Atlantic City
Event Team
Claudine Archer
Host
Lives in
- Willingboro
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Founder, The Beloved Project of NJ
Zachary Ceban
Host
Lives in
- Maple Shade
Motto
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Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Human Resources
Cynthia Johnson
Host
Lives in
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Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Kyle Bacon
Group Leader
Lives in
- Upper Marlboro
Motto
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Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- Educator
Frankie Davis
Group Leader
Lives in
- 08401
Motto
- When life hands you lemons, make a lemon drop martini! ☺️
Hobbies
- Travel, reading (ok, Audible), and cooking
Profession
- Special Education Teacher
Sicily Hill-Parms
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
- The significance of life is peace.
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Clinician
DETRICK MCGRIFF
Group Leader
Lives in
- Norristown
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Education
Jeannine Payne
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- School Principal
Tia Rideout
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Workforce manager
Sam Samuel III
Group Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
- God Bless You!
Hobbies
- Tech and Motorcycles
Profession
- Director of Music/Audio/Video/Lighting
Eric Teel
Group Leader
Lives in
- Clementon
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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GL Test
Group Leader
Lives in
- 12
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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AJ Bonas
Table Leader
Lives in
- Gibbsboro
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Velecia Bush
Table Leader
Lives in
- Mays Landing
Motto
- The sun does not ask for permission to shine, and neither do I.
Hobbies
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Profession
- Education
Coretta Doll
Table Leader
Lives in
- Lakehurst
Motto
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Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Event coordinator entrepreneur DJ personal fitness trainer aquatic Fitness trainer
Kevin Doll
Table Leader
Lives in
- Lakehurst
Motto
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Hobbies
- Music
Profession
- Professional entertainers/security guard/healthcare
Daniel Echevarria
Table Leader
Lives in
- Egg Harbor Twp
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Electrician
Thomas Finlayson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Chester
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Nikki Hamilton-Moore
Table Leader
Lives in
- Montclair
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- SVP of Partnership & Sponsorship
Tyonna Holloway
Table Leader
Lives in
- Atlantic City
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Carolyn Hood
Table Leader
Lives in
- Blackwood
Motto
- Live your life to the fullest. Don’t major in minor things!
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Media/Marketing
Barbara Jackson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Somerdale
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Jazmine Johnson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Gloucester city
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Diana Love
Table Leader
Lives in
- Atlantic City
Motto
- If it doesn’t make you feel FABULOUS,Don’t do it ,Don’t buy it ..Don’t wear it ..Don’t eat it… Don’t keep it!
Hobbies
- Anything Atlantic City and I LOVE to sing ?
Profession
- Retired NYC teacher
Dee Mcclary
Table Leader
Lives in
- Atlantic city
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- First Prevention specialist
Donna Mcclary
Table Leader
Lives in
- Atlantic City
Motto
- live life with no regrets, failure is not an option, You're never to old to start over
Hobbies
- Art
Profession
- Disability Advocate / Autism/Neurodiversity
Latoya Mcglone
Table Leader
Lives in
- Egg Harbor City
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Director and Psychology Adjunct
Christina Ramos
Table Leader
Lives in
- Swedesboro
Motto
- Be a Pineapple Stand Tall Wear a Crown and Be Sweet on the Inside
Hobbies
- Networking and Event Planning
Profession
- Insurance Agent Sales
Tia Rideout
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
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Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
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John Sass
Table Leader
Lives in
- Bloomfield
Motto
- Member & Table Leader since 2016
Hobbies
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Profession
- School Teacher, Table Leader for NYC, Jersey City & Atlantic City DEB
Kelly Smack
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
- "One breath at a time."
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Social Worker, Educator, Business Owner
Uchechi Tarver
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
- Live and Let Live!
Hobbies
- Socializing...with wine, of course!
Profession
- Owner of Extra Vacations
Marcy Weitz
Table Leader
Lives in
- Philadelphia
Motto
- Treat people as you would want to be treated.
Hobbies
- Reading
Profession
- Director of Financial Analysis and Planning
Tamara Winbush
Table Leader
Lives in
- Galloway
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Billing Specialist
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.