Québec
Event Team
emilie althot robitaille
Host
Lives in
- QUÉBEC
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Fanny Grenier
Host
Lives in
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Hobbies
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Amy Pagé
Host
Lives in
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Hobbies
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Alicia Baillargeon
Group Leader
Lives in
- Levis
Motto
- We raise by lifting others.
Hobbies
- Course
Profession
- Experte en sinistre
Steeve Gagnon
Group Leader
Lives in
- St Anselme
Motto
- ne regarde jamais en arriere regarde toujours en avant
Hobbies
- Art
Profession
- Préposé
Magaly Kaczmarczyk
Group Leader
Lives in
- Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval
Motto
- On ne vit qu'une seule fois, ne perdons pas de temps ! Vivons !
Hobbies
- Epicurienne
Profession
- Manager gestion d'invalidité
Julie Lachance-Trottier
Group Leader
Lives in
- Quebec
Motto
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Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Conseillère en communication à la SAAQ
Kathie Robitaille
Group Leader
Lives in
- Québec
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Profession
- Spécialiste en sciences de l'éducation
Myriam Taschereau
Group Leader
Lives in
- Scott
Motto
- Pourquoi pas
Hobbies
- Lecture
Profession
- Juge
Danielle Vien
Group Leader
Lives in
- Lévis
Motto
- Ne jamais abandonner quelque chose que nous voulons vraiment.Il est parfois difficile d'attendre mais encore plus de regretter!
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Profession
- Directrice communication-Marketing - L'opération Nez rouge
Alicia Bedrossian-Baillargeon
Table Leader
Lives in
- Lévis
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Julie Boudreau
Table Leader
Lives in
- Québec
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Hobbies
- Cuisine
Profession
- Courtier immobilier
Catherine Cote
Table Leader
Lives in
- Quebec
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Fonctionnaire
Stéphanie Coulombe
Table Leader
Lives in
- Québec
Motto
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Hobbies
- Gardening
Profession
- Administration
Gina Cuglietta
Table Leader
Lives in
- Quebec
Motto
- Profitez de la vie! elle est belle et courte.CARPE DIEM
Hobbies
- Voyage
Profession
- Directrice des Ventes et Marketing - Hotellerie
Anick Desjardins
Table Leader
Lives in
- Québec
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Chasseur de têtes
Elodie Figuet
Table Leader
Lives in
- Québec
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Francoise Frechette
Table Leader
Lives in
- St Augustin de Desmaures
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Retraitee
Dominic Gaudreault
Table Leader
Lives in
- Québec
Motto
- just watch me
Hobbies
- Cinéma
Profession
- Coordonnateur informatique
Patricia Gobeil
Table Leader
Lives in
- La Durantaye
Motto
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Hobbies
- Lecture
Profession
- Thérapeute pour animaux
Stephane Grenier
Table Leader
Lives in
- Sainte-Marie
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
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Veronika Keith
Table Leader
Lives in
- St-pierre-i.o
Motto
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Hobbies
- Voyage
Profession
- Pompier volontaire dans mes temps libre
Isabelle Langlois
Table Leader
Lives in
- Donnacona
Motto
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Hobbies
- Vin
Profession
- Gestionnaire réseau santé
Amelie Lapointe
Table Leader
Lives in
- Quebec
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Line Laroche
Table Leader
Lives in
- St-Augustin-de-Desmaures
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Frédéric Lavoie
Table Leader
Lives in
- Charlesbourg
Motto
- Do it or not ther is no try
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Profession
- Photographe événementiels
Caroline Lefrancois
Table Leader
Lives in
- Québec
Motto
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Hobbies
- Dancing
Profession
- Owner
Genevieve Nadeau
Table Leader
Lives in
- Levis
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Hobbies
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Profession
- Chiropraticienne
Alicia Ouellet
Table Leader
Lives in
- Québec
Motto
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Hobbies
- Voyage
Profession
- Barbière
Marie-Pier Rhéaume
Table Leader
Lives in
- Québec
Motto
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Hobbies
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Profession
- agente de rente
Nathalie Rodrigue
Table Leader
Lives in
- Québec
Motto
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Hobbies
- Voyage
Profession
- Agente de bureau
Annie Simard
Table Leader
Lives in
- Québec
Motto
- Souriez, la vie est belle!
Hobbies
- Cuisine
Profession
- Photographe
Nathalie Villeneuve
Table Leader
Lives in
- Québec City
Motto
- La vie est belle!
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Profession
- Adjointe exécutive
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.