The Special Events Team offers a truly exceptional experience through personalized customer service, hand-crafted cuisine and custom cocktails. Revenue generated through the Special Events Department supports the operation, preservation and mission of the historic Ebell. This support allows The Ebell to remain accessible and inclusive of all women, regardless of social status, and also supports the philanthropic, educational and social services.
Anessa Birkemeier
Director of Catering & Special Events
Catering genius, problem solver, event magician, counselor, enforcer, cake cutter extraordinaire
Random fact about you – My pet bird has his own Facebook Fan page and Instagram account: @passionfruitbird
Duane Davidson
Banquet Manager
As a special event manager / banquet manager, I’m guided from a quote by Dr. Maya Angelou:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Katie Mastores
Senior Events Coordinator
Collaborative, lively, inquisitive, dedicated note-taker, lover of bold colors & new ideas.
Dream dinner party guests – Florence Welch, Amy Poehler, Florence Pugh, Reese Witherspoon, Jane Goodall, Erik Larson
Thanh Tran
Projects and Account Coordinator
Detail-oriented, problem solver, charismatic, fast learner, empathetic, straight shooter.
“You can’t make anything good without good ingredients.” – Anonymous
Yulita Zavada
Senior Event Coordinator
Pragmatic, creative, solution-oriented, confident, empathetic, and ambitious.
My dream dinner party would consist of David Lynch, Jane Fonda, Marina Abramovich, Frida Kahlo, Stevie Nicks, Donald Glover, and Joan Didion.
Alexis Hernandez
Sales & Marketing
Determined, brave, loyal, honest, ambitious, professional, focused, magnetic, intense, confident, motivated…you can find more adjectives if you google “Scorpio.”
“Life is too short to live the same day twice.”
Bre Flores
Special Events Coordinator
Creative Organizer, Attentive Listener, Design & Decor Oriented, and Cultural Activist
“The beauty in being blessed with talent is rising above doubters to create a beautiful moment.” -Kobe “Bean” Bryant
Amanda Kelly
Special Events Administrative Assistant
Collaborative, efficacious, adaptable, patient, genuine, lover of creativity and aesthetic design
Dream party guests: Amy Poehler, Jennifer Coolidge, Jane Fonda, Lizzo, Adele, and Drew Barrymore
Percy Cifuentes
Beverage Manager
