Perth
Event Team
Caroline James
Host
Lives in
- North Fremantle
Motto
- 11 March 1983
Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Event Agency Owner and Director
Rob James
Host
Lives in
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Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Sarah Marshall
Host
Lives in
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Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Monique Arnoldi
Head Leader
Lives in
- Western Australia
Motto
- “Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity” Bo Bennett
Hobbies
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Profession
- Here to help ?
Jade Albornoz
Group Leader
Lives in
- Southern River
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Flight Attendant
Adelaide Buchanan
Group Leader
Lives in
- North Perth
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Natalie Knott
Group Leader
Lives in
- High Wycombe
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Martyn Le Cerf-Smart
Group Leader
Lives in
- Piara Waters
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Tara Lyle
Group Leader
Lives in
- Perth
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Hayley Martin
Group Leader
Lives in
- Duncraig
Motto
- Eat, drink, laugh, repeat.
Hobbies
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Profession
- Business Owner / Teacher
Jacqueline Morgan
Group Leader
Lives in
- Padbury
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Teacher
Lisa Nunweek
Group Leader
Lives in
- North Fremantle
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Event Coordinator
Angela SMITH
Group Leader
Lives in
- Marangaroo
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Nicole Smith
Group Leader
Lives in
- West Perth
Motto
- Go for it!! No matter how it ends it was an experience!! :)x
Hobbies
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Profession
- Learning & Development
Mel Spence
Group Leader
Lives in
- Willetton
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Dani Stotzer
Group Leader
Lives in
- Perth
Motto
- Voici mon secret. Il est très simple: on ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux.
Hobbies
- Singing
Profession
- Health professional
Kathy Black
Table Leader
Lives in
- Duncraig
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Peta Brown
Table Leader
Lives in
- Heathridge
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Tanwen Clark
Table Leader
Lives in
- Ardross
Motto
- Be kind, learn always and take all the opportunities!
Hobbies
- Movies
Profession
- Teacher
Michelle Cook
Table Leader
Lives in
- The Vines
Motto
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Hobbies
- Traveling
Profession
- Travel Agent
Alda Costa
Table Leader
Lives in
- Nollamara
Motto
- Live life to the fullest!
Hobbies
- Cycling! and being a social butterfly
Profession
- Teacher - Languages
Jonathan Deluao
Table Leader
Lives in
- Queens Park
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Eugenie Emilien
Table Leader
Lives in
- Jindalee
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Vincenza Famiano
Table Leader
Lives in
- Dianella
Motto
- You only live once
Hobbies
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Profession
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Rachel Gardiner
Table Leader
Lives in
- Scarborough
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Business Owner
Rebecca Guy
Table Leader
Lives in
- Wembley
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Jenny Hart
Table Leader
Lives in
- Wembley
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Erin Heath
Table Leader
Lives in
- Perth
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Jane Heath
Table Leader
Lives in
- Padbury
Motto
- If You Can't Find the Sunshine, Be the Sunshine
Hobbies
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Profession
- Program Manager for ABCN
Rewayi Kahango
Table Leader
Lives in
- Tuart Hill
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Project manager
Emma Keeffe
Table Leader
Lives in
- Heathridge
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Tracy Macpherson
Table Leader
Lives in
- Perth
Motto
- Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Health Information Supervisor
Diana McClure
Table Leader
Lives in
- Seville Grove
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Renee Meager
Table Leader
Lives in
- Baldivis
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Rhonda Niven
Table Leader
Lives in
- Doubleview
Motto
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Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
- Teacher
Cristina Pavalache
Table Leader
Lives in
- Myaree
Motto
- All you need is love
Hobbies
- Cooking
Profession
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Linda Peters
Table Leader
Lives in
- Como
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Tennille Reeve
Table Leader
Lives in
- Kardinya
Motto
- The secret to happiness is good food & great friends
Hobbies
- Eating
Profession
- Test Analyst
Kellee Seden
Table Leader
Lives in
- High Wycombe
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Sonya Shanahan
Table Leader
Lives in
- MOSMAN PARK
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Ornella Sialtsis
Table Leader
Lives in
- Ascot
Motto
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Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
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Melissa Solly
Table Leader
Lives in
- High Wycombe
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Jemma Spence
Table Leader
Lives in
- Hammond Park
Motto
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Hobbies
- Hiking
Profession
- Nurse
Kate Vaserman
Table Leader
Lives in
- Morley
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Chloe Verhaar
Table Leader
Lives in
- Baldivis
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Alison Walda
Table Leader
Lives in
- Perth
Motto
- Que Sera Sera
Hobbies
- Photography
Profession
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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.
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.