Martina Brunner is a cultural manager and researcher with an emphasis on social, cultural and economic nightlife development. While studying Public Relations and working for various cultural organizations she started the initiative "Nachtbürgermeister Wien" in 2017. After a two year process - campaigning and submitting a petition to push the idea of a service and networking institution for Vienna's club culture - in 2020 the pilot project "Vienna Club Commission" was funded by the City of Vienna. Since its kick off, she is part of the organizational development team.