Philadelphia
Event Team
Natanya DiBona
Host
Lives in
- Chadds Ford
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Kayli Moran
Host
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
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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
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Kristin Craven
Head Leader
Lives in
- Royersford
Motto
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Hobbies
- Singing
Profession
- Special Events/Logistics
Victor Hurdle
Head Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Art
Profession
- Catering Specialist
Bernard Lambert
Head Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
- Calm, Cool, and Collected
Hobbies
- Art
Profession
- United States Postal Services
Cassandre Luberus
Head Leader
Lives in
- Phila
Motto
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Hobbies
- Travel
Profession
- Loggie
Jordan Price
Head Leader
Lives in
- philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Writing
Profession
-
Maygan Best
Group Leader
Lives in
- New Hope
Motto
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Hobbies
- Hiking
Profession
- Engineer
Alyssa Cadue
Group Leader
Lives in
- philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Recruiter
Beth Davis
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Education
Jay Driggers
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Chief Experience Officer
Zac Ernst-Kelly
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
-
Erin Fellows
Group Leader
Lives in
- Audubon
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Marsha Flowers
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Running
Profession
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Bill Higgins
Group Leader
Lives in
- PHILADELPHIA
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Bruce Hill
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
- The Commitment is Service Excellence.
Hobbies
- Eating
Profession
- Funeral Director
Frank Luzi
Group Leader
Lives in
- Havertown
Motto
- Trust the Process
Hobbies
- Art
Profession
- Public Relations Consultant
DETRICK MCGRIFF
Group Leader
Lives in
- Norristwon
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Education
Ryan McLeod
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Branch Chief
Brandon Mincey-Abel
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Shopping
Profession
- Social Worker
Jeannine Payne
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- School Principal
John A. Petty II
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
- "To get what you've never had, you must do what you;ve never done"
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Accountant/Realtor
Morgan Robinson
Group Leader
Lives in
- philadelphia
Motto
- 09241987
Hobbies
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Profession
-
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
Test Testing
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philly
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
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"
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Nurse
Fernando Valle
Group Leader
Lives in
- Kansas City
Motto
- Empathy and kindness
Hobbies
- Planning events and parties
Profession
- Sales professional
Akeesha Washington
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Shopping
Profession
- Licensed Professional Counselor/ Consultant
Nancy Ahlum
Table Leader
Lives in
- West Chester
Motto
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Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Event Planner
Anjuli Alger
Table Leader
Lives in
- Feasterville
Motto
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Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Account Specialist
Nicole Alston
Table Leader
Lives in
- glenside
Motto
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Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
-
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
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Marirose Benedict
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Leslie Biggs
Table Leader
Lives in
- Cheltenham
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Esthetician
Joseph Bishop
Table Leader
Lives in
- Lansdale
Motto
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Hobbies
- Sports
Profession
- Finance Business Partner
AJ Bonas
Table Leader
Lives in
- Gibbsboro
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
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
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Pharmacist
Rick Brodie
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Zachia Brower
Table Leader
Lives in
- Boothwyn
Motto
- Sometimes not getting what we want is the universe's way of saying we're not asking for enough.......
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Event Planner
Alexis Brown
Table Leader
Lives in
- King Of Prussia
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
- Laverock
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Trey Bull
Table Leader
Lives in
- Claymont
Motto
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Hobbies
- Photography
Profession
-
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
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Flight Attendant
Michael Castillo
Table Leader
Lives in
- Jeffersonville
Motto
- Liberte, egalite, fraternite
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
-
Lisa Choi
Table Leader
Lives in
- Eagleville
Motto
- Dance as if no one is watching
Hobbies
- Yoga
Profession
-
Jamina Clay
Table Leader
Lives in
- Plymouth meeting
Motto
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Hobbies
- Exercising, cocktails
Profession
- Educator
Felicia Collins
Table Leader
Lives in
- Sicklerville
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
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Teacher
Janine Dunlap-Kiah
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
- The higher the heel, the closer to God
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Law School Admin & Faculty
Fatihah Dwight-Bennett
Table Leader
Lives in
- Middletown
Motto
- No Regrets... Just Better Choices
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Accountant
Dominique Echols
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Allie Ernst
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Trisha Fittipaldi
Table Leader
Lives in
- Doylestown
Motto
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Hobbies
- Gardening
Profession
-
Stacy Forchetti
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
- Love all, trust a few, do harm to none
Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- attorney
Carissa Forde
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Career and Professional Development
Jeannette Geter
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Nakia Gibbs
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Aubrey Rose Greaves
Table Leader
Lives in
- Arlington
Motto
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Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
-
Christina Grier
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Gardening
Profession
- SAHM
Megan Grimm
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Ramon Guzman
Table Leader
Lives in
- Clifton Heights
Motto
- Work Hard In Silence, Let Success Make All The Noise!
Hobbies
- Golf
Profession
-
Li Halpern
Table Leader
Lives in
- Merion Station
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Event Planner
Jacqueelah Harold
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Caitlin Harvey
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
-
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
Kat Hinkel
Table Leader
Lives in
- Fort Washington
Motto
- money can't buy life -bob marley
Hobbies
- Writing
Profession
- living the dream
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
Kiasha Huling
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
André Johnson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Healthcare worker
Lakisha Johnson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Ambler
Motto
- Love Conquers All
Hobbies
- Writing
Profession
- Entrepreneur, Creative
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
- Gloucester City
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Tammy Lane
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Table Leader
Danielle Laws
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Table Leader TBD
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Carmen Lennon
Table Leader
Lives in
- Phila
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Jennifer Lennon
Table Leader
Lives in
- phila
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Assistant principal
Accessibility Section Limited Mobility
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Dolly Marshall
Table Leader
Lives in
- Lawnside
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Koretta McGhee
Table Leader
Lives in
- Phoenixville
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Innovation Strategist
Latoya Mcglone
Table Leader
Lives in
- Egg Harbor Township
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Director and Psychology Adjunct
Casey Miller
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Regina Mitchell
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Lucretia Moye
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Art
Profession
- Facilitator
Maggie Munthali
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Madison Pham
Table Leader
Lives in
- Cherry Hill Township
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Christine Phillips
Table Leader
Lives in
- Voorhee
Motto
- Live, Love, Grow, Serve!
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Fashion Designer
Ashley Putnam
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Candy Rathsmill
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- MCLE Specialist
Tanya Rice
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Entrepreneur/ Cosmetologist
Tia Rideout
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Workforce manager
Desiree Rivers
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
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
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Shakiera Scott
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
-
Simmanita Simmons
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Tamika Sloan
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Anthony Smith
Table Leader
Lives in
- Phila
Motto
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Hobbies
- Sports
Profession
- Central processing technician
Julie Anne Smith
Table Leader
Lives in
- Bryn Mawr
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Stephanie Smith
Table Leader
Lives in
- Delran
Motto
- Be kind, Be Genuine and Love anyway
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Non-profit Education (Retired)
Brad Strong
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Kat Swift
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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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
- Multi-State Licensed Insurance Claims Specialist
KYA THOMPSON
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Ashlee Traynham
Table Leader
Lives in
- Springfield
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
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
Melissa Tyler
Table Leader
Lives in
- Willingboro
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Jasmin Ubarry-Moraza
Table Leader
Lives in
- Pennsauken
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Shamina Upshur
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
- “Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” —Bob Marley
Hobbies
- Gardening
Profession
-
Julia Vaughn
Table Leader
Lives in
- Willow Grove
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Donna/Errett Vielehr
Table Leader
Lives in
- Cherry Hill
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Tara Vogdes
Table Leader
Lives in
- Wildwood Crest
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Bethanie Walker
Table Leader
Lives in
- PHILADELPHIA
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Jenivere Ward
Table Leader
Lives in
- Middletown
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Nurse
Brandon Washington
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Teacher
Lauren Washington
Table Leader
Lives in
- Havertown
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Shopping
Profession
- registered nurse
Ameena Watford
Table Leader
Lives in
- Hatboro
Motto
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Hobbies
- Gardening
Profession
- Creative Designer
alyse wilbanks
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Social worker
Audia Williams
Table Leader
Lives in
- Lacey
Motto
- You Only Live Once! YOLO
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Technology
stephen yaeger
Table Leader
Lives in
- Block island
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.
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.
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.
