Cosmetic Executive Women (2008-2018). Both organizations are platforms for the advancement of women in business. She also co-founded with Laura Mercier, The Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund, dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and educational efforts in the fight against ovarian cancer.

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Claudia Poccia

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 
GRACE DE MONACO

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Ann-Marie Albrechtson

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CHIEF OF STAFF

Ann-Marie Albrechtson is the Chief of Staff at Princess Grace Foundation, Grace Influential and Grace de Monaco. She oversees their financial and operations functions including financial reporting, business planning, compliance, and management of staff. She is also the Foundation and Grace Influential's in house Princess Grace historian. She holds a MA in Connoisseurship and the History of the Art Market (1850-Present) from Christie's Education, New York and a BA from the University of Wisconsin in Public History. Ann-Marie is passionate about the arts and history and in her free time, you can find her reading a book at the family lake house in Wisconsin, her golden retriever Keeley always by her side.

Olivia is a creative professional driven by a love for innovative and thought-provoking storytelling. Graduate of Northwestern University with degrees in Communication Studies, History and Film and Media Studies. When not in a dance studio, you can find Olivia with her new kitten, Danger!

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Olivia Winn

DIRECTOR OF BRAND
PARTNERSHIPS &
SOCIAL MEDIA

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That house--the one Slim Aarons made famous--just went up for sale. 

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What Grace Kelly taught the world about being a royal.

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Prince Albert II officially unveiled the portrait by renowned Brazilian artist Marcos Marin.

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The Wall Street Journal takes a closer look at the legendary Manhattan boarding house, where Grace Kelly lived before she graced the silver screen.

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