Kerri Park Lennon is currently the Executive Director for the Philadelphia Music Alliance, supporting city wide initiatives to honor the legacy of Philadelphia music and enhance the foundation and opportunities for future generations. Prior to this role, Kerri dedicated the formative years of her career to World Cafe Live, a nonprofit independent venue in West Philly, joining the opening team in September 2004. Motivated by a lifetime of seeking out live music experiences and a deep love for all things Philadelphia kept her rooted in operations, eventually becoming the Chief Operating Officer where she served until 2025. During the pandemic, she joined a force of dedicated independent owners/operators in supporting the formation of the National Independent Venue Association in April 2020, where she is currently the PA Chapter President. Kerri was honored as one of Pollstar’s Women of Live for 2024 and is a LEADERSHIP Philadelphia Fellow. Additionally, she is currently a member of the Advisory Board for the Nighttime Economy Unit for the City of Philadelphia, and Secretary for the National Independent Venue Foundation with a focus on the creation and implementation of their VOX workforce development initiative.