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Philadelphia
Event Team

Natanya DiBona
Host
Lives in - Chadds Ford
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Kayli Moran
Host
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Profession - Program Manager
Melissa Brown
Head Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - Engage in the EXPERIENCE
Hobbies - Design
Profession - Event Designer
Shelly Coppola
Head Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Kristin Craven
Head Leader
Lives in - Royersford
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Hobbies - Singing
Profession - Special Events
Victor Hurdle
Head Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Profession - Catering Specialist
Bernard Lambert
Head Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - Calm, Cool, and Collected
Hobbies - Art
Profession - Community Organizer
Audrey Lee
Head Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Hobbies - Gardening
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Cassandre Luberus
Head Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto -
Hobbies - Travel
Profession - Loggie
Jordan Price
Head Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Hobbies - Writing
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Brooke Thompson
Head Leader
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DEB Volunteer
Head Leader
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Accessibility Group (Wheelchair Accessible, Limited Mobility)
Group Leader
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Maygan Best
Group Leader
Lives in - New Hope
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Hobbies - Hiking
Profession - Engineer
Alyssa Cadue
Group Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Beth Davis
Group Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Profession - Education
Jay Driggers
Group Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Profession - Chief Experience Officer
Zac Ernst-Kelly
Group Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Hobbies - Cooking
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Marsha Flowers
Group Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Bill Higgins
Group Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Bruce Hill
Group Leader
Lives in - PHILADELPHIA
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Hobbies - Eating
Profession - Funeral Director
Mercedes Jones
Group Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Hobbies - Shopping
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Frank Luzi
Group Leader
Lives in - Havertown
Motto -
Hobbies - Art
Profession - Public Relations Consultant
DETRICK MCGRIFF
Group Leader
Lives in - Norristown
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Profession - Education
Ryan McLeod
Group Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Profession - Branch Chief
Brandon Mincey-Abel
Group Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto -
Hobbies - Shopping
Profession - Adoptions
Jeannine Payne
Group Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Profession - School Principal
John A. Petty II
Group Leader
Lives in - PHILADELPHIA
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Hobbies - Cooking
Profession - Accountant/Realtor
Morgan Robinson
Group Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - 09241987
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Eric Teel
Group Leader
Lives in - Clementon
Motto - Friendship is Essential to the Soul as Preserverence is to Success
Hobbies - Eating
Profession - Soldier of The New Power Generation
Nikki Thompson
Group Leader
Lives in - Sicklerville
Motto - "Life is so brief and time is a thief when you're undecided. Like a fist full of sand, it can sift right through your hands"
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Profession - Nurse
Fernando Valle
Group Leader
Lives in - Kansas City
Motto - Empathy and kindness
Hobbies - Planning events and parties
Profession - Sales professional
Wheelchair Accessible
Table Leader
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Nancy Ahlum
Table Leader
Lives in - WEST CHESTER
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Hobbies - Cooking
Profession - Event Planner
Anjuli Alger
Table Leader
Lives in - Feasterville
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Hobbies - Music
Profession - Account Specialist
Nicole Alston
Table Leader
Lives in - Glenside
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Hobbies - Cooking
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Maria Angelastro
Table Leader
Lives in - PHILADELPHIA
Motto - Enjoy Life!
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Retired, Part-time Administrative Assistant
Anize Appel
Table Leader
Lives in - Macungie
Motto - Zero Zero Two
Hobbies - Dancing
Profession - University Administrator
Christine Barnabic
Table Leader
Lives in - West Berlin
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Stormy Bell
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto -
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Human Service Professional
Marirose Benedict
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Leslie Biggs
Table Leader
Lives in - East Norriton
Motto -
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Esthetician/Program Sup 2
Joseph Bishop
Table Leader
Lives in - Lansdale
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Hobbies - Sports
Profession - Finance Business Partner
AJ Bonas
Table Leader
Lives in - Gibbsboro
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David Bonner
Table Leader
Lives in - North Wales
Motto - "Get a little rock and roll on the radio and go toward all the life there is with all the courage you can and all the belief you can muster."
Hobbies - Writing
Profession - Producer / Editor
LeAnn Brodhead
Table Leader
Lives in - Sicklerville
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Profession - Pharmacist
Rick Brodie
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Zachia Brower
Table Leader
Lives in - Ogden
Motto - Sometimes not getting what we want is the universe's way of saying we're not asking for enough.......
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Profession - Event Planner
Alexis Brown
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready
Hobbies - Cooking
Profession - Owner of Future Creators Learning Center
Tiereney Brown
Table Leader
Lives in - Phildelphia
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Trey Bull
Table Leader
Lives in - Claymont
Motto -
Hobbies - Photography
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Wendy Bullock
Table Leader
Lives in - Pottstown
Motto - Success isn't about how much money you make. It's about the difference you make in people's lives.
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Clinic Director
Vanessa Burnett
Table Leader
Lives in - Trooper
Motto - Die with memories not dreams
Hobbies - Photography
Profession - Healthcare
Andrea Butler
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto -
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Flight Attendant
Michael Castillo
Table Leader
Lives in - Jeffersonville
Motto - Liberte, egalite, fraternite
Hobbies - Cooking
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Lisa Choi
Table Leader
Lives in - Eagleville
Motto - Dance as if no one is watching
Hobbies - Yoga
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Jamina Clay
Table Leader
Lives in - Plymouth meeting
Motto -
Hobbies - Exercising, cocktails
Profession - Educator
Felicia Collins
Table Leader
Lives in - Pine Hill
Motto - Just be you!
Hobbies - Art
Profession - Educator
Marie Cosgrove
Table Leader
Lives in - Chadds Ford
Motto - 07/04/54
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Works at J Crew
Lauren Denney
Table Leader
Lives in - Springfield
Motto - It's a great day to have a great day!
Hobbies - Reading
Profession - RN
Tammy deRitis
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - Let's dance!
Hobbies - Dancing
Profession - PA, NJ, DE, MD Realtor & Personal Trainer
Natalie Dobrowolski
Table Leader
Lives in - Churchville
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Profession - Teacher
Coretta Doll
Table Leader
Lives in - Lakehurst
Motto -
Hobbies - Dancing
Profession - Event coordinator entrepreneur DJ personal fitness trainer aquatic Fitness trainer
Janine Dunlap-Kiah
Table Leader
Lives in - Phila
Motto - The higher the heel, the closer to God
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Law School Admin & Faculty
Fatihah Dwight
Table Leader
Lives in - Middletown
Motto - No Regrets... Just Better Choices
Hobbies - Design
Profession - Accountant
Dominique Echols
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Allie Ernst
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Erin Fellows
Table Leader
Lives in - Audubon
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Trisha Fittipaldi
Table Leader
Lives in - Doylestown
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Hobbies - Reading
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Stacy Forchetti
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - Happiness is a choice
Hobbies - Reading
Profession - attorney
Carissa Forde
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto -
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Career and Professional Development
Jeannette Geter
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Nakia Gibbs
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Brian Gibson
Table Leader
Lives in - Baltimore
Motto -
Hobbies - Cooking
Profession - Structural Engineer
Aubrey Rose Greaves
Table Leader
Lives in - Cherry Hill
Motto -
Hobbies - Dancing
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Christina Grier
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto -
Hobbies - Gardening
Profession - SAHM
Megan Grimm
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Ramon Guzman
Table Leader
Lives in - Clifton Heights
Motto - Work Hard In Silence, Let Success Make All The Noise!
Hobbies - Golf
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Li Halpern
Table Leader
Lives in - Merion Station
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Profession - Event Planner
Jacqueelah Harold
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Caitlin Harvey
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Hobbies - Reading
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Jen Herczeg
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto -
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Marketing
Sicily Hill-Parms
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - The significance of life is peace.
Hobbies - Cooking
Profession - Clinician
Carolyn Hood
Table Leader
Lives in - Blackwood
Motto - Live your life to the fullest. Don’t major in minor things!
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Media/Marketing
Gabrielle Horvitz
Table Leader
Lives in - WEST BERLIN
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Kiasha Huling
Table Leader
Lives in - Phila
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Angela Jones
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - "And Now for Something Completely Different"
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Sr. Project Manager
April Jones
Table Leader
Lives in - Lindenwold
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Tammy Lane
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Profession - Table Leader
Hannah Lawman
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Danielle Laws
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Carmen Lennon
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Jennnifer Lennon
Table Leader
Lives in - philadelphia
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Profession - Assistant principal
Cynthia Maci
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Profession - Customer Development Manager
Salome Mbofana
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Tyana McAllister
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Koretta McGhee
Table Leader
Lives in - Phoenixville
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Profession - Innovation Strategist
Latoya Mcglone
Table Leader
Lives in - Egg Harbor City
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Profession - Director and Psychology Adjunct
Shelah McMillan
Table Leader
Lives in - Phila
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Casey Miller
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Regina Mitchell
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Limited Mobility
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Lucretia Moye
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Profession - Independent Contractor
Dipan Patel
Table Leader
Lives in - Bensalem
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Hobbies - Traveling
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Madison Pham
Table Leader
Lives in - MAPLE SHADE
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Christine Phillips
Table Leader
Lives in - Voorhees
Motto - Live, Love, Grow, Serve!
Hobbies - Design
Profession - Fashion Designer
Candy Rathsmill
Table Leader
Lives in - PHILADELPHIA
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Profession - MCLE Specialist
Tanya Rice
Table Leader
Lives in - Phil’s
Motto -
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Hair stylist
Courtney Richards
Table Leader
Lives in -
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Hobbies - Eating
Profession - Communications Specialist
Tia Rideout
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto -
Hobbies - Dancing
Profession - Workforce manager
Dajanaye Rollins
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto -
Hobbies - Shopping
Profession - Software Engineer
Sam Samuel III
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - God Bless You!
Hobbies - Tech and Motorcycles
Profession - Director of Music/Audio/Video/Lighting
Gabrielle Santulli
Table Leader
Lives in - PHILADELPHIA
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Shakiera Scott
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Simmanita Simmons
Table Leader
Lives in - Phila
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Tamika Sloan
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Anthony Smith
Table Leader
Lives in - Phila
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Hobbies - Sports
Profession - Central processing technician
Julie Anne Smith
Table Leader
Lives in - Bryn Mawr
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Stephanie Smith
Table Leader
Lives in - Delran
Motto - Be kind, Be Genuine and Love anyway
Hobbies - Dancing
Profession - Non-profit Education (Retired)
Joseph Sobanko
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadephia
Motto -
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Dermatologic Surgeon
Brad Strong
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Kat Swift
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Hobbies - Music
Profession - Project Management
CheQuai Thompson
Table Leader
Lives in - Newark
Motto - Be patient; it gets greater later.
Hobbies - Music
Profession - Homeowners Insurance Field Adjuster & Podcaster
Ashlee Traynham
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Jabbar Tyler
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - Every Problem Is An Opportunity In Disguise
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - HR Professional, Artist Manager, Travel Agent, Vibe Curator
Jasmin Ubarry-Moraza
Table Leader
Lives in - Pennsauken
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Shamina Upshur
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - “Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” —Bob Marley
Hobbies - Gardening
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Julia Vaughn
Table Leader
Lives in - Willow Grove
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Donna/Errett Vielehr
Table Leader
Lives in - Mount Laurel
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Tara Vogdes
Table Leader
Lives in - Wildwood Crest
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Jenivere Ward
Table Leader
Lives in - Middletown
Motto -
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Nurse
Brandon Washington
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Profession - Teacher
Lauren Washington
Table Leader
Lives in - Havertown
Motto -
Hobbies - Shopping
Profession - registered nurse
Ameena Watford
Table Leader
Lives in - HATBORO
Motto -
Hobbies - Gardening
Profession - Creative Designer
Marcy Weitz
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - Treat people as you would want to be treated.
Hobbies - Reading
Profession - Director of Financial Analysis and Planning
alyse wilbanks
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Profession - Social worker
Audia Williams
Table Leader
Lives in - Bear
Motto - You Only Live Once! YOLO
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Technology
stephen yaeger
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - Slay Your Day
Hobbies - Music
Profession - Director Of Operations

International team

Sandy Safi
Chief Executive Officer
Having started her career onstage in the performing arts, Sandy's love of the entertainment sector brought her to work in special events in 15 countries over the years. She has developed and managed large-scale concerts in Dubai, worked in the Opera world at prestigious locations such as the Los Angeles Opera, the Casino de Paris, and Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu, and finally started her adventure with Diner en Blanc in 2011, when she applied her network and her experience to facilitate the first American Diner en Blanc in New York. She co-founded Diner en Blanc International in 2012, and then became the sole owner of the Diner en Blanc trademark and company in 2022. Above all, Sandy seeks to encourage creativity and connect culinary communities around the world.
Chantal Blanchard
Public Relations Specialist
As a publicist in the world of entertainment, Chantal was fortunate enough to travel the world for many years with Cirque du Soleil. Those amazing years on the road gave her the opportunity to somewhat satisfy her thirst for everything that is lifestyle i.e. food, wine, cocktails, fashion, urban life, architecture, design, etc. As Chantal would say “this career path and passion for all that is good in life predestined her to join the team of Diner en Blanc International.
Lucia Sacco
Accounting & HR
Lucia brings over 2 decades of administrative and accounting experience to Diner en Blanc International. She has worked in the event planning industry since 2007 whereby she occupied the position of Accounting Director and Office Manager. “I feel blessed to be able to combine my organizational skills and passion for bringing events to life towards a career at Diner en Blanc International,” says Lucia. Her interpersonal skills are an asset when communicating with hosts and dealing with accounting specialists or government offices, all the while maintaining a high level of integrity.
Zina Acherir
Project Manager
Zina is a passionate and creative professional with concrete organizational and planning skills. Her educational background in event management allows her to innovate, communicate and visually translate ideas and visions to memorable experiences. Zina enjoys networking, planning, and travelling. "Working at Diner en Blanc International allows me to practice my passion on a daily basis and gives me the opportunity to meet amazing hosts all around the world, which also gives me the advantage of learning about different cultures and how other cities manage events."
Jennifer Soto
Project Manager
Jennifer’s experience in management in the education sector gives her the perfect balance of leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. She loves working with hosts around the world, helping them plan their events in an organized and timely manner, while showing empathy and understanding of each city’s differences and needs. “I feel privileged to work with the team of Diner En Blanc International and be surrounded by culture, diversity, food, music, and friendship.”
Elizabeth Carbonell
Event Operations Strategist
As Production Manager, Elizabeth oversees all aspects of the production and coordination of the Diner en Blanc events hosted by Diner en Blanc International. Her 10-year background in event managing for an international design non-profit organization, and her previous work in the fashion industry, allowed her to travel around the world and learn from incredible people. In her free time, Liz has an active and vegan lifestyle. She enjoys going out to restaurants, trying new cocktails, working out and cooking.
Fiorella Arbanil
Client Relations & Business Development
With over two decades of service in customer relations and twelve years of sales experience, Fiorella brings a wealth of expertise to her current role in Client Relations and Business Development. It is her mission to identify and secure hosts to produce Le Diner en Blanc events in cities worldwide. With a bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, and social media management, she has cultivated a strong foundation for driving strategic growth and fostering enduring client partnerships, and she is committed to expanding the reach and impact of Diner en Blanc globally.
Axelle Pierresteguy
IT Support & Project Manager
Axelle is a dynamic and youthful employee who has brought fresh and innovative ideas to the success of Le Diner en Blanc over the past few years. With a forward-thinking mindset and a talent for finding creative solutions, Axelle brings a vibrant energy to her work. She has always had a passion for the arts, including music, dance, theater, and filmmaking. Once she realized she could combine her love for the arts with her skills in managing and creating, she knew that the event-planning world was the perfect fit for her.
Batin Can Balkan
IT Project Manager
As the IT Project Manager at Diner en Blanc International, Batin applies his skills in innovative IT solutions to enhance unique event experiences and connect with incredible hosts globally. Le Diner en Blanc is a cultural platform where technology meets tradition, allowing one to see firsthand how cities around the world bring their unique flair to their event. Each day offers new opportunities to merge his IT expertise with a passion for creating memorable moments.
David Gallego
Full Stack Developer
David is a passionate software developer who brings creativity and dedication to every project. He believes that helping others meet their goals is how we drive innovation and create meaningful change. He also possesses the ability to adapt to different situations and offer a unique perspective which enriches discussions and fosters a culture of creative problem-solving.