Orlando
Event Team
Lisa Greenwood
Host
Lives in
- Winter Garden
Motto
- "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
Hobbies
- Gardening
Profession
- Managing Partner, JAGA Productions, LLC
Tash Johnson
Host
Lives in
- Kingston
Motto
- He who has a why can endure any how
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Int'l Event Production & Entertainment Tourism Mgt - Jamaica Travel Advisor| Realtor
Fabie Reid
Host
Lives in
- Davenport
Motto
- You only die once but you can live daily. Pray - Live - & Love Harder!
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Project Management & Event Production
April Steele
Head Leader
Lives in
- Winter Garden
Motto
- Where elegance meets mystery
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Event Producer, Marketing, Writer, MBA
Salome Acevedo
Group Leader
Lives in
- Tampa
Motto
- Knowledge is the down payment for success!
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Health Ins. Operations Mngr.
Crystal Albury
Group Leader
Lives in
- Mount Dora
Motto
- It could always be worse
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Pharmaceutical Sales
Terrance Ashanta-Barker
Group Leader
Lives in
- Cincinnati
Motto
- Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Attorney
Cherley Constant
Group Leader
Lives in
- Orlando
Motto
- Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Da Vinci
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- IT Director
Shaneeka Nesbitt
Group Leader
Lives in
- Jacksonville
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Wine
Profession
- Entrpreneur
Jessica Palmer
Group Leader
Lives in
- Stuart
Motto
- "Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right." - F. Scott Fitzgerald
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Accountant
Adebola Adeshina
Table Leader
Lives in
- Tampa
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Trista Anderson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Fayetteville
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Program manager
Simone Arnold
Table Leader
Lives in
- Lauderhill
Motto
- Live. Laugh. Love
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Paralegal
Sabrina Austin
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Bowling, Travel - I enjoy visiting different places and meeting new people.
Profession
-
BRENDA BAPTISTE
Table Leader
Lives in
- Sanford
Motto
- CARIBBEAN QUEEN
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Registered Nurse
Stephanie Boyd-Christian
Table Leader
Lives in
- Orlando
Motto
- "If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Frederick Douglas
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Social Worker
Patrice Bryant-Thigpen
Table Leader
Lives in
- Lakeland
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Education Administrator
Nikki Burton
Table Leader
Lives in
- St Petersburg
Motto
- Live, Love, Laugh, and Laugh Some More!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Therapist
Marie Dorismond
Table Leader
Lives in
- Port St Lucie
Motto
- Live, Love and Laugh!! One Life to Live My Friends!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Staffing Coordinator/ Event Planner
Daila Espeut-Jones
Table Leader
Lives in
- Orlando / Central Florida East
Motto
- Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Project Management
Valillian Etienne
Table Leader
Lives in
- TAMPA
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Shopping
Profession
-
August Hillery
Table Leader
Lives in
- Altamonte Springs
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Event management & organizing
Deidre Jones
Table Leader
Lives in
- Orlando
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Accountant
Laverne Knight
Table Leader
Lives in
- Deltona
Motto
- Never Quit
Hobbies
- Hiking
Profession
- Social Services
Ricardo Laporte
Table Leader
Lives in
- Orlando
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Travel
Profession
- Account Management
Chipo Marovatsanga
Table Leader
Lives in
- Orlando
Motto
- It is what it is ##
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Investment banking
Danika Montelongo
Table Leader
Lives in
- Tampa
Motto
- Keep the Faith While doing the Work
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Finance Sr Leader
Jennifer Ortiz
Table Leader
Lives in
- ORLANDO
Motto
- Spread Love
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Project Manager
Bernadette Osson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Orlando
Motto
- Find the Good
Hobbies
- Watching Movies
Profession
- Curriculum Director
Samantha Person
Table Leader
Lives in
- Orlando
Motto
- Enjoy Life because it's too short
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Education and Law Enforcement
Andrise Pierre
Table Leader
Lives in
- Orlando
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Nurse
Lorraine Richardson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Winter Haven
Motto
- Live life to the fullest!
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Charmian Summerville
Table Leader
Lives in
- Apopka
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Event Planner
Natalye Thomas
Table Leader
Lives in
- Houston
Motto
- Live life on your terms!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Travel Industry
Roseflore Toussaint
Table Leader
Lives in
- Miramar
Motto
- "It is What It Is"
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Professional Wanderlust
Tricia-Maria Walton
Table Leader
Lives in
- Kingston
Motto
- If you can dream it, you can do it! -Walt Disney
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Paralegal
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.