Gatherings for Good
(Events + Charitable Giving)
Making a Difference and Celebrating What Matters
(Events + Charitable Giving)
Making a Difference and Celebrating What Matters
Brenda Cali, Owner & Creative Director - Events & Weddings
Beth Armsheimer Photography
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Hey there! I'm Brenda, Owner and Director of all things Events and Weddings here at Gatherings for Good! Most days you will find me at home trying to keep up with my two young children here on the sunny central coast of California.
Being a full time working mom means that I am an expert multi-tasker, have excellent time management and problem solving skills, and am incredibly organized. As a mom I have stay of top everything when it comes to running a household which is why I am especially good at planning events! I know how to get things done! I love every aspect of event planning - details and logistics are my strong suit. But what I enjoy most about events and weddings is seeing a space transformed and my client's vision come to life. I love taking an idea or concept and turning it into something special and helping to create memorable moments! After years of planning events in the Silicon Valley, I decided it was time to step out on my own and follow my passion. I gained a lot of experience planning sales meetings, milestone events, networking events, holiday parties, team building events, and product launches when I first got started. It wasn't until 2008 after moving to Santa Barbara that I expanded into wedding planning. It wasn't long before I realized how giving the Santa Barbara community is and how many non-profits there are so I shifted my focus to finding ways to support as many causes as possible. In 2015 Gatherings for Good was created. I took my love of event planning and combined it with my passion for charitable giving as a way to support as many causes as possible. By working together we can continue to support those organizations that work so hard to make a difference in our own communities and around the world. |
Karina Munoz-Benalcazar, 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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