Corean Reynolds has been named Director of Nightlife Economy for Boston. Reynolds will establish a new team charged with addressing urgent challenges facing Boston’s economy, including nightlife, according to a statement from the city government. The appointment is in line with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s vision to make Boston a city for everyone. Reynolds took up the position on 6 March.
In her role within the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet, Reynolds will be tasked with “engaging internal and external stakeholders to better understand the post-pandemic challenges to a nightlife economy”, writes the statement. She will work to "redefine and reimagine" late-night Boston, analyzing citywide initiatives through a racial equity lens. Additionally, Reynolds will focus on helping residents build generational wealth, establishing Boston as a family-friendly city, and fostering local talent.
“I want to thank Mayor Wu for giving me this opportunity to create a robust nightlife economy that is inclusive of all races, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, income levels, gender expressions, family statuses, and ages,” said Reynolds in the statement. “This unique role will allow me to liaise between the Wu Administration and the flourishing business community, to strengthen and amplify the communities and businesses that already exist in Boston, while identifying new opportunities.”
Corean Reynolds most recently served as the Director of Economic Inclusion at the Boston Foundation. An advocate for community, she has served on various boards and committees, such as the Reynolds Center for Women and Enterprise and the Greater Boston Immigrant Defense Fund. She is an El Mundo 2022 Latino 30 Under 30 recipient and holds a Bachelors of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from Michigan State University. em
