Our Purpose

Audrey Joseph President

Helen Ruvelas Secretary

Jocelyn Kane Treasurer

Audrey Joseph - President

Audrey Joseph relocated to San Francisco from New York in 1982.  Her background in the concert, nightclub and record business in New York served her well in San Francisco.  Ms Joseph worked for Megatone Records upon her arrival and was instrumental in the marketing and promotion of Sylvester.  Her community spirit led her to volunteer with organizations embarking on a new battle against the devastating pandemic of AIDS.

1993 was the year Audrey founded Club Universe which became an internationally renown dance club and entertainment venue and hosted shows for the likes of Grace Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Chaka Kahn, B 52s, Blondie, and world class disc jockeys from around the globe.  Universe was known for its ever evolving, ever changing themes each week.

Club Townsend, her night club venue, was the host to the City’s heart of diverse activity and entertainment including, Wicked, Futura, New Wave City, Club Asia, Club Q, Electric to name a few.  Club Townsend also was the drop in center after the 911 attacks in New York. Club Townsend and Audrey prided themselves for the philanthropic events raising funds for 911 Volunteers and Oakland Search and Rescue, One Warm Coat, AIDS Emergency Fund, SF Writer’s Workshop, Positive Resource Center, numerous Animal Rescue and Support groups, Nature’s Conservancy, Musician’s Rehearsal Collective as well as mentoring up and coming performers and performance promoters.

Audrey Joseph produced the dance stage at the Folsom Street Fair for many years and the main stage producer for San Francisco’s Gay Pride celebration. 

Audrey Joseph was appointed to the Entertainment Commission by Mayor Willie L. Brown and took office July 1, 2003.  She has served as the first Vice President 2003-2004 and the President of the Commission 2004-2005 and 2007-2009.