FRANK ACCOSTA

With over 15 years of experience in fundraising and event management, Frank has led the successful planning and execution of City Parks Alliance’s Greater & Greener international urban parks conferences in New York, San Francisco, Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver, Philadelphia, and Seattle, and is currently producing the 2026 conference in Austin.

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In 2017, he founded Poplar Events, where he continues to partner with City Parks Alliance on conferences. His portfolio also includes high-profile galas for the National Supermarket Association, Associated Supermarket Group, and the Brooklyn Hospital Foundation, along with virtual productions for JLUSA and the Opportunity Agenda.

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Previously Vice President at Lorelei Events Group, Frank managed more than 40 large-scale events at premier venues including MoMA, the Museum of Natural History, the New York Marriott Marquis, Barclays Center, and the Brooklyn Museum.

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Frank is certified in Cvent Event Management, Virtual Events, and Hybrid Events.