Charlotte
Event Team
Tara Robertson
Host
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
- When life hands you lemons, craft something so extraordinary that the world forgets they were ever lemons.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- The queen of unforgettable soirées
Vanecia Carr
Head Leader
Lives in
- Fort Mill
Motto
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Hobbies
- Sports
Profession
- Business Management
Karen Everett
Head Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
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Hobbies
- Golf
Profession
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Krystle Richardson
Head Leader
Lives in
- CHARLOTTE
Motto
- Don't dig up in doubt what you planted in faith.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Project Manager and Travel Advisor (Journeys By Krystle)
NORBERT DWAIN SULLIVAN
Head Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Event Planner
Kimberly Aldridge
Group Leader
Lives in
- CHARLOTTE
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Executive
Crystal Blanding
Group Leader
Lives in
- Rock Hill
Motto
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Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
-
Dr. Nathan Currie
Group Leader
Lives in
- Cleveland
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Kelvin Darden
Group Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
- Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Corporate Nursing Home Administrator/Nurse
Andree Fryar
Group Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
- Live each day as it is your last!!!
Hobbies
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Profession
- I.T.
Tara Howard
Group Leader
Lives in
- CHARLOTTE
Motto
- Be a light in a too often dim world
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Beauty Culturist
Latisha Huckaby
Group Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
- One person can make a difference!
Hobbies
- Sports
Profession
- Secret Agent
Paula Johnson
Group Leader
Lives in
- Pineville
Motto
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Hobbies
- Movies
Profession
- Accountant
Dwayne Lewis
Group Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
- Live your life to the fullest
Hobbies
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Profession
- Chef
Linda Miller
Group Leader
Lives in
- Rock Hill
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Organ transplant
YOLANDA NEELY
Group Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
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Hobbies
- Photography
Profession
-
Jada Adams
Table Leader
Lives in
- Columbia
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Clinical Therapist
Crystal Bailey
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
-
Tiffany Banks
Table Leader
Lives in
- Kannapolis
Motto
- You CAN sit with us!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Educator
Sadrita Barnes
Table Leader
Lives in
- Concord
Motto
- Life is about living, learning, and loving!
Hobbies
- Writing
Profession
- Philanthrophy - Promises of the Carolinas (non-profit organization)
Yolanda Bell
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
- Live Each Day to the Fullest
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Realtor/ Project Manager
Kenny Boyd
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
- Graphic Design
Tameka Brewington
Table Leader
Lives in
- charlotte
Motto
- to live is to love
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
-
Ebony Coleman
Table Leader
Lives in
- Fort Mill
Motto
- Live like it’s your last.
Hobbies
- Singing
Profession
- Retired Army Veteran
RaChell Crowe
Table Leader
Lives in
- Rock Hill
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Precious Cuthbertson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
-
Tia Geiger
Table Leader
Ayesha Green
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
- Work smarter, not harder!
Hobbies
- Movies
Profession
- Kindergarten Teacher
Alisa Griffin
Table Leader
Lives in
- CHARLOTTE
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
YOLANDA Hampton
Table Leader
Lives in
- Fort Mill
Motto
- Live life fully
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Real Estate
Mozelle Hayden-Long
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Administration
Cheryl Keita
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Executive Coach
Shayla Locke
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
- Speak Life
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Artist, Photographer, AKA
Lakena Marsh
Table Leader
Lives in
- Mount Holly
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Esthetician
Shawnda Martin
Table Leader
Lives in
- Columbia
Motto
- Prepared for the worst, but still praying for the best
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Project Management/Controls
Brittany McElrath
Table Leader
Lives in
- Rock Hill
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Tara Mckinnon
Table Leader
Lives in
- Mooresville
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Danielle McRae
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Italia Mills
Table Leader
Lives in
- Concord
Motto
- Healing through beauty, one nail appointment at a time.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Licensed Nail Technician
Amber Mitchell
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
- There's always time to do something great
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Logistics Sales Manager
Wanda Mobley
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Shopping
Profession
- Practice Management
Nekisha Morris
Table Leader
Lives in
- Fort Mill
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Jay Moss
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- local government
Lynn Reed
Table Leader
Lives in
- Huntersville
Motto
- Take me to the Beach….
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Mental Health Clinician
Malika Sanders
Table Leader
Lives in
- kings mountain
Motto
- Live life to the fullest!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Special Education Case Manager
Latoya Scott
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Regenia Skinner
Table Leader
Lives in
- Statesville
Motto
- Infinite possibilities
Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- Stylist
Crystal Staton
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
- Be Kind to teach me and show me how to Respect, Care, and Love You 🫶🏾
Hobbies
- Art
Profession
- Amazon
Chantel Stewart
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
- Let’s Get it!!!!!
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Content creator
Essence Summers
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
- Be Better Than Yesterday
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Procurement Agent Sr
Brittany Sutton
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Beyanca Vinson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlotte
Motto
-
Hobbies
-
Profession
- Flight Attendant
Tamara Webb
Table Leader
Lives in
- Huntersville
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
-
Cleya Williams
Table Leader
Lives in
- charlotte
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Doctor of Chiropractic
Tara Williams
Table Leader
Lives in
- Matthews
Motto
- Everything Happens Exactly When It’s Supposed To Happen
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Realtor®️
Cynthia Worthy
Table Leader
Lives in
- Rock Hill
Motto
- I Love Myself!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Owner Real Estate Firm
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.
