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Ariel Palitz is an experienced professional in the hospitality and nightlife sectors, currently serving as the Managing Director of Hospitality and Intergovernmental Affairs at Oaktree Solutions and as a Nightlife Advisor for the NYC Hospitality Alliance since November 2023. From March 2018 to April 2023, Palitz held the position of Founding Director at the NYC Office of Nightlife within the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. Previous roles include Hospitality Consultant at Venue Advisors and Club Owner at Sutra Lounge, a prominent venue in New York City. Additionally, from 1998 to 2004, Palitz contributed to event planning, public relations, fundraising, and promotions at Soulution Enterprises, Inc., working with notable nightlife locations. Palitz holds a BA in Cultural Anthropology with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Hartford.