Houston
Event Team
Rosalind Moore
Host
Lives in
- Missouri City
Motto
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Hobbies
- Travel
Profession
- Development & Event Strategist
Brandi Gilds
Head Leader
Lives in
- Missouri City
Motto
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Hobbies
- Wine
Profession
- IT Leader
Simone Green
Head Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
- We Move!
Hobbies
-
Profession
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Krystal Hackney
Head Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
- "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them FEEL!"
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Event Director
Kandyace Mayberry
Head Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Sports Industry
Courtney Wesley
Head Leader
Lives in
- Missouri City
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Business Tech Sales
Danyelle Andrews
Group Leader
Lives in
- Humble
Motto
- Everyday is a Fashion Show and the world is your runway
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Educator
Latosha Blue
Group Leader
Lives in
- Manvel
Motto
- Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Hobbies
- Reading Books, Traveling, Cooking, Sweet Treat Maker and anything DIY
Profession
- Healthcare Administration
Nathalie Dave
Group Leader
Lives in
- Stafford
Motto
- People may forget what you said, they’ll never forget how you made them feel
Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Realtor
Ashleigh Gilmore
Group Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
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Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Attorney
GL GL
Group Leader
Lives in
-
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Jannett Isaacs
Group Leader
Lives in
- Kennesaw
Motto
- Love Live Laugh
Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Making the world a better place to be!
Ashley Jones
Group Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
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ASHLEY ODOM
Group Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
-
Leslie Williams
Group Leader
Lives in
- Missouri City
Motto
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Hobbies
- Shopping
Profession
-
Alicia Alford
Table Leader
Lives in
- Spring
Motto
- Denial is a river in Egypt
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Credit Manager
Tieisha Allen
Table Leader
Lives in
- HOUSTON
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Marcella Blackman
Table Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Jaynell Branch
Table Leader
Lives in
- Katy
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Operations Manager
Nika Brown
Table Leader
Lives in
- Manor
Motto
- You are replaceable at work, you are not replaceable at home. Home is your real life.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Travel /Education / Event Planning
Rita Byrd
Table Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Healthcare Management
Regina Crosson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Pearland
Motto
- A mother cannot raise her son to be a man, but she can raise him to be the best version of himself
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Procurement specialist
Joy Davenport
Table Leader
Lives in
- Rosharon
Motto
- Feed the soul, love without end and rise every time
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Entrepreneur
Jennie De La Paz
Table Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Nekisha Durham
Table Leader
Lives in
- Cypress
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Tiffany Dyson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Wine
Profession
- Workers' Compensation Manager
Doretha Edwards
Table Leader
Lives in
- Peaceland
Motto
- Be Well...
Hobbies
- Movies
Profession
-
Kimberly Fregia
Table Leader
Lives in
- Missouri City
Motto
- Class and Character
Hobbies
- Party decorations and photography
Profession
- Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Mione D Lewis
Table Leader
Lives in
- LaMarque
Motto
- Living life like no one is watching!
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Events Coordinator/ Case Management
Shonta' Moore-Thomas
Table Leader
Lives in
- Richmond
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Environmental Engineer
Deedra Muse
Table Leader
Lives in
- Katy
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Senior Manager of Operations
Ly Percy
Table Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Project manager
Jocilyn Portuondo
Table Leader
Lives in
- Pearland
Motto
- Never compromise to be recognized
Hobbies
- Singing
Profession
- Accountant, CEO of Giaceline's Life Eatery, LLC.
Joanese Richardson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Cypress
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
-
Karrie Robinson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Richmond
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Candyce Sasu
Table Leader
Lives in
- Pearland
Motto
- Work Hard Play Hard
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Registered Nurse
Monai Slocum
Table Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Crichelle Smith
Table Leader
Lives in
- Missouri City
Motto
- Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Ursula Sneed
Table Leader
Lives in
- Missouri City
Motto
- Live, Laugh and Love
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Travel Analyst
Zakiayyah Stewart
Table Leader
Lives in
- Cedar Hill
Motto
- Kindness is the essence of greatness...
Hobbies
- Designing, Reading, and Strength Training
Profession
- Planning and Design - Administrator
Monica Thompson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Katy
Motto
- The biggest room on Earth, is the room for improvement.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Educator
Porsche Thornton
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington D.C.
Motto
- Welcome to that Champagne Life
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Program Director
Christine Thrash
Table Leader
Lives in
- Pearland
Motto
- Enjoy Life...it has an expiration date!
Hobbies
- Yoga
Profession
- Attorney
TL TL
Table Leader
Lives in
-
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Tricia-Maria Walton
Table Leader
Lives in
- Kingston
Motto
- If you can dream it, you can do it! -Walt Disney
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Paralegal
Natashia Williams
Table Leader
Lives in
- HUMBLE
Motto
- Time is Free, but it's Priceless
Hobbies
- Gardening
Profession
- A Renaissance Woman
Elise Wilson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Richmond
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Event planner
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.