NYC Office of Nightlife Presents: How Women Are Running NYCNightlife (2023 RHI Sociable City Summit)
Channel: NYC Mayor's Office
Date: 17/05/2023

During the 2023 Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) Sociable City Summit the NYC Office of Nightlife hosted a panel ‘Organizing, Activating & Advocating: How Women Are Running NYC Nightlife’ about how New York City emerges from the darkest days of Covid-19, women have emerged as leaders in the nightlife industry, not only running their venues but working to organize new advocacy groups and ushering in the industry’s revival. This panel invites the women serving as NYC’s nightlife leaders to reflect on the impacts of the last few years, the policy needs and trends they are advocating for, and the programs and practices they anticipate in the years ahead, along with the challenges the industry still faces as they work to bring the city and entire industry back like only women can. 

Panelist include Ariel Palitz, Founding Director, NYC Office of Nightlife; Melba Wilson Owner, Melba's Harlem and President, of the NYC Hospitality Alliance; Diana Mora, Founder, Friends & Lovers and Co-Founder of NYC Nightlife United; Barbara Sibley, CEO, Chef Owner and Creative Director of La Palapa & Holiday Cocktail Lounge; Jen Lyon, Founder of MeanRed Productions and Co-Chair of NYNIVA; and Megan Rickerson, Owner of Someday Bar . 

Learn more at: nyc.gov/nightlife and sociablecity.org/summit