Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Catherine Townsend.  Catherine is the President and CEO of the Trust for the National Mall, which is the leading nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Park Service.  Since 2016, Catherine has led the organization's vision, strategy, fundraising, and external affairs, and is doing an incredible job leading the Trust's historic multi-million-dollar effort called Our Monumental Moment: The Campaign for the National Mall, which mobilizes philanthropic support for the National Mall in honor of America 250.  

Born and raised in Southern California, Catherine is a longtime resident of Capitol Hill here in DC, where she has built her career, raised her family, and remains deeply engaged in her community. She is the proud mother of four grown and successfully launched children, and in her spare time enjoys cycling, photography, cooking, and exploring the arts, culture, and culinary experiences that bring people together. 

So join us for our deliciously fun culinary experience at the always joyful Café Milano as we talk a lot about what’s happening on the National Mall National Trust and the National Mall, Catherine’s incredible experiences at Share our Strength, the book she co-authored called “Home Food – 44 Great American Chefs Cook on Their Night Off,” her passion for the food industry soup-to-nuts, lots of sports, and much much more!

Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcast and, in the meantime, and as always, Peace, Love and Lunch!