San Diego
Event Team
Yinka Freeman
Host
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Dani Jeppesen
Host
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- Hiking
Profession
- Event Planner
Sara Kerber
Host
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- Let's plan the next adventure, wine and travel is a must!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Hospitality
Mark Maddox
Host
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- Pax Amorque
Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- Event & Nonprofit Consultant
Sonia Cruz
Group Leader
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- Chula Vista
Motto
- Hakuna Matada
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Airport
Kaynisha Dawson
Group Leader
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- San Diego
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Ben Mireles
Group Leader
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- Temecula
Motto
- Live and enjoy Today..!
Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Mortgage Banker
Craig Piercy
Group Leader
Lives in
- Temecula
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Danielle Rainey
Group Leader
Lives in
- San Diego
Motto
- Do It Afraid!
Hobbies
- Movies
Profession
- Corporate Event Designer
Jenn Thomas
Group Leader
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- San Diego
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- Chaos with a purpose.
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- Event Coordinator
Stephanie Trudeau
Group Leader
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- Vista
Motto
- "It's turtles, all the way down."
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- Software Engineer / Technical Program Manager
Nancy Baker
Table Leader
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- Wine
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Chelsea Daus
Table Leader
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- San diego
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- Traveling
Profession
- Marketing
Monique Davis
Table Leader
Lives in
- San Diego
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- Everything Fabulous
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Business Owner
Kaynisha Dawson
Table Leader
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- San Diego
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Lisa Delasalas
Table Leader
Lives in
- San Diego
Motto
- Live and let live.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Child Advocate, RFA, Sales
ANDREA L DIXON
Table Leader
Lives in
- Escondido
Motto
- Plan and Play
Hobbies
- Shopping
Profession
- Event Management
Alissa Faiers
Table Leader
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- Oceanside
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Reshanda Fowler-Ransom
Table Leader
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- Honolulu
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Ellie Ghaffari
Table Leader
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Audrey Hills
Table Leader
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- Fontana
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- Traveling
Profession
- Nurse
Sara Kerber
Table Leader
Lives in
- Escondido
Motto
- Always looking for the next adventure!
Hobbies
- Wine
Profession
- Event Producer
Julia Lawson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Moreno Valley
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Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
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Geniese Ligon
Table Leader
Lives in
- San Diego
Motto
- Still Here, Still Strong, Still Me!
Hobbies
- Shopping
Profession
- Educational Leader
Marian Lim
Table Leader
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- San Diego
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Miso Martin
Table Leader
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- San Diego
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- coffee mornings champagne nights
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- not your average office girlie
Eduardo Mezza
Table Leader
Lives in
- San Diego
Motto
- Ne te quaesiveris extra
Hobbies
- Movies
Profession
- 007
Lilia Monge
Table Leader
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- San Diego
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- Photography
Profession
- Teacher - Education Specialist
Sharon Pangilinan
Table Leader
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- Chula Vista
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Vickey Penalosa
Table Leader
Lives in
- San Diego
Motto
- Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell not stuff to show.
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Hairstylist
Lucy Roberts
Table Leader
Lives in
- Yorba Linda
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- Cooking
Profession
- Corporate Events and Trade Show Manager & Notary
Tauri Seaver
Table Leader
Lives in
- San Diego
Motto
- Life is beautiful, connect and celebrate!
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Event Planner
Hallie Thompson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Carlsbad
Motto
- On n'est pas fait en sucre
Hobbies
- Hiking
Profession
- environmental specialist
Charisse Winston
Table Leader
Lives in
- Lemon Grove
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Cherise Zentic
Table Leader
Lives in
- Oceanside
Motto
- Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring it's own set of worries.
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Real Estate Broker
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.
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.