Seattle
Event Team
Laura Drazdys
Host
Lives in
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Motto
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Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Event Management
Dottie Marisse Cruz
Host
Lives in
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Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Gazala Uradnik
Host
Lives in
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Motto
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Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Event Management
Quenita Fry
Group Leader
Lives in
- Renton
Motto
- Carpe diem
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Senior Program Manager & event planner
Steven Petersen
Group Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Residential Real Estate
Susan Sandy
Group Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
- Gardening
Profession
- Florist / event assistant
Tonya Seaberry
Group Leader
Lives in
- Tacoma
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- management
Kimberly Terry
Group Leader
Lives in
- seattle
Motto
- We pass through this life but once. Eternal love
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Mortgage Loan Officer
Thema Bentley
Table Leader
Lives in
- Kent
Motto
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Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Manager
Rachel Blake
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
- Sports
Profession
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Catherine Brown
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Marketing
Lauren Carter
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Scientist
Deirdre Cross
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
- Running
Profession
- Executive
Robin Denny
Table Leader
Lives in
- Denver
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Deci Evans
Table Leader
Lives in
- Lake Forest Park
Motto
- Be Kind Always
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Event Management
Victoria Fick
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
- You’ve Got This!
Hobbies
- Design
Profession
- Interior Designer
Adam Golbienko
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- MedSpa Owner
Lars Johnson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Kelly McGinnis
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Christine Phillips
Table Leader
Lives in
- Edmonds
Motto
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Hobbies
- Running
Profession
- Legal
Jes Reskey
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Marketing Manager
Lindsay Romey
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Shelby Sewell
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
- Lead with heart. Create with purpose. Serve with excellence.
Hobbies
- Yoga
Profession
- Caterer
Jody Shaw
Table Leader
Lives in
- Battle Ground
Motto
- Make the most out of every moment.
Hobbies
- Hiking
Profession
- Certified event planner, project manager and change manager
Erica Snow
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Clara “Tina” Thomas
Table Leader
Lives in
- Spanaway
Motto
- Created with equal parts of faith, fire, and ‘watch me figure it out ✨
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Bus Training Manager
Karen Thompson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Kent
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Alexis Wood
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seattle
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Accountant
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.
