Yoko’s approach is marked by her dedication to matching her clients' styles while infusing her own touch of creativity. She is a versatile designer merging fine arts with digital creativity and helms many of our design projects. As a Senior Lead Planner, Yoko is the orchestrator of many of our most complex events. Yoko is adored by our couples because of her grace and and kind-hearted nature.

Likes: dogs & babies, antique jewelry, good food, matcha, planning trips, sketching, art museums, plants, playing squash, skiing, british comedy shows, & studio ghibli

Mary has the most extensive events career which began in 2002, planning UCLA art exhibits, festivals, then corporate and live events in New York and San Diego for clients all over the world. Mary’s ability to translate rapport with clients into personalized events that showcase unique elements is unparalleled. Her incredible attention to detail and calm demeanor puts everyone around her at ease.

Likes: riding her peloton, oat milk lattes, quality time with friends, musical theater, the beach, reading, carne asada fries, & pinot noir

Natalie is the lead on all content creation for TPE. She is also part of many in-house design projects and live events. Natalie has previously worked as an operations manager and merchandise designer for various artists and musicians in the Bay Area. She also releases her own original music. Leveraging her diverse skill set, Natalie infuses her own touch of creativity into every project.

Likes: beach walks, sushi nights, farmer’s market kombucha, gilmore girls, tapas with family, yoga, second-hand shopping, & gluten free baking

Leo comes from a diverse background of experience and is a jack-of-all-trades. From automobile repairs to event photography, Leo’s versatile skill set ensures an exceptional experience not only for our clients but also for all vendors and partners involved. Leo collaborates closely with our Lead Planners to orchestrate the execution of our most intricate and elaborate events.

Likes: airsoft, building car and robot models, fishing, & traveling to japan

Not only is Justine a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), her background includes organizing events for children with chronic illnesses for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Her organizational skills, coupled with her innate compassion and kindness, make her exceptional at ensuring every detail is flawless and everyone is well taken care of.

Likes: camping, hiking, traveling, being a paw-rent to her shiba-inus (maki & maru), trying new foods

Annie has been planning events for as long as she can remember. With a background in event photography and regularly organizing outdoor camping trips, planning is in every fabric of her life. She loves bringing a great experience to people around her and is always ready to go above and beyond to ensure everyone is happy. Annie’s enthusiasm and joy is contagious and can be felt by all on wedding days!

Likes: argentine tango dancing, backpacking, camping, photography, hunting for good boba, watching the show friends, & a good board game night

Drawing from her expertise in communications and event management, Marissa plays an indispensable role partnering with our lead planners to ensure the seamless execution of our events. She is passionate about making interpersonal connections and creating memorable experiences for others. Marissa’s enthusiasm and energy is the driving force behind crafting unforgettable experiences.

Likes: baking desserts, teaching kids dance lessons, cheering on the sf giants, & watching reality tv (big brother & anything from the bachelor franchise)

Monica’s mantra is “go with the flow” and exhibits unwavering perseverance, even in the most challenging situations. Her wide range of random useful skills prove invaluable particularly on event days. Both artistic and diverse, she is also in the graphic communications industry, specializing in personalized bookbinding, engraving, printing, and woodworking.

Likes: being a foodie, sewing, drawing art for video games, binging anime (like aikatsu or tsubasa cronicles)

With a background in operations, product, and program management, Stacey applies her organizational expertise to ensure our events go off without a hitch. She loves all of the little details that are part of putting an event together and is always down to throw full-on themed events. Stacey is environmentally conscious and is our inspiration for taking sustainability in events to the next level.

Likes: lindy hop, salsa, bachata, baking, crafting, taiko, & plants

With 13+ years of experience in IT, Justin is focused on advancing technological innovation, from network management to software implementation to ensure seamless operations. Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, Justin continuously seeks new opportunities for innovation. He is committed to driving success through technology.

Likes: cooking French/New American cuisine, getting scuba certified, traveling to new destinations, hiking, & frequenting the local Movement climbing gym