Corporate Event Planners, 23 Layers, Build NYC’s Most Creative All-Women Agency
When Jessica Boskoff launched 23 Layers in 2011, she made a deliberate decision that would define her New York City event planning company: assembling an all-women leadership team. This choice has shaped the agency’s creative output and collaborative culture over the past decade, establishing them as a sought-after corporate event planner in the NYC market.
The team structure at 23 Layers reflects Boskoff’s approach to building creative environments. Director of Operations Steph Tsang, Design Director Carolina Guillen, Senior Producer Kate Osborne, Producer Vanessa Ramon, and Designer Cammi Cohen work alongside Boskoff to deliver events for clients including Google, Spotify, Airbnb, and Glossier.
Designing for Creativity
The agency’s office at 420 West 14th Street in New York’s Meatpacking District serves as more than a workspace—it functions as a creative laboratory. Boskoff designed the space to include specialized “think pods” where team members can step away from daily tasks to generate ideas. Light boxes displaying ‘Create’ and ‘Innovate’ reinforce the company’s focus on original thinking.
“Our people are our driving force,” Boskoff explains. “We invest enormously in creating a nurturing environment for them to thrive in. Their passion, creativity, and sense of ownership propel them forward and give them the opportunity for personal and professional growth.”
This investment in team development has produced measurable results. 23 Layers has earned recognition including BizBash’s 11th Annual Experience Awards for Best Corporate Event Concept and multiple awards for event design and staging. Boskoff herself has been named among the top 1,000 event professionals in the United States.
Extended Collaboration
The collaborative approach extends beyond internal team members to include vendor partnerships. “Our vendors are an extension of our team,” Boskoff notes. “We’re constantly learning from their expertise and finding ways for collaboration, which is key in helping us stay ahead of the curve as we anticipate our clients’ needs.”
This philosophy has enabled 23 Layers to maintain relationships with over 50 brands across technology, beauty, consumer goods, and retail sectors. Their events have taken place at locations ranging from Carneros Resort in Napa Valley to venues in Tuscany, and at major industry gatherings like Cannes Lions. As corporate event planners, they’ve successfully scaled their operations to serve clients globally while maintaining their NYC headquarters.
Event industry professionals frequently discuss team dynamics on platforms like Reddit, where 23 Layers’ approach to building creative teams generates interest among those seeking alternative management models.
Knowledge Sharing Initiative
The agency’s commitment to team development extends to the broader events community. 23 Layers is developing an educational workshop program designed to promote knowledge-sharing and mentorship opportunities for emerging event professionals. The initiative represents the company’s effort to contribute expertise gained through its decade of operation as corporate event planners.
“What sets us apart is the scope of what we can do as an agency,” Boskoff explains. “We focus on what we’re good at, and the value we create.”
The success of 23 Layers’ all-women team structure demonstrates how intentional hiring decisions can influence creative output. By combining diverse perspectives with supportive work environments, the agency has built a model that other event planning companies study and discuss.
For event industry professionals examining workplace culture and team composition, 23 Layers provides a case study in how deliberate organizational choices can translate into client success and industry recognition.
