Baltimore
Event Team
Tiffany Moody
Host
Lives in
- Baltimore
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Profession
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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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Hobbies
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Profession
- Event Planner
Kimberly Morgan-Craft
Head Leader
Lives in
- Laurel
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Augustus Thornton
Head Leader
Lives in
- Gwynn Oak
Motto
- Live and Let LIVE!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Teacher
Ashley Banks
Group Leader
Lives in
- Rosedale
Motto
- Self care is not selfish! Take care of you!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Licensed School Based Mental Health Therapist
Camille Cannady
Group Leader
Lives in
- Upper Marlboro
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- Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all
Hobbies
- Movies
Profession
- Cosmetologist
Katrina Dixon Patterson
Group Leader
Lives in
- Upper Marlboro
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Hobbies
- Traveling
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Diana Emerson
Group Leader
Lives in
- Baltimore
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Shenelle Frasier
Group Leader
Lives in
- Parkville
Motto
- Everyone needs a little sparkle!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Medical Professional
Miesha Marvin-Bacon
Group Leader
Lives in
- Randallstown
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Tearria Ponder
Group Leader
Lives in
- Joppa
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Hobbies
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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
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Tricia-Maria Walton
Group Leader
Lives in
- North Miami Beach
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- If you can dream it, you can do it! -Walt Disney
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Paralegal
Sean Bellamy
Table Leader
Lives in
- Capital Heights
Motto
- Imagine the Possibilities. Realize Success.
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Educator and Designer
Ireca Brunson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
- Success is ... knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Office Manager
Kashira Collins
Table Leader
Lives in
- Parkville
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Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- Internal Auditor Lead/Tax Professional
Silina Destine
Table Leader
Lives in
- Glen Burnie
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Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Public Service
Shireen Hodge Brown
Table Leader
Lives in
- Hanover
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Hobbies
- Gardening
Profession
- Director of Quality Assurance
LaBrina Hopkins
Table Leader
Lives in
- Baltimore
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Ron Howell
Table Leader
Lives in
- York
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Jannett Isaacs
Table Leader
Lives in
- Kennesaw
Motto
- Love Live Laugh
Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Making the world a better place to be!
Kimberly Kirby
Table Leader
Lives in
- Glen Burnie
Motto
- With Excellence!
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Education
Khalea Lester
Table Leader
Lives in
- Columbia
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Hobbies
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Profession
- It specialist
Nicole Loney-Hawkins
Table Leader
Afryea Lucas-White
Table Leader
Lives in
- Owing mill
Motto
- Try until you succeed
Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- HR professional
Gwendolyn McKithen
Table Leader
Lives in
- Trenton
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Profession
- Government
Jeff Mills
Table Leader
Lives in
- Accokeek
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- Celebrate Love 24/7/365
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Zandolyn Moore
Table Leader
Lives in
- Baltimore
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Entrepreneur
Kendra Pitter
Table Leader
Lives in
- York
Motto
- Live Love Laugh & Enjoy the Moment!!!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Administration
Arceline JF Slaughter
Table Leader
Lives in
- Woodstock
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Educator
Natasha Talley
Table Leader
Lives in
- Pasadena
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Hobbies
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Profession
- IT Specailist
TL Test
Table Leader
Lives in
- Montreal
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Donna Thompson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Pikesville
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Education
Autrese Thornton
Table Leader
Lives in
- Randallstown
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Hobbies
- Gardening
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Anne Verill
Table Leader
Lives in
- Baltimore
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Profession
- RN
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.
