past leadership tables.
Our first two Leadership Tables were organized in partnership with We Run NY.
Leadership Table No. 1
Assemblymember Keith Powers
Featured Guest: New York State Assemblymember Keith Powers
Partner: We Run NY
Theme: Public service, leadership, and building community across New York politics
Date: August 14, 2026
Location: The Smith, East Village, Manhattan
Recap: Our inaugural Leadership Table brought together 14 professionals from across New York's political and civic landscape for an intimate dinner with Assemblymember Keith Powers. Organized in partnership with We Run NY, the evening launched a new Politicking tradition: creating space for meaningful conversations, authentic relationships, and connections beyond professional titles and day-to-day responsibilities.
Leadership Table No. 2
Council Member Virginia Maloney
Featured Guest: New York City Council Member Virginia Maloney
Partner: We Run NY
Theme: Local leadership, public service, and political community
Date: August 20, 2026
Location: New York City
Recap: Our second Leadership Table, organized in partnership with We Run NY, continued the series with Council Member Virginia Maloney. The intimate gathering brought together professionals across government, politics, and public affairs to exchange perspectives, build relationships, and connect outside traditional professional settings.
We’re proud to partner with We Run NY, whose We the People Fellowship is investing in New York’s future leaders. The 10-week program brings candidates, campaign staff, and emerging civic leaders together for weekly sessions with leaders in politics, government, organizing, and policy. Fellows build the skills, judgment, and relationships to run for office, serve the public good, and shape New York’s future.