Miami
Event Team
Bianca Bustamante
Host
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Nancy Arroyo
Group Leader
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- miami
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- Music
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Ronalde Battist
Group Leader
Lives in
- PSL
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- Travel
Profession
- RN/event planner
Ireca Brunson
Group Leader
Lives in
- Wellington
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- Success is ... knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others
Hobbies
- Travel
Profession
- Office Manager
Jorge Dearmas
Group Leader
Lives in
- Miami
Motto
- Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful
Hobbies
- Sports
Profession
- Police Officer
Marie Dorismond
Group Leader
Lives in
- Port St Lucie
Motto
- Live, Love and Laugh!! One Life to Live My Friends!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Staffing Coordinator/ Event Planner
Jannett Isaacs
Group Leader
Lives in
- Kennesaw
Motto
- Love Live Laugh
Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Making the world a better place to be!
Deidre Jones
Group Leader
Lives in
- Orlando
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- Traveling
Profession
- Accountant
Shaneeka Nesbitt
Group Leader
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- Jacksonville
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- Wine
Profession
- Entrpreneur
Hope Taylor
Group Leader
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- Snellville
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- National Account Manager
Tricia-Maria Walton
Group Leader
Lives in
- Kingston
Motto
- If you can dream it, you can do it! -Walt Disney
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- Paralegal
Tara Williams
Group Leader
Lives in
- Boynton Beach
Motto
- Live, Love, Laugh
Hobbies
- Event Planning & Decorating
Profession
- Human Resources-Employee Relations
Terrance Ashanta-Barker
Table Leader
Lives in
- Cincinnati
Motto
- Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Attorney
Veronica Boyd
Table Leader
Lives in
- Lauderhill
Motto
- Service is the rent you pay on Earth
Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Business Analyst
SERETTE CHERESTAL
Table Leader
Lives in
- Greenacres
Motto
- “Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful.”
Hobbies
- Reading, Socializing, Networking, Traveling
Profession
- Counselor, Event Planner
Kasi Crawford
Table Leader
Lives in
- Fort Lauderdale
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- Traveling
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- Property Manager
Roland Cruz
Table Leader
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- Miami
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Zee Denny
Table Leader
Lives in
- Hollywood Beach
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- Artist/Painter/fashion/
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- Real Estate
Michelle Dentico
Table Leader
Lives in
- Miami
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- Make Everyday a Great Day!
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- Traveling
Profession
- Real Estate Broker
Danielle Fontus
Table Leader
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- Miami
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Sherise Gregory
Table Leader
Lives in
- Stuart
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Corinthian Jones
Table Leader
Lives in
- Dania
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Profession
- Law enforcement
Tanya Keyes
Table Leader
Lives in
- Hialeah
Motto
- Live Life!!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Facilities Engineer Manager
Kristel Kouly
Table Leader
Lives in
- Miami
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- Marketing Manager
Gusti Labatte-Deneau
Table Leader
Lives in
- Port St Lucie
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- Dancing
Profession
- Nurse practitioner
Ricardo Laporte
Table Leader
Lives in
- Orlando
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- Travel
Profession
- Account Management
Ludny Lily
Table Leader
Lives in
- Port St Lucie
Motto
- Everything done in the dark will come to light!!!
Hobbies
- Crafting and Decor
Profession
- Teaching
Soraya Lopez
Table Leader
Lives in
- Miami Lakes
Motto
- “You only live once, make it count”
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- VP
Stephanie Maldonado
Table Leader
Lives in
- Jersey City
Motto
- Vibe with Steph!
Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Publicist
Stephanie McBean-McDonald
Table Leader
Lives in
- KINGSTON
Motto
- "Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are"
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Educator
Naiyma Pleasant
Table Leader
Lives in
- Waterbury
Motto
- "Love is Love"
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Profession
- Receptionist
DrCortney Roberts
Table Leader
Lives in
- Miami
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- Professor
Melanie Rogers
Table Leader
Lives in
- Miami
Motto
- "Life's a gift that's why it's call thed the present"
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Medical Staff Coordinator
April Tayler
Table Leader
Lives in
- Atlanta
Motto
- Dance like no one’s watching!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Business Owner
Roseflore Toussaint
Table Leader
Lives in
- Miramar
Motto
- "It is What It Is"
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- Professional Wanderlust
Catharine Utvich
Table Leader
Lives in
- Plantation
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- Traveling
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- Accountant
Shauntol Walker
Table Leader
Lives in
- Sunrise
Motto
- There's always a silver lining...
Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Realtor
Nicole Young
Table Leader
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- RivieraBeach
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- Registered Nurse
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.