Dave Cervini : Founder/President

Originally from Long Island then 21 years on the Upper West Side, Dave now lives where we do our hikes, camping trips, wine and Culinary Institute tours in the Hudson Valley. Dave Cervini spent 18 years in the broadcast industry with Promotion, marketing and on air personality positions at various New York Stations (WBAB @ 102.3, WYNY, WKTU both 103.5, and “BIG”, “Jammin” and “Power 105” all @105.1). During those years, Dave has been responsible for or participated in producing many favorite New York events including the Broadway in Bryant Park lunchtime series, ‘KTU’S Last Dance at Studio 54 and The Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Million Dollar Radiothons. Dave does commercial voice over spots, appeared in local TV commercials and several episodes of the sitcom “Whoopie”. In 2004 he started The New York Social Network, an entertainment, planning and consulting company. He is involved with many charities including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Marty Lyons Foundation, Broadway Cares, Covenant House, Boy’s Town of Italy plus many local homeless shelters and food kitchens. In 2005 Dave was named Boys Towns of Italy’s Man of the Year. In 2010 Dave was honored with the Sepentia Doctrina Award from Fordham University for his work organizing young professionals in NYC’s spiritual communities. He graduated from the Ithaca College School of Communications.  In December of 2023 Dave published a children’s book entitled “I Didn’t Know I Could Do It Until I tried It On My Own”.

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Caitlyn : Event Host, Website Manager & Social Media Director
Joined : 2016

Born and raised in New York City, Caitlyn is the stereotypical New Yorker.  Dirty martini in one hand and her cell phone in the other, you’ll always catch Caitlyn snapping pictures and laughing at her own jokes. Like all NYSN hosts, Caitlyn loves to meet new people and explore the never ending adventures of NYC.

 

 

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Lauren : Event Host & Schedule Coordinator
Joined : 2017

Originally from Boulder, Colorado, and moved to NYC 8 years ago. She has a pitbull named Porkchop, who she is weirdly obsessed with, and despite living in NYC she is still a die-hard Broncos fan (obvi). In addition to hosting NYSN events, Lauren also hosts bi-monthly drag shows, and she loves all things glitter, unicorn and rainbow.

 

 

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Neera : Event Host & Payroll Coordinator
Joined : 2017

A transplant from Lawrence, Kansas (Go Jayhawks!), Neera now likes nothing more than exploring NYC. She loves spending time outdoors, travel, and is always on the lookout for her next adventure! She works in real estate technology, and is currently studying sustainability analytics at Columbia University.

 

 

 

 

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Craig : Event Host & Admin
Joined : 2018

Craig not only works behind the scenes at NYSN on our website and our social media platforms but he is also a full time DJ. Fun Fact.. he can cook too! Craig loves the beach and going to the movies!

 

 

 

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Lauren : Event Host
Joined : 2017

Originally from Maryland, Lauren moved to NYC in 2013 to pursue her career in fashion. She loves putting an outfit together, which can be found on her personal fashion blog. Lauren is a self-proclaimed karaoke queen, and is ready to belt out a tune at any given moment. She loves brunching (or eating out…or just eating in general), working out and exploring the city. Lauren recently got married so add wife into the mix of hats she wears.

 

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Emily : Event Host
Joined : 2021

Emily is a collector of jobs. Apart from working for NYSN she is a high school English teacher and a boat captain! She is also a lover of animals and currently lives with her ferret, Caesar, and her two cats, Buttercup and Blossom.  She is a self-proclaimed big nerd who loves to take really long walks around Queens while listening to a good audiobook.