OUR TEAM
Bari Gilbert
Owner & Corporate Events Consultant
With over 10 years of event planning experience, Bari has produced events ranging from intimate gatherings of 10 to large-scale productions exceeding 1,500 attendees. She is also the owner and operator of a Philadelphia-based wedding planning business, executing more than 50 weddings annually with a focus on precision and elevated client experience.
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A Philadelphia native, Bari is known for her ability to navigate complex logistics with a calm, solutions-oriented approach. Her attention to detail and strong organizational skills consistently deliver polished, seamless events that exceed expectations.
Tory Parsons
Corporate Events Consultant
Bringing over 5 years of professional event planning experience, Tory has successfully planned events ranging from top executive meetings of 10 attendees to full conferences with over 500 attendees. She has a background in sales and consulting, and is also a wedding planner in the Philadelphia area.
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Whether working with a start-up or a Fortune 500 company, Tory is passionate about bringing ideas to life through planned, seamless events.
Samantha Gaffin
Corporate Events Consultant
Samantha is a highly detail-oriented event professional with a strong passion for client satisfaction and a research-driven approach to planning. She is dedicated to deeply understanding her clients’ needs, using thoughtful insight and thorough sourcing to bring each vision to life with intention and precision.
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Her strong communication skills, creativity, and commitment to excellence ensure every event is both highly personalized and seamlessly executed, resulting in experiences that are not only memorable but truly meaningful.
Connie Guaracini
Corporate Events Consultant
Connie, a South Jersey Shore native, has made a lasting impression in the Philadelphia area through her work in the event industry. With over six years of experience, she brings a genuine passion for planning, organizing, and curating memorable events and group experiences. Known for her natural ability to coordinate teams with ease, Connie thrives on transforming creative visions into seamless, beautifully executed productions.
She specializes in luxury events, thoughtfully blending classic, timeless elements with elevated, statement-making details. Her approach ensures each event feels both refined and unforgettable, leaving a lasting impression on every guest.
Lilly Evans
Corporate Events Consultant
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Lilly is a detail-oriented administrative professional with a background in event management, marketing, and client relations. She has experience supporting a wide range of events and business operations, including management of schedules, coordination of logistics, handling contracts and executing client outreach.
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Known for her strong organizational skills and proactive approach, Lilly excels in fast-paced environments, ensuring seamless operations while supporting team efficiency and communication.
Katherine Nelson
Lead Corporate Events Consultant
Katherine is a results-driven corporate event planner who transforms complex ideas into seamless, high-impact experiences. She specializes in conferences, executive meetings, product launches, and large-scale events that align with business goals and leave lasting impressions.
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With expertise in end-to-end event management—including vendor negotiations, budgeting, logistics, and on-site execution—she is known for her calm, solutions-oriented approach. Blending creativity with precision, Katherine delivers polished, engaging experiences that elevate brand presence and run flawlessly under any conditions.
Bonita Clarkson
Corporate Events Consultant
A Philadelphia native now based in Delaware, Bonita is a seasoned event planner and project manager known for delivering seamless, thoughtfully executed experiences. With a background spanning both nonprofit and corporate environments, she brings a unique blend of purpose, precision, and creativity to every event.
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Bonita is recognized for her strong attention to detail, collaborative approach, and ability to transform vision into meaningful, well-executed moments that leave a lasting impact.
Maddy Melvin
Corporate Events Consultant
With ten years of combined experience in hospitality and event staffing, Maddy brings a grounded, hands-on approach to every event she supports. She enjoys collaborating closely with clients to bring their vision to life, pairing a strong work ethic with a solution-oriented mindset that ensures each experience is seamless, enjoyable, and worry-free.
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Known for her alternative perspective and creative edge, Maddy is highly research-driven and resourceful. She’s proactive, efficient, and a true get-it-done presence you can rely on from start to finish.
Tatyanna Neumann
Corporate Events Consultant
Tatyanna has spent the past seven years bringing memorable events to life, seamlessly guiding each one from initial concept through flawless execution. Her experience spans a diverse range of events, from polished corporate functions to elegant, large-scale galas across the DC and Philadelphia regions.
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With a strong foundation and a keen eye for detail, she is known for her thoughtful approach and dedication. Tatyanna takes pride in creating truly exceptional experiences that feel both elevated and effortless, leaving a lasting impression on every guest.
Grace Hollingsworth
Corporate Events Consultant
Grace brings a thoughtful blend of creativity and organization to every event she supports. With a detail-oriented approach, she works to ensure each element is carefully considered, helping to ease the planning process so you can enjoy your event with confidence.
She stays in tune with current trends and enjoys contributing ideas that enhance the overall experience, taking pride in creating moments that feel polished, cohesive, and memorable.