IIDA NY Leaders Breakfast is an annual design series where we gather as a community to celebrate the significance of design and honor an individual whose excellence has forged a profound impact on our industry, environment and the broader community. The event also features a renowned guest speaker with a program that engages, enlightens and inspires.

Keynote Speaker

Lindsay Shookus
Co-Founder, Women Work F#cking Hard
Legendary Saturday Night Live Producer

A legendary presence behind one of America’s most beloved television shows, Lindsay Shookus worked as a veteran producer for Saturday Night Live. During her tenure, as both producer and head of the talent department, Shookus helped engineer the show’s success from booking and managing celebrity hosts and musical guests, to scouting rising stars to join the show’s ranks cementing her reputation for having a sharp eye for talent. Shookus speaks to her own experiences to lead an on-stage masterclass on personal transformation, building connections, and embracing life’s obstacles on the road to overcome them. She is the co-founder of Women Work F#cking Hard, a women’s community focused on empowering female founders and helping businesswomen develop their careers. Shookus brings a unique blend of inspirational insight and authenticity to share relatable stories with messages that will spark action and remain with audience members for the long term.

Leadership Award of Excellence Honoree- To Be Announced Live at the Event!

Location:
Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers