Dana Hokin

CEO | Co FounderRobert's Pizza and Dough

Dana Hokin is Co-Founder and CEO of Chicago’s Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co., which she opened just months before the pandemic with pizzaiolo Robert Garvey. Dana drives the restaurant’s brand, operational culture, and business strategy, helping establish Robert’s as an internationally recognized, award-winning independent pizzeria known for its artisan sourdough crust and guiding ethos, “Love Dough Responsibly.” Robert’s is recognized by 50 Top Pizza among the world’s best pizzerias. Dana is deeply committed to workforce development, hospitality, and community engagement, drawing on more than two decades of experience building and leading hospitality-driven businesses.

Tue Mar 24•2:30 PM – 3:30 PM•W221

S18 Panel Discussion: Women Owned Pizzerias

A Pizza Expo staple in recent years, this panel discussion focuses solely on successful female pizzeria operators and what it takes to excel in the c… A Pizza Expo staple in recent years, this panel discussion focuses solely on successful female pizzeria operators and what it takes to excel in the cutthroat pizza restaurant business as a woman. A Pizza Expo staple in recent years, this panel discussion focuses solely on successful female pizzeria operators and what it takes to excel in the cutthroat pizza restaurant business as a woman. A Pizza Expo staple in recent years, this panel discussion focuses solely on successful female pizzeria operators and what it takes to excel in the cutthroat pizza restaurant business as a woman. Show MoreClick the title to see all details

Seminar

Denise GreerEditor in Chief, Pizza Today Magazine

Kate LavinSenior Editor, Pizza Today Magazine

Tori Tiso

Dana HokinCEO | Co Founder, Robert's Pizza and Dough