Washington DC
Event Team
Alba Cruz
Host
Lives in
- Cliffside Park
Motto
- Find the silver lining
Hobbies
- Art
Profession
- Community Manager at Open House New York
Linda Davis
Host
Lives in
- 0
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Kimberly Knight Henderson
Host
Lives in
- Bowie
Motto
- Be gracious, laugh often, learn always.
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
-
Kaitlin Latonick
Host
Lives in
- Annapolis
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Event Production
Jim Rosario
Host
Lives in
- West Orange
Motto
- Make it exist. Then make it better.
Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- Retail Manager
Corinne Price
Head Leader
Lives in
- Arlington
Motto
- You can’t have living without dying. Don’t be afraid of the unlived life.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Engineer
Michelle Riley Jones
Head Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
- “That we are worthy of a particular belonging that does not demand uniformity but understands and honors our stunning particularity.” - Cole Arthur Riley
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Pray - Love - Travel
Tricia-Maria Walton
Head Leader
Lives in
- North Miami Beach
Motto
- If you can dream it, you can do it! -Walt Disney
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Paralegal
Lauren Chisholm
Group Leader
Lives in
- Camp Springs
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Katrina Dixon Patterson
Group Leader
Lives in
- Upper Marlboro
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
-
Jennifer Glenn
Group Leader
Lives in
- Dumfries
Motto
- What's for you,will never miss you!"
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Program Manager
Kylarr Harper
Group Leader
Lives in
- Windsor Mill
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
-
Jacquelyn Ann Irby
Group Leader
Lives in
- Silver Spring
Motto
- Yolo
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- RETIRED
Lena Johnson
Group Leader
Lives in
- La plata
Motto
- “Stay Ready So You Don’t Have To Get Ready”
Hobbies
- Art
Profession
- Accounting
AJ Jones
Group Leader
Lives in
- Leesburg
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Analyst
Ricardo McKinley
Group Leader
Lives in
- Upper Marlboro
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Movies
Profession
- US Gov
Charlie Sweeney
Group Leader
Lives in
- Columbia
Motto
- Never put off for tomorrow on what you can do today!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Daymar Management & Consulting - Professional Event Manager
Crystal Taylor
Group Leader
Lives in
- Alexandria
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
-
Ron Taylor
Group Leader
Lives in
- Bowie
Motto
- LIVE Life!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Finance Executive
Tiffany Thomas
Group Leader
Lives in
- Pasadena
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Augustus Thornton
Group Leader
Lives in
- Gwynn Oak
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Educator - Mathematics
MILTON B YATES
Group Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
- “Own It. Love It. Live It. It’s Yours!”
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
CLARA ALVARADO
Table Leader
Lives in
- San Juan
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
-
Angela Angel
Table Leader
Lives in
- Annapolis
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Nicole Babwar
Table Leader
Lives in
- Bowie
Motto
- “Fashion fades, only style remains the same.” - Coco Chanel
Hobbies
- Eating
Profession
- Advocate for women in tech, wine and all things good vibe worthy
Amie Baker
Table Leader
Lives in
- Pikesville
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- VP Test Developer
Clover Barnes
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Government Administrator
Christine Barron
Table Leader
Lives in
- Upper Marlboro
Motto
- Live the life you want
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Public Servant
Kindra Beamon
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washingotn
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
-
Yolaine Benjamin
Table Leader
Lives in
- Homestead
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Therapist
Candice Broadie
Table Leader
Lives in
- New York
Motto
- Live Your Best Life
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Project Management - Event Planning
Tashea Brodgins
Table Leader
Lives in
- Baltimore
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Policy Advisor
Carla Brooks
Table Leader
Lives in
- CHELTENHAM
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Sherrie Brown
Table Leader
Lives in
- Glenn Dale
Motto
- To thine own self be true.
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Consultant
Shenique Bryant
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Shaunte Cabrera Perez
Table Leader
Lives in
- Gaithersburg
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Nicole Campbell
Table Leader
Lives in
- Round Hill
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Event Planning
Scott Carey
Table Leader
Karen Carpenter
Table Leader
Lives in
- fort washington
Motto
- Got to be real
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Retired
Stephanie Carpenter
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
- "It is what it is...."
Hobbies
- Shopping
Profession
-
Renee Carter
Table Leader
Lives in
- Oxon Hill
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Larelle Clarke
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
- If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Government
Tamara Clay
Table Leader
Lives in
- Upper Marlboro
Motto
- Live & Love
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- CEO
Jay Cohen
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Joi Coleman
Table Leader
Lives in
- Springdale
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Running
Profession
- User Experience Designer and Digital Product Manager
Bianca DaCosta
Table Leader
Lives in
- Dover
Motto
- “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Staffing Recruiter
Mireille Dalmeida
Table Leader
Lives in
- Hyattsville
Motto
- Love love and be happy and networking
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Event planner and decorator
John Drew
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Lisa Finley
Table Leader
Lives in
- Temple Hills
Motto
- "Be the change you wish to see in the world"
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Eligibility Specialist
Jessica Foster
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Analyst; admin team for social group
Brian Gibson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Baltimore
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Structural Engineer
Lenora Green
Table Leader
Lives in
- Upper Marlboro
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
-
Ebony Grey
Table Leader
Lives in
- Brookeville
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Event Planner
Ron Hampton
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelpohia
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Sherika Hayle
Table Leader
Lives in
- Waldorf
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Buyer
Evangeline Hemsley
Table Leader
Lives in
- Accokeek
Motto
- Live life to the Fullest
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Federal Government
Dionn Henderson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Accokeek
Motto
- Making today better than yesterday!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Ascension Events
Alicia Henry
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
-
Robin Hillmon
Table Leader
Lives in
- Clinton
Motto
- CTRL+ALT+DEL Control Yourself Alter Your Thinking Delete Negativity
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
-
Daphne Holman
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
ANNTWANETTE JACKSON
Table Leader
Lives in
- Greenbelt
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Accounting
Gladys Johnson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Woodbridge
Motto
- Live , Love, Laugh
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Inbasket Support Clerk
Vickie Johnson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Temple Hills
Motto
- Carpe Diem
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- IT Specialist
STUART JOHNSON JR
Table Leader
Lives in
- hyattsville
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Angela King
Table Leader
Lives in
- UpperMarlboro
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Kimberly Kirby
Table Leader
Lives in
- Glen Burnie
Motto
- With Excellence!
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Education
MONIQUE Lamar
Table Leader
Lives in
- Upper Marlboro
Motto
- Go big, or go home!
Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- Education
Shari Le May
Table Leader
Lives in
- Alexandria
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Shari Le May
Table Leader
Lives in
- Alexandria
Motto
- Live life to the fullest because you only have one opportunity!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Educator
Kimberly Leary
Table Leader
Lives in
- CLINTON
Motto
- Be Tthe BEST YOU you can be.
Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- Legal
Felicia Lenny
Table Leader
Lives in
- Glen Mills
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Flight attendant
Khalea Lester
Table Leader
Lives in
- Columbia
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- It specialist
Philicia Lloyd
Table Leader
Lives in
- Brooklyn
Motto
- Embrace the Opportunity
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Real Estate Broker/Appraiser
Stephanie McDonald
Table Leader
Lives in
- Miramar
Motto
- "Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are"
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Educator
Temarian Morris
Table Leader
Lives in
- Laurel
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
-
Lori-Faith Mottley
Table Leader
Lives in
- Brooklyn
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Teacher/ Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Lisa Passagaluppi
Table Leader
Lives in
- Woodbridge
Motto
- Live life, don't let life live you.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- US Government
PèTrina Success Paxton
Table Leader
Lives in
- BRENTWOOD
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Director of Employee Relations
Jeannine Payne
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- School Principal
Dominique Pierre
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- IT Specialist
Naiyma Pleasant
Table Leader
Lives in
- Waterbury
Motto
- "Love is Love"
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Surgical Coordinator
Tinea Porter
Table Leader
Lives in
- Upper Marlboro
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Virginia Raye
Table Leader
Lives in
- Alexandria
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- In my mind, a movie star. But Executive Assistant pays the bills.
Joseph Roberson
Table Leader
Lives in
- DUMFRIES
Motto
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Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- IT Engineer
Maurice Scott
Table Leader
Lives in
- Washington
Motto
- “One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching”
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Voice Actor, Logistician
Ngima Senior
Table Leader
Lives in
- Upper Marlboro
Motto
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Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- Management
Molove Simmons
Table Leader
Lives in
- Fort Washington
Motto
- I do it for You, I do it for Me!
Hobbies
- Art
Profession
- Educator/Public Speaker
Arceline JF Slaughter
Table Leader
Lives in
- Woodstock
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Educator
Tina Stewart
Table Leader
Lives in
- Bowie
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Membership Analysts
Hope Taylor
Table Leader
Lives in
- Snellville
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- National Account Manager
Porsche Thornton
Table Leader
Lives in
- New Carrollton
Motto
- Welcome to that Champagne Life
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Program Director
Jennifer Thorpe
Table Leader
Lives in
- Accokeek
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Amaris Thurston
Table Leader
Lives in
- Odenton
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Program Manager
Michelle Vessels
Table Leader
Lives in
- Bowie
Motto
- There’s no right age to be awesome
Hobbies
- Movies
Profession
- CEO FILMMAKER
alyse wilbanks
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Social worker
Brandon Wright
Table Leader
Lives in
- District Heights
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Singing
Profession
- Teacher
Torrance Young
Table Leader
Lives in
- Richmond
Motto
- Be your true self
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
Senior 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
Operations 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.”
Liza Belikova
Sponsorship and Events Project Manager
Liza’s background in Arts Administration brings both structure and creative flow to event management. With experience in operations, hospitality, and large-scale event coordination, she enjoys creating seamless guest experiences and being part of the details that make every Dîner en Blanc evening feel elegant, welcoming, and memorable. In her free time, you can usually find her wandering through a museum, discovering a new restaurant, or planning her next trip.
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.
Judy Turk
Social Media Specialist
With a background in interior architecture and filmmaking, Judy brings four years of experience in content creation and video production to her role as Social Media Specialist. She develops engaging social media campaigns and visual content for Diner en Blanc Montreal and New York while also contributing to Diner en Blanc International's global advertising campaigns. Having lived in several countries and speaking multiple languages, she enjoys working in multicultural environments and creating content that resonates with diverse audiences. Judy is passionate about the arts, including painting, acting, singing, photography, fashion, and travel.
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.
Axelle Pierresteguy
Business Development Coordinator
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.
