Baltimore
Event Team

Tiffany Moody
Host
Lives in - Baltimore
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Toni Sandridge
Host
Lives in - Upper Marlboro
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Ebony Grey
Head Leader
Lives in - Brookeville
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Kimberly Morgan-Craft
Head Leader
Lives in - LAUREL
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Chaz Aloe
Group Leader
Lives in - Baltimore
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Ashley Banks
Group Leader
Lives in - Rosedale
Motto - Self care is not selfish! Take care of you!
Hobbies - I love to spend time with God, travel, spend time with my son, cooking and learning
Profession - Licensed School Based Mental Health Therapist
Camille Cannady
Group Leader
Lives in - BOWIE
Motto - Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all
Hobbies - Movies
Profession - Cosmetologist
Diana Emerson
Group Leader
Lives in - Baltimore
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Shenelle Frasier
Group Leader
Lives in - PARKVILLE
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Hobbies - Cooking
Profession - Medical field
Tamara Jackson
Group Leader
Lives in - Sykesville
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Hobbies - Dancing
Profession - Agency Program Manager
Miesha Marvin-Bacon
Group Leader
Lives in - Randallstown
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Kimmy McFarland
Group Leader
Lives in - Randallstown
Motto - There is beauty in imperfections
Hobbies - Wine
Profession - Logistics and Hospitality Specialists
DETRICK MCGRIFF
Group Leader
Lives in - Norristown
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Profession - Education
Tearria Ponder
Group Leader
Lives in - Joppa MD
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Profession - Healthcare / Travel agent
Lakisha Rahman
Group Leader
Lives in - Baltimore
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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
GL TEST
Group Leader
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Augustus Thornton
Group Leader
Lives in - Baltimore
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Profession - Educator - Mathematics
Sean Bellamy
Table Leader
Lives in - Capitol Heights
Motto - Imagine the Possibilities. Realize Success.
Hobbies - Design
Profession - Educator and Designer
Leslie Bilbrue
Table Leader
Lives in - washington
Motto - Don’t complain, it can always be worse
Hobbies - Art
Profession - Sr. Payroll Manager
Leana Butler
Table Leader
Lives in - Baltimore
Motto - No one looks back on their life and remember the nights they had plenty of sleep
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Care Center Supervisor
Kashira Collins
Table Leader
Lives in - Parkville
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Hobbies - Reading
Profession - Internal Auditor Lead/Tax Professional
Cassandra Dixon
Table Leader
Lives in - KENNESAW
Motto - Live, Laugh, Love Passionately
Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Education Leadership
Coretta Doll
Table Leader
Lives in - Lakehurst
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Hobbies - Dancing
Profession - Event coordinator entrepreneur DJ personal fitness trainer aquatic Fitness trainer
Leslie Hardy
Table Leader
Lives in - Baltimore
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Veronica Harris
Table Leader
Lives in - Baltimore
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Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Public Service
Jannett Isaacs
Table Leader
Lives in - Kennesaw
Motto - Love Live Laugh
Hobbies - Music
Profession - Making the world a better place to be!
Lindsay Jackson
Table Leader
Lives in - Baltimore
Motto - Live life to the fullest
Hobbies - traveling, shopping, hanging out
Profession - Engineer/Professor
sherrett jacobs
Table Leader
Lives in - Baltimore
Motto - March to the beat of your own drum
Hobbies - Eating
Profession - Early Childhood education
Arceline Jean-Francois
Table Leader
Lives in - Woodstock
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Valerie Johnson
Table Leader
Lives in - Boyds
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Kimberly Kirby
Table Leader
Lives in - Glen burnie
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Hobbies - Dancing
Profession - Education
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Silina Lee
Table Leader
Lives in - Glen Burnie
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Khalea Lester
Table Leader
Lives in - Columbia
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Profession - It specialist
Nicole Loney-Hawkins
Table Leader
Lives in - Windsor Mill
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Profession - [email protected]
Afryea Lucas-White
Table Leader
Lives in - Owings Mills
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JOVAN MITCHELL
Table Leader
Lives in - Washington
Motto - Work hard, PLAY HARDER
Hobbies - Traveling, salsa dancing, triathloning
Profession - Business Strategy Consultant
Keyonta Rose
Table Leader
Lives in - Middle river
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Sam Samuel III
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto - God Bless You!
Hobbies - Tech and Motorcycles
Profession - Director of Music/Audio/Video/Lighting
Kendra Sawyer
Table Leader
Lives in - York
Motto - Live Love Laugh & Enjoy the Moment!!!
Hobbies - Traveling, meeting new people, learning new things & making memories!
Profession - Administration
Sabrina Small - Harriston
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
Motto -
Hobbies - Art
Profession - Mental Health Provider
Daphne Snowden
Table Leader
Lives in - Baltimore
Motto - Live you best life everyday!
Hobbies - Dancing
Profession - Educator
Natasha Talley
Table Leader
Lives in - Pasadena
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Profession - IT Specailist
Autrese Thornton
Table Leader
Lives in - Randallstown
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Amaris Thurston
Table Leader
Lives in - Odenton
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Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Program Manager
Tricia-Maria Walton
Table Leader
Lives in - Kingston
Motto - If you can dream it, you can do it! -Walt Disney
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Profession - Paralegal
Torrance Young
Table Leader
Lives in - Philadelphia
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Hobbies - Traveling
Profession - Business owner

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.