Testimonials:

“Back in 2017 Anthony Bourdain and I first thought about using dinners as a vehicle for raising money for immigrant causes. Nearly a decade later, Tatiana turned that idea into a vibrant international fundraising series. In the six months since it started, Anti-ICE Supper Club has raised more than $100,000 in net proceeds across 18 dinners in the U.S. and Mexico, getting press everywhere from Los Angeles Magazine to the Chicago Tribune. It has worked because Tatiana leads with humor, warmth, and a deep sense of accountability for the success of the series. I witnessed those skills for nearly a decade in her role at the Street Vendor Project, and I’ve seen them every time we’ve hit difficulties this year—would-be gatecrashers, last-minute venue changes—when she has quietly fixed things before anyone even noticed. Live events and fundraising are stressful in the moment and stressful in the planning, and I feel very fortunate that she’s the one running the room.” — Nathan Thornburgh, Publisher, Roads & Kingdoms

“I’ve worked with Tatiana for six years, and have experienced the excellence and authenticity she brings to events whether large, small, professional, or personal. She is fully tuned into the big-picture goals and tone of an event, while accounting for all the details and timing that ensure an event is special and successful. She’s a no-nonsense professional and an empathetic creative. I recommend Tatiana for planning an event that guests will leave feeling included and inspired and will talk about long after.” — Molly Galvin, Director of Development, Riders Alliance

“I had the opportunity to work with Tatiana on a gala she was organizing. To say that it was expertly produced would be an understatement. In these moments, events of this size can quickly become overwhelming, but Tatiana had a calmness and control about her that inspired the team, the vendors, the guests, and the volunteers. Every single person who interacted with the event felt a sense of connection and community. She has a deep understanding of how to beautifully lead people and operations, which in turn, made space for a warm and welcoming event filled with humanity instead of worried details. She has a true gift for creating community spaces that seem effortless. I look forward to working with her again in the future as her talent is special and rare. She is a deeply effective professional with an extraordinary passion for people and I can't recommend her enough.” — Ali Grieb, Founder + CEO, HospitaliTY Included

“Tatiana has been a tremendous catalyst guiding our nonprofit organization into sophisticated and enjoyable gala fundraisers. Her coordination of our annual benefits has ensured smooth event production despite the multifold challenges of recruiting sponsors, vendors, and a venue. She brings calm to the storm and is a vital driver of our success.” — Justin Pollack, Chair, Advisory Board of the Street Vendor Project

“Tatiana has been instrumental in growing and professionalizing the Street Vendor Project’s annual fundraiser over the last few years. She has built a strong donor and sponsor base from scratch, transforming the event into a must-attend gathering that supporters eagerly look forward to each year. Her exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex projects from start to finish have made a lasting impact. Her “can-do” attitude and strong customer service mindset ensure that every aspect of the event runs smoothly and successfully. She is a true professional and a pleasure to work with.” — Megha Chopra, Advisory Board Member, Street Vendor Project and (former) Vice President, New York Economic Development Corporation

“For over the decade I have had the pleasure of knowing, working with, and admiring the leadership, commitment and tenacity that Tatiana brings to causes, movement work, and projects. As an event planner and space curator, Tatiana leads with love and that love is experienced via everyone having the opportunity for their voice and presence to be seen and respected. When you walk into Tatiana’s events, you’re not a visitor. You are part of a beautiful ecosystem that takes the time to cherish and honor the time spent with each other. If you’re looking for someone to help you spread love give Tatiana and team a call.” — Javier Lopez, Principal and Founder of Real Time Response, Inc.

“As a communications specialist with past roles in nonprofits and local government, I have always been struck by the effectiveness of Tatiana’s events in bringing together diverse groups of people and using joy and connection as a way to bring energy and momentum into a variety of causes. If you are looking for an event planner who can work with both your development teams and organizers, Tatiana can play that role with ease and will be able to create events that make everyone feel included, seen, and respected.” — Sona Rai, currently a director of communications at a think tank 

“Community is a difficult concept to understand and incorporate in day-to-day life. Tatiana brings sense of community into everything that she does. Understanding community means that commonplace is able to bring socio-economically and racially diverse people together in a fluid, joyful, and beautiful way that is more than the sum of its parts. I’ve participated in events organized by Tatiana as small as a handful of people to gatherings of several hundred. In all of these events, food was used to bring people together to create a natural community in which participants are able to experience joyful experiences effortlessly.” — Matthew Wallace, long-time collaborator and former Chief of Staff for NYC Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer