Vancouver
Event Team
Connor Nechelput
Host
Lives in
- Vancouver
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Delaney Blewett
Group Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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Jenie Britto
Group Leader
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- Vancouvevr
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Amanda Cole
Group Leader
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- Vancouver
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- E.A./ Pilates Instructor
Kimberly Fraatz
Group Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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Sara Khanifar
Group Leader
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- Vancouver
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JJ Mumick
Group Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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Effy Ryan
Group Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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- Leave a little sparkle wherever you go
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- Design
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- Sales
Delia Schatz
Group Leader
Lives in
- White Rock
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- Well that's personal lol
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Managing Broker Commercial Real Estate
Janet Andersen
Table Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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- “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi
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- Semi-Retired Strategist
Blazej Babiarz
Table Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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Joel Brink
Table Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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- Music
Profession
- Activation Executive - Special Events
Munpritt Chahal
Table Leader
Lives in
- New Westminster
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- Traveling
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Caitlin Conrad
Table Leader
Lives in
- Maple Ridge
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- Be yourself, like attracts like
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- Traveling, the great outdoors
Profession
- Simulation Specialist
Francesca Corrado
Table Leader
Lives in
- Burnaby
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Breanna English
Table Leader
Lives in
- Coquitlam
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Janet Glassford
Table Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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- What is For You, Will Not Go By You!
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- Gardening
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- Actor / Singer / Historical Interpreter
Shan Gordon
Table Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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- Magical
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- Traveling
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- Trainer / Educator
Ingrid Hakanson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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- Respiratory Therapist
Dustin Hutton-Alcorn
Table Leader
Lives in
- Abbotsford
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- Padam?
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- Cooking/Baking, Volunteering/Community Engagement, Travel, Coffee
Profession
- HR Business Partner
Nathaniel Jefferson
Table Leader
Lives in
- North Vancouver
Motto
- Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Accounting
Jade Jewell
Table Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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- Movies
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- Real Estate Agent
Ahmad Jumaa
Table Leader
Lives in
- North Vancouver
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- Sports
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- Sales Manager
Thomas Marshall
Table Leader
Lives in
- New Westminster
Motto
- Every Journey Begins With One Step Forward!
Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- Professional Night Owl (Retired)
Marissa Martin
Table Leader
Lives in
- Port Moody
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- Tell everybody I'm on my way. New friends and new places to see. With blue skies ahead, yes I'm on my way :)
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- Traveling
Profession
- Police Dispatcher
Merina Mather
Table Leader
Lives in
- Tsawwassen
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- Life is uncertain so eat your dessert first!
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- Shopping
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- Member since 2013
Sarah McGrath
Table Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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Jeanie Ow
Table Leader
Lives in
- vancouver
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- Carpe Diem!
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- Cooking
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- Stay at home Mom and Educator
Simon Rai
Table Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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- Basketball
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- Web Development
Valentin Rudenko
Table Leader
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- Vancouver
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Anna Schmidt
Table Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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- Traveling
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- Project Manager
Yvonne Sharpe
Table Leader
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- Vancouver
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Eduardo Silva
Table Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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- Nov 19th
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- Traveling
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- Mechanical Engineer
Krista Tau-Martinez
Table Leader
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- Vancouver
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Leanne Turner
Table Leader
Lives in
- Port Coquitlam
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Reba W
Table Leader
Lives in
- Vancouver
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- Dancing
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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.