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Friday, April 25, 2025
7:00 PM – Midnight

Terrace on the Park
Flushing Meadows Park, New York

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Meet Our Honorees

Thomas J. Grech

President & Chief Executive Officer

Queens Chamber of Commerce

Thomas J. Grech has made an indelible impact on the Queens community through his dedicated leadership at the Queens Chamber of Commerce. Appointed as Executive Director in July 2015 and later assuming the role of President & CEO on November 1, 2017, Grech has worked tirelessly to advocate for economic growth, foster partnerships, and support community development. His unwavering commitment to advancing Queens as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship has made him a respected figure in the business and civic arenas. We are proud to recognize Thomas J. Grech for his exceptional service and contributions to the growth of Queens and its people.

Andrew Ramsaran '00

Detective

NYPD, Garden School Board Member

Detective Andrew Ramsan of the NYPD exemplifies dedication, bravery, and service to his community. Having served as a Detective at the 19th Precinct Detective Squad since June 2016, with previous assignments at Police Service Area 2, Detective Ramsan has become a trusted figure within the department and the broader community. His relentless pursuit of justice, commitment to public safety, and unwavering resolve in the face of adversity make him an invaluable asset to the NYPD. We are honored to recognize Detective Andrew Ramsan for his exceptional service and dedication to making our city safer for all.

Meet Our Event Chairs

Dr. Elizabeth Crum P'31, '36

Parent Chair
2024

Dr. Elizabeth Crum

Dr. Crum is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist who has served in various clinical, academic and supervisory capacities. For many years, she worked as frontline clinician and unit administrator on the admissions service of the largest state psychiatric center in NYC. She has also worked extensively as a clinical supervisor to masters and doctoral level students and an adjunct professor of forensic psychology. In 2018, she founded Ditmars Psychological Services, a group practice in Astoria, NY that provides psychotherapy services to children, teens, and adults. All of this is in combination with being loving parents to two current students here at Garden; Olivia '31 and Charlotte '36.

Matthew Helsing '17

Board of Trustees
2024

Matthew Helsing

Matthew Helsing ’17 is Manager of Marketing & Communications at Abacus Group, responsible for US marketing activities at the fintech company. Matthew attended Garden School from 2010 through 2017, and continued his relationship with the school after graduating, planning Garden’s annual Gala and other fundraising initiatives, as well as providing marketing and IT support, until 2022. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science in Marketing Management from Baruch.
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