Birmingham
Event Team
Jasmine Allen
Host
Lives in
- Birmingham
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Lynnette Favors
Host
Lives in
- Atlanta
Motto
- “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.”
Hobbies
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Profession
- Portfolio/Program Manager, PMP, AGILE Practitioner (Yes)
Katrina Nelson
Head Leader
Lives in
- Birmingham
Motto
- Leading Elegance, Inspiring Unity
Hobbies
- Art
Profession
- Senior Healthcare IT Consultant
Erica Pettway
Head Leader
Lives in
- Birmingham
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Kim Croom
Group Leader
Lives in
- GARDENDALE
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- SR Business Analyst/Entreprenuer
LaShelle French Barmore
Group Leader
Lives in
- BIRMINGHAM
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Board Certified Family Medicine Physician and Diabetologist
Marquet Harris
Group Leader
Lives in
- Birmingham
Motto
- Follow your dreams
Hobbies
- Golf
Profession
- Military and Family Readiness Specialist
Sharon Rhone
Group Leader
Lives in
- Pleasant Grove
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Office Clerk
Deon Scott
Group Leader
Lives in
- GARDENDALE
Motto
- Stay Ready So You Won't Have To Get Ready
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- NURSE PRACTITIONER
Roshanique Taylor Marbury
Group Leader
Lives in
- BIRMINGHAM
Motto
- ''Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations''.
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Pharmacy Technician Compounding Specialist & The Owner Of Angels At Your Services Home Health Care.
Santini Thompson
Group Leader
Lives in
- Helena
Motto
- November 14th
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Fitness
Candis Austin
Table Leader
Lives in
- [email protected]
Motto
- No Pressure, No Diamonds
Hobbies
- Shopping
Profession
- Realtor The BEST in Jefferson County. Period !
Deborah Bice
Table Leader
Lives in
- Birmingham
Motto
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Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Retired Teacher
Chrayne Crawford
Table Leader
Lives in
- Fairfield
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Tai East
Table Leader
Lives in
- Jasper
Motto
- "Creativity is the way I share my soul with the world." - Brent Brown
Hobbies
- Art
Profession
- Author/Content Writer
Lynnette FAVORS
Table Leader
Lives in
- Anytown
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Felesha Gamble-Hubbard
Table Leader
Jalisa Grant
Table Leader
Lives in
- Montgomery
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Khesa Harrell
Table Leader
Lives in
- Birmingham
Motto
- Kindness is not Blindness
Hobbies
- Writing
Profession
- Manager of Benefits Administration
LaShawn Hill
Table Leader
Lives in
- Birmingham
Motto
- Be the woman that fixes another woman's crown without telling the world it was crooked.
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Master loctician
Corissa Lee
Table Leader
Lives in
- Pelham
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
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Baret Lane McMillan
Table Leader
Lives in
- Winfield
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Pharmacy
CorDerek Nunn
Table Leader
Lives in
- Birmingham
Motto
- Live Laugh Love
Hobbies
- Singing
Profession
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Jamie Oliver
Table Leader
Lives in
- Bessemer
Motto
- Knowledge is Power
Hobbies
- Yoga
Profession
- Nonprofit/Realtor
Elida Sanders
Table Leader
Lives in
- fultondale
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Sourcing Analyst
Cory Talley
Table Leader
Lives in
- Westover
Motto
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Hobbies
-
Profession
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LaTasha Vance
Table Leader
Lives in
- Center Point
Motto
-
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
-
Demita Walton
Table Leader
Lives in
- Birmingham
Motto
- How you respond to life is your superpower!
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Childcare Director
Monique Washington
Table Leader
Lives in
- Birmingham
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Ashley Williams
Table Leader
Lives in
- Birmingham
Motto
- Do what you can, with what you have, where you are-Theodore Roosevelt
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Real Estate
Nicole Wilson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Alabaster
Motto
- Never Give Up
Hobbies
- Movies
Profession
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst
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.
