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Sonya Ziegler, Event Founder & Presenting
Pink Diamond Sponsor
sonya@pinkpartysd.com
Sonya Ziegler, with Aim to Simplify Special Event Extraordinaire,
has been simplifying events and people’s lives for over 10
years. Her career in organizing began when assigned as Assistant
to the Command Master Chief of NAS Corpus Christi in the late 1990’s.
She has gone on to organize for clients and companies like, Qualcomm,
Revolt In Style Magazine, 91X, Crotty Consulting, Silverado Dry
Cleaners, Cuyamaca College, Soul in the Machine, Foundation for
Human Enrichment, Baker & McKenzie, San Diego Legal Assistants,
Vida Gourmet, Carter Reese Reality Group, Chantal Sicile-Kira –
Author of Adolescents on the Autism and was even Personal Assistant
to Motivational and Life Coach Anthony Robbins.
From planning retirement and advancement ceremonies, raising over
$10,000.00 for the September 11th Fund while on active duty in the
US Navy, to orchestrating unique vineyard weddings, the 2006 and
2007 Pink Party, a variety of Couture Fashion Runway Shows, and
the Celebration of Life for San Diego’s beloved Thomas Carter,
Sonya Ziegler finds that simplifying really feels good!
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Kla-Bada
Robertson, Event Co-Coordinator
Kla-Bada Roberson gets much of her spirit from her mother, Mary Roberson,
who attended the 2008 Pink Party the day after her lumpectomy! She
combines a creative mind with an innate talent for uplifting those
around her. Her energetic, holistic outlook goes beyond that which
is merely expected.
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John
Butler, Project Manager
john@pinkpartysd.com
Local author and avid sailor, he has been involved with the television
industry for 10 years. Involved with various cancer charities since
the death of his mother 1991 from esophageal cancer, JB is passionate
about cancer research and helping survivors. |
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Esta
Browning, Co-Project Manager & Cause Coordinator
esta@pinkpartysd.com
Esta Browning has been planning and producing events for more than
20 years including workshops, public forums and political debates,
theatrical productions, concerts, fairs and festivals. |
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Sofia
Bergin, Graphic Designer
Sofia joined the Pink Team in 2009 to provide graphic design for the
print items and also help out with the website. Sofia, originally
from Stockholm, Sweden, loves the joy and creativity of her life as
a graphic designer in the US. Sofia owns and operates SB
Creality, a web and graphic design boutique in downtown San Diego.
She salutes the other members of the Pink Team and looks forward to
a fantastic 2008 Pink Party. |
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Christin
Landis, Performance Coordinator
Christin Landis has coordinated and executed numerous corporate events,
has volunteered extensively, and is passionate about breast cancer
prevention. She has attended some of the country’s finest schools
of performance, and currently works as an Executive Assistant in semiconductor
Marketing and Business Development. Christin is reprising her 2007
role as Performance Coordinator, and is excited to work with the team
to take The 2008 Pink Party to the next level. |
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Peter
Cook
Peter is a graduate student researcher at UCSD working toward his
Ph.D. in molecular biology with a longstanding interest in the mechanistic
basis of cancer in general and breast cancer in particular |
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Melissa
Sieboldt
Melissa has a passion for helping people & promoting good health.
With newfound links between breast cancer, poor diet & sedentary
lifestyle, she aims to contribute to The Pink Party by way of helping
women to achieve their goals towards reaching optimal health. She
also teaches young children the importance of living fit and eating
right through her business - FitChild Fitness just launching at a
preschool near you. Fit for fun, fit for family, fit for life! |
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Meeshie
Nguyen
Twice, Meeshie was the recipient of the Special Commendation
award for her community service efforts by a former San Diego Mayor
and Council member. As a graduate from CSU-San Marcos with a Bachelor
Degree in Business Finance, Meeshie worked as a Financial Analyst
for various San Diego based corporations. However, after being diagnosed
with breast cancer in 2006 she realized that planning events
for great causes was her true passion. Meeshies latest accomplishments
include running the Rock N Roll marathon (2008), the San Francisco
Half Marathon (2008), and the Carlsbad Half Marathon (2009).
Recently in October (2009), she was nominated and won the Bobbie
Langford Volunteer of the Year from the Young Survival Coalition.
Meeshie supports the Pink Party and loves being a volunteer and part
of such a wonderful event! |
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Wendy
Glowski, Visual Communications Coordinator
wendy@pinkpartysd.com
With over ten professional years enjoying life as a graphic designer,
Wendy was happy to join the team and lead the efforts with the website
and other print materials. She values spending free time with friends
and doing anything outdoors, especially playing beach volleyball.
Wendy looks forward to many future pink parties in and around Southern
California and meeting each one of our very special guest that makes
events like this one possible and successful.
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Melissa
Duttle
After years of helping women in the reproductive health and rights
arena, Melissa decided to expand her reach. Melissa is a local AFLAC
Agent and found the company to be a good match to her ideals of well-being
and nurturing support to the self and the family. Melissa, with her
laid back personality yet adventurous spirit hopes to bring both support
and balance to any and all aspects that the Pink Party might need. |
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Chris
Ramsey, Performance Coordinator and Event Sponsor
Chris Ramsey has produced many large events in Southern California,
such as Alma Paradiso and
Fuente Eterno. Chris has
been invovled i many charity evetns such as the Pirates of The Pacific
Yacht party. |
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William
Morton
William Morton is a professional San Diego photographer specializing
in commercial, events, fashion and glamour images that will make people
look twice! William owns and operates Studio J located in East Village
and also shoots headshots and model portfolio work for models and
actors. William has spent the last 5 years training portrait and event
photographers for a national franchise company, and continues to teach
at UCSD and for Panasonic's Digital Photo Academy. William served
as President of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)
San Diego chapter from 2005-2007, and currently sits on the Board
of Directors. He is also a member of the Professional Photographers
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Kelly
Reinker
Kelly Reinker is a San Diego native and recent graduate of San Francisco
State University with a degree in marketing. She joined the 2009 Pink
Party team as an event co-coordinator assistant to combine her love
of event planning with her passion for helping others prevent breast
cancer. Kelly is excited to be part of this year's Pink Party and
is inspired by the team's incredible energy and positivity! |
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Christina
Williams
Christina Williams joined the Pink Party team in 2009. She is local
San Diego gal with exuberance for life and health. Christina enjoys
supporting our amazing organizations for Breast Health and Breast
Cancer Prevention, as well as the fun that comes along with assisting
in the Pink Party events, and as a Pink Girl. She is the Silent Auction
Coordinator for this years event. |
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Melanie
Di Benedetto
Melanie Di Benedetto, Pink Girl Leader, joined the Pink Team in 2009
shortly after moving from NJ. New to the city, but familiar with promotions,
she blissfully seeks out like minded individuals who want to use their
sass, energy, and charisma to make a difference. She comes from a
long line of strong women, who have battled or is currently battling
breast cancer, and simply wants to make the most of her life and to
be the best woman she possibly can be. |
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Sara
Wilwerding
In the Event Industry for over five years, Sara gets her hands in
every type of event she can be involved in. Currently in the works
of creating her own company, Little Monkey Events, she hopes to bring
San Diego communities together. Along with her experience and Bachelors
Degree in Business Administration, Sara prides herself in having the
innate ability and genuine passion for the event industry and community,
and hopes her work for The Pink Party will show just that. |
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Danielle
Ziegler
For the last ten years, Danielle Ziegler has been a powerful force
in the Food & Beverage industry, catering events to managing a
well-known San Diego sports bar. She knows the ins and outs of the
industry which will be showcased at the event. Her unique and upbeat
personality shines in all she does.
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Dennis
Paul Batt
Dennis Paul Batt is an artist, art historian, and curator. Dennis
has exhibited in numerous art shows on both the East and West coasts.
He is the founder and web-person for the San Diego Visual Artists
Guild. Dennis also is the founder and the executive director of a
charitable organization called the Museum Artists Foundation. He is
currently the co-managing trustee of the Outdoor Art Foundation and
serves on the board of the Synergy Art Foundation. Dennis works with
the committee of the San Diego Visual Arts Network too. He has curated
dozens of art exhibitions in museums, galleries and various businesses. |
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We need more volunteers! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer,
we would love for you to join our team. Just contact
us and we will find the right fit for you.
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