Iman Dean Strong

Iman Dean Strong is a renowned hospitality influencer with over 20 years experience in restaurant development and event production. As a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Iman began in the industry as a restaurant hostess and advanced her career to the director of operations for prominent restaurants throughout the country. In parallel to her corporate hospitality success, Iman fed her passion for event planning and launched the longest running event in New York City along with several other NYC event staples, attracting major brand partnerships and celebrity notoriety. Currently, Iman is the Vice President of Activations and Experiential at Show Strategy in Chicago. In addition to her career trajectory, Iman is an avid enthusiast of fitness, travel and community service. She is an I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D board member and has volunteered over the years with The Young Women’s Leadership Network, The New York Foundling and Jersey Cares. Iman resides in Chicago with her husband and two fur babies Jaxx & Quinn.