Cynthia Adler
Elizabeth Bloom
Judith Boyd
Claudia Colli
John Henry Cox
Janet Forman
Amy Goldberg
Charles Goodwin
Chef Robert E. Graham
Billy Hayes
Robin Hilliard
Carol Hyatt
Bibi Jordan
Barbara Ligeti
Bob Martin
Monte Mathews
Geoffrey Menin
Richard La Plante
Dr. Danya Reich
Ellen Sherman
Rashid Silvera
Cathy Cash Spellman
Founding Contributors
These HipSilvers helped get HipSilver off the ground in the beginning. Read their profiles and see how their visions came to life.
Gail Bruce
A favorite of photographer Irving Penn and editor Diana Vreeland, Gail began her career in fashion and film on both sides of the camera. A producer, artist, Indian education activist, and entrepreneur, she is a founding board member of the American Indian College Fund and launched the American Indian Higher Education Consortium's Cultural Learning Centers Initiative, building 29 cultural centers in 12 states. Gail is the founder of UNRESERVED American Indian Fashion & Art Alliance and sat on the board founding the diversity committees' MADI and ACCE at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. She co-founded Ramscale at WestBeth, an event venue in New York City. Gail was born in Chicago, raised in Los Angeles, and resides in Massachusetts and New York City.
Gail was inspired to create HipSilver as a lifestyle and information brand where the new Silver Age can safely engage, communicate, learn, and support each other. She is proud to have founded HipSilver during this incredible time of change.
In Memory Of
Helen MacIsaac
Helen was a social enterprise professional with a passion for building purpose-driven brands and a focus on the longevity economy. She was an accelerator of sustainable growth with deep expertise in marketing, strategy and finance, honed over a 13-year career with Fortune 100 Sara Lee Corporation.
Fashion and accessory industry experience includes roles at Hanes, Coach, Champion and Playtex, among others. Later, as Vice President International for the iconic French Petit Bateau, Helen added significant multi-channel expertise and forged innovative partnerships around the world.
Most recently, Helen consulted with AARP Services Inc. on growth strategy. Helen earned a BA from Barnard College, Columbia University and an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business, both on scholarships.
John Maroney
John specializes in Lifestyle Marketing and Public Relations. He has produced events in key markets including: Manhattan, the Hamptons, Los Angeles, and Miami. He has spearheaded public relations and brand positioning for The New York Trade Commission of Peru’s Alpaca and luxury fashion initiatives ranging from new designer growth to Bergdorf Goodman.
He has been instrumental in launching international events and marketing programs for Champagnes, Nicolas Feuillatte, Macari Vineyards, The Swedish Culinary Series, and The Maidstone Hotel. He has produced countless events and shows for brands including: Ralph Lauren, Carmen Marc Valvo, Pandora Jewelry, AGTA Spectrum Awards, Donna Karan, Vivienne Tam, and Dell Computers.
Mr. Maroney has been instrumental in creating social and corporate partnerships and event productions forCreative Time, Free Arts NYC, Guild Hall, RXART, Whitney Museum, Lexington Clothing Company, and special projects for Sourcing Journal, Vogue Magazine, Vanity Fair, and Elle Magazine.
