Judy Alexandra DiEdwardo

Nov 20, 2024 | palmbeachillustrated.com | Judy Alexandra DiEdwardo |Abigail Duffy

Docent/Emerging Collectors Council Member, Norton Museum of Art“I have vivid memories of my first trip to New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art with my grandmother, where an entire world opened up to me,” recalls Jessica Paindiris. “Going to museums is one of my life’s great passions.”After majoring in the history of art at Yale, Paindiris worked at Christie’s as a marketing executive before co-founding The Clarion List, a global art market database.

Oct 8, 2024 | palmbeachillustrated.com | Judy Alexandra DiEdwardo |Abigail Duffy

“I wanted to create a ‘pain-free zone’ for hospitalized children to have fun in and feel a sense of normalcy,” says Lori Griffith, whose Chasin A Dream Foundation is unveiling two state-of-the-art playrooms for pediatric patients this month at Palm Beach Children’s Hospital on the St. Mary’s Medical Center campus in West Palm Beach. Griffith launched her foundation in 2017 to provide personalized support to families with kids facing life-threatening illnesses and disabilities.

Sep 12, 2024 | palmbeachillustrated.com | Judy Alexandra DiEdwardo |Abigail Duffy

Experiencing Japanese culture and its centuries-old traditions for finding harmony and balance are especially vital in today’s busy world, says Wendy Lo, curator of education at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. “We are this rare gem where people can benefit from these extraordinary practices and traditions.” Lo oversees the museum’s year-round schedule of classes, lectures, and workshops, which showcase an array of Japanese culture and practices.

Aug 25, 2024 | palmbeachillustrated.com | Judy Alexandra DiEdwardo |Abigail Duffy

Art Teacher The Greene SchoolDescribed by peers as a remarkable educator who inspires her students to embrace their inner artist, Amber Schullstrom prioritizes making sure that each student is fulfilled no matter their ability. “Giving them confidence to be who they are provides a foundation for their entire life,” says the Florida native who began teaching in 1998 and joined The Greene School in 2016.

Jul 24, 2024 | palmbeachillustrated.com | Judy Alexandra DiEdwardo |Abigail Duffy

At age 58, show jumper Laura Kraut is no stranger to this exacting sport in which men and women compete equally. “I grew up with horses but didn’t ride a show jumper until I was 19,” says Kraut, a two-time Olympic medalist who divides her time training and teaching between farms in Wellington and Holland.