Boston
Event Team
Kathy Lucas
Host
Lives in
- Rehoboth
Motto
- Protection at the perimeter, peace within. - The Gatekeeper
Hobbies
- Photography
Profession
- Human Resources Professional
Ashley McGowan
Host
Lives in
- Milton
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Kaitlyn O'Connor
Host
Lives in
- Quincy
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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April Steele
Head Leader
Lives in
- Arbors Winter Garden
Motto
- Where elegance meets mystery
Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Event Producer, Marketing, Writer, MBA
Marydith Tuitt
Head Leader
Lives in
- Boston
Motto
- #positiveimpact
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Consultant
Karyssa Budd
Group Leader
Lives in
- Dorchester
Motto
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Hobbies
- Eating
Profession
- Special Education Teacher
Deseree Hubbard
Group Leader
Lives in
- Keene
Motto
- "Let's have a party. Let's have it tonight!" Lilly Pulitzer
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Educator
Rachelle Lamb
Group Leader
Lives in
- Ashland
Motto
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Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Finance
Sheneal Parker
Group Leader
Lives in
- boston
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Educator
Jennifer Perry
Group Leader
Lives in
- Wrentham
Motto
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Hobbies
- Wine
Profession
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Naiyma Pleasant
Group Leader
Lives in
- Waterbury
Motto
- "Love is Love"
Hobbies
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Profession
- Surgical Coordinator
Nikki T. Ortiz
Group Leader
Lives in
- Brockton
Motto
- Live in the MOMENT!
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Event and Floral Designer, Making T-shirts and putting graphics on hats, plates, cups & mugs
Tricia-Maria Walton
Group Leader
Lives in
- North Miami Beach
Motto
- If you can dream it, you can do it! -Walt Disney
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Paralegal
Chedelyne Alexander
Table Leader
Lives in
- Boston
Motto
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Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Social Worker
Allyssa Bates
Table Leader
Lives in
- Framingham
Motto
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Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- Talent Development
Sonia Bovell
Table Leader
Lives in
- Waltham
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
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Jeanette Bressi
Table Leader
Lives in
- Cambirdge
Motto
- And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.
Hobbies
- Cooking, World travel, Writing, Art & Music
Profession
- Biotech Communication Leader
Carolyn Coleman
Table Leader
Lives in
- Hyde Park
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Akou Diabakhate
Table Leader
Lives in
- Boston
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Entrepreneurship
Melody Forrest
Table Leader
Lives in
- Providence
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Professor
Jonathan Gates
Table Leader
Lives in
- Dorchester
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Rena Gyftopoulos
Table Leader
Lives in
- South Boston
Motto
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Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Architect/Costume Designer
Madeline Hubbard
Table Leader
Lives in
- Jamaica Plain
Motto
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Hobbies
- Sports
Profession
- Product Engineer
Jannett Isaacs
Table Leader
Lives in
- Miami
Motto
- Love Live Laugh
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Making the world a better place to be!
Candace James
Table Leader
Lives in
- Boston
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Sales
Dianne Joseph
Table Leader
Lives in
- Boston
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Photography
Profession
-
Angela Perry
Table Leader
Lives in
- Dorchester
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Professor Berklee College
Andrins Renaudin
Table Leader
Lives in
- Boston
Motto
- "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Phillipians 4:13
Hobbies
- Singing
Profession
- Community Organizer. Crisis Interventionist.
Tasha Richards
Table Leader
Lives in
- Windsor
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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LaToya Rivers
Table Leader
Lives in
- Dorchester
Motto
- People may forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Education Administrator
Sherley Riviere
Table Leader
Lives in
- STOUGHTON
Motto
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Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Human Resources Administrator
BeverlyLove Rock
Table Leader
Lives in
- Hull
Motto
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Hobbies
- Travel
Profession
- Crafter
Karin Rose
Table Leader
Lives in
- Boston
Motto
- LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE
Hobbies
- Gardening
Profession
- Program Manager
Ayesha Sadiq
Table Leader
Lives in
- Malden
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Biopharma
Stephanie Sibley
Table Leader
Lives in
- Boston
Motto
- Keep It Simple!
Hobbies
- Yoga
Profession
- Principal
LaKenya Webster
Table Leader
Lives in
- South Easton
Motto
- Live, Love & Smile!
Hobbies
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Profession
-
Raquel Webster
Table Leader
Lives in
- Avon
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Xiomara Williams
Table Leader
Lives in
- Randolph
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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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.”
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.
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.
