Background
Richardson, Grace Elizabeth was born on November 22, 1938 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of George and Julia (Sheridan) Richardson.
Richardson, Grace Elizabeth was born on November 22, 1938 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of George and Julia (Sheridan) Richardson.
Bachelor of Science, Simmons College, 1960. Master of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1962. Master of Business Administration, New York University, 1981.
Textile technologist Harris Research Laboratory, Washington, 1962-1965.
Instructor Simmons College, Boston, 1965-1966. Director consumer education materials J.C. Penney, New York City, 1966-1973.
Director residential conservation Con Edison, New York City, 1974-1981. Director consumer affairs Chesebrough-Ponds, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1981-1985.
Vice president global consumer affairs Colgate Palmolive, New York City, 1985.
Board of directors Cornell Club, New York City, 1989, chair Simmons College.Leadership Council, 1993-1997. Committee member Julliard School, 1996. Board dirs.SOCAP, 1996.
Named National Business Home Economist of Year, Home Economistsin Business, 1979.
Textile technologist Harris Research Laboratory, Washington, 1962-1965. Instructor Simmons College, Boston, 1965-1966. Director consumer education materials J.C. Penney, New York City, 1966-1973.
Director residential conservation Con Edison, 1974-1981. Director consumer affairs Chesebrough-Ponds, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1981-1985. Vice president global consumer affairs Colgate Palmolive, New York City, 1985—2004.
Chairman of board Young Men’s Christian Association of New York City, since 2004.
Chair Simmons College Leadership Council, 1993—1997. Member committee Juilliard School, since 1996. Board directors SOCAP, 1996—1999, National Coalition Consumer Education, 1983—1993.
Member Cornell University Council, chair public relations committee, 1988—1997. Board member UNIFEM, since 2002. Member Women's Forum, Cornell Club New York City (board directors 1989-1996).
Married Ralph B. Henderson, March 3, 1979.