Alana J. Kiss is an experienced PR professional and has worked in diverse industries including nonprofit, entertainment, tourism, hospitality, and economic consulting.  Alana launched her career at Jazz at Lincoln Center where she worked with Artistic Director, Wynton Marsalis and the JALC PR team to implement communications strategies on a national and global level.  She went on to work with a broad range of clients at the strategic communications, public relations, and government affairs firm Nicholas & Lence Communications, based in New York City.  Alana has worked with notable clients including Ripley’s Believe It or Not! to National Geographic, World’s Big Sleep Out, Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation, Chipotle, and various business improvement districts. She has also managed intercultural communications strategies including promoting exhibits exploring the intersection of art, entertainment and technology and organizing an annual Carnegie Hall Lunar New Year concert.

Alana’s passion lies within the restaurant and hospitality industries. She has worked in front-of-the-house operations at Little Pearl and The Bazaar by José Andrés. In addition, she also hosts intimate dinner parties featuring personalized, multi-course meals with wine pairings to create one-of-a-kind experiences that focus on capturing the unique moments that make a meal special.