Founder and Owner, Christopher Street Tours
Michael Venturiello is a historian, writer, educator, and New York City tour guide. He is the founder of Christopher Street Tours, an LGBTQ+-owned and -operated walking tour company with a mission to increase access to LGBTQ+ history by sharing stories and uplifting the voices of those who paved the way before us. Michael has been recognized as one of FindSpark’s 'Top LGBTQ+ Influencers & Thought Leaders Transforming the Workplace Through Innovation and Impact' and as a 'Block Star of the Village' by Schneps Media. He has spoken at various organizations including New York University, the LGBTQ+ Wedding Congress, and Christian Dior, with his work featured in Time Out, National Geographic Travel, and Attitude magazine.