Unity: Open the Door - A Holiday Breakfast for Opportunity

Unity x Soho House presents Open the Door — an intimate holiday breakfast gathering designed to spark connection, creativity, and opportunity.

This experience will bring together distinguished leaders across culinary, cultural, business, philanthropic, and academic sectors alongside emerging college leaders from Pace University and Seton Hall University. The theme reflects the spirit of the season — generosity, access, and inclusion — and honors the belief that when doors open, possibilities expand. This is an opportunity to highlight as a breakfast fundraiser for Trendsetters Foundation- Unity's parter.

At the center of the morning is a live conversation with Jamila Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appétit, exploring leadership, creativity, culture, and the power of storytelling through food. The program continues with a Chef Roundtable featuring Chef Marcus Samuelsson and Chef Tiffany Derry, focusing on the intersection of culinary artistry, community, identity, and purpose.

Breakfast will be served.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• A warm, intimate gathering of ~50 guests

• Culinary, business, cultural, and academic leaders seated alongside emerging student leaders

• Meaningful conversations, networking, and intergenerational connections

• A morning rooted in generosity, mentorship, and the opening of doors for the next generation

WHO’S SPEAKING

• Jamila Robinson — Editor-in-Chief, Bon Appétit

• Chef Marcus Samuelsson — World-renowned restaurateur and author

• Chef Tiffany Derry — Award-winning chef and restaurateur

• Emerging leaders from Unity’s national college network

RUN OF SHOW

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. — Breakfast served + networking

9:30 – 10:15 a.m. — In conversation with Jamila Robinson

10:15 – 11:00 a.m. — Chef Roundtable with Marcus Samuelsson & Tiffany Derry

11:00 – 11:15 a.m. — Audience Q&A

11:15 – 11:30 a.m. — Closing reflections + connections

ABOUT UNITY

Unity is a national leadership movement that prepares the next generation of talent by connecting students to career pathways, mentorship, and industry influence through experiences that build preparation, proximity, and long-term opportunity.

LOCATION

Soho House Ludlow

139 Ludlow Street

New York, NY

RSVP

Space is extremely limited. Guests must be confirmed in advance due to Soho House security and guest policy.

Please RSVP directly through Eventbrite.