Brenda Cali, Owner & Creative Director - Events & Weddings
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Hey there! I'm Brenda, Owner and Creative Director of Events and Weddings at Gatherings for Good! I started my company in 2014 based on the idea of creating memorable events while supporting charitable causes.
While living in the San Francisco Bay Area, I worked in a variety of industries allowing me to gain experience in a variety of events including corporate, non-profit and other private and social events. After moving to Santa Barbara I decided it was time to start my own business and pursue my passion for event planning. I am very grateful I did and was able to expand my business into wedding planning. What I enjoy most about events is seeing everything come together after months and months of hard work. I get so much joy and satisfaction from seeing someone's vision come to life and being able share that experience with the clients and couples I work with. |
Karina - Lead Event Associate
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Karina is my go to Lead Event Associate, my extra set of eyes, ears and hands, and has been an invaluable asset to our team for the past 4 years. The energy she brings and her passion and enthusiasm for events and for making people happy knows no bounds. She is a force of positivity and someone you can always count on to get things done. She has a sparkling personality and smile to match and is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet!
Karina has been in the event and hospitality industry for over 15 years working for several well known restaurants, bars and establishments in Santa Barbara. She is also a martial arts and yoga instructor and all around fitness enthusiast. Most recently she has helped create the Inner Warrior Project, a community based movement that seeks to empower women of all ages and backgrounds using the mind-body connection, teaching self-defense and confidence building skills, and helping lead and inspire women to pursue their dreams and achieve their goals by offering individual support and guidance through seminars, workshops, and retreats. |
Danielle Honea Photography
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Ana - Event Associate
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Prior to Ana joining the team, she was my client! Ana hired me as her Wedding Coordinator for her own wedding in 2016. We worked together for several months and I could tell right away that we were going to make a great team! Her people skills, positive outlook, and upbeat personality stood out during all our planning sessions. Aside from that, her wedding was very well thought out and I could tell she put a lot of time and attention into the small details - something I always appreciate as a wedding planner!
Ana has an extensive background in hospitality and event management. Before becoming a mom, she spent the past 10 years as a private security officer. When Ana is not busy with weddings, she's making cakesicles for parties and special events! She recently started her own business, Sweet Creations by Ana. Follow her on Instagram to see her latest creations! Ana has shown time and time again that she is reliable and can always be counted on to get the job done! She's a hard worker, a true professional, and always has a smile on her face! |
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