Lunch with a Purpose: Citizens of Humanity and West~Bourne
Friday, September 26, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
On September 26, join us for an intimate lunch and conversation featuring Amy Williams, CEO of Citizens of Humanity; Chelsea Thatcher, curator of the With Every Fiber exhibit at Grace Farms; and Camilla Marcus, chef and founder of west~bourne and author of My Regenerative Kitchen, as they discuss how the essential pillars of food, clothing, and shelter are driving change toward a more sustainable and ethical future in a conversation moderated by Karen Kariuki. Lunch will include dishes from Marcus’ cookbook.
These trailblazing women will share their experiences and insights into how they are pushing the boundaries of these industries. From promoting regenerative farming practices in food to fostering responsible consumption in fashion and driving more ethical and sustainable supply chains, they will explore the intersection of sustainability and innovation in our everyday lives. Learn more about the speakers below.
These leaders are shaping a more sustainable future by addressing critical needs in food, clothing, and shelter. Their stories will inspire you and show how these industries are evolving to create a better world. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation over a lunch – inspired by Marcus’ cookbook, focused on how change in these sectors is transforming our world.
Each participant will receive a signed copy of Marcus’ cookbook, My Regenerative Kitchen.
Proceeds from this program support Grace Farms Foundation’s mission across five initiatives, the ongoing preservation of Grace Farms’ natural landscapes, and innovative solutions to create a more humane and equitable future.
Learn more about our speakers:
Amy Williams is the Chief Executive Officer at Citizens of Humanity Group headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Williams joined Citizens of Humanity as the company’s President in 2009 and ultimately assumed the Chief Executive Officer position in 2015. In her role, Williams oversees all aspects of the business for the company’s family of brands including Citizens of Humanity, AGOLDE and GOLDSIGN. With the retail climate changing and preferences shifting, Williams continues to stay on top of how to remain relevant across the board - from product to sustainability to retail. As Founding Creative Director and Chief Strategic Officer, galvanizes a diverse set of collaborators together across artistic disciplines to enhance our CEO and Founder, Sharon Prince’s vision for Grace Farms. Chelsea has been a key contributor to Grace Farms Foundation since 2015, and is also a member of Grace Farms Foundation’s Board of Directors. Chelsea’s distinct contributions to Grace Farms includes the development of international partnerships with cultural institutions, leading design companies, and artists; the manifestation of the Grace Farms brand identity; site-responsive arts projects and commissions, and publications. Chelsea initiated the first Design for Freedom Pilot Projects, and curated and initiated Grace Farms’ exhibits, including With Every Fiber, the first Design for Freedom exhibit. Camilla Marcus is dedicated to rethinking what it means to be a steward for our planet and future through the lens of food. Camilla’s pioneering hospitality business – west~bourne – was inspired by her California upbringing and began as the first mission-driven, zero-waste neighborhood restaurant in NYC. Since closing its doors in SoHo, west~bourne has expanded its mission of eating well and doing better into a collection of plant-based, zero~waste provisions for the home. She is a co-founder ofRestaurants Organizing Advocating Rebuilding, a founding member of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, and is committed to building a more equitable childcare system for working mothers. Karen has spent the last twenty years building a career in the philanthropic, not-for-profit, and private sectors – leading innovative solutions at the crossroads of the respective fields. Her broad-based experience and deep expertise have given her a passion for creating social impact, driving change, and delivering results. As Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives and Investor Engagement, Karen is leading the Foundation’s work to engage the financial sector and colleges in universities in advancing Design for Freedom, a new movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain. She is also leading strategic partnerships for Grace Farms Foundation on the West Coast to advance its mission and expand its impact.Amy Williams, CEO of Citizens of Humanity
Chelsea Thatcher, Grace Farms Founding Creative Director and Curator of With Every Fiber exhibit
Camilla Marcus, chef and founder of west~bourne and author of My Regenerative Kitchen
Karen Kariuki, Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives
We all build
2025-2026 season
Our 10th anniversary season offers a full schedule of programming intentionally rooted in the theme, We all build. What we choose to build — and how we design and build it — are questions explored at Grace Farms and through our Design for Freedom movement. This season offers unforgettable experiences including one-of-a-kind concerts, nature workshops, wellness tea retreats, and programs spotlighting world-renowned leaders, prolific thinkers, and thought-provoking creatives—inviting people of all ages to come to Grace Farms and consider their individual and collective power to build a better world.
