Moderator: Lindsay Christians
Panelists: David Heide, Francesca Hong & Ashley Kosiak
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the brokenness in a restaurant industry that too often exploited workers, perpetuated inequity and deprioritized mental health, all on perilously thin business margins. On this panel, we’ll talk about how a time of crisis could lead to radical, positive change.
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