OUR TEAM
The You Night team is comprised of over 50 individuals -- most who are graduates of our program -- whose desire is to pay it forward to help women embrace life beyond cancer. The team is responsible for year-round planning and programs, divided into teams representing each city we serve, and a corporate team. For more information, or to reach out to any of our team members, please send us a message here
YOU NIGHT FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
CORPORATE TEAM LEADERS / CITY TEAM LEADERS

Deborah Tonguis
PROGRAMS
Oversees leadership and program development, including curriculum of all You Night programs.

Tara Huguet
ADMINISTRATION
Manages everything "administrative": Accounts receivable/payable, permits, tickets, database.

Bunny Rivers
SPONSORSHIP
Responsible for the oversight of sponsorship activities, and grant opportunities.
Becky Gilbert
LOGISTICS
Coordinates all volunteers for the various events for the various key positions.

Angela Becnel
EVENT MANAGER
Event manager responsible for vendors, caterers, venue, parking, staffing.

Kristyn Kemp
New Orleans Team Leader, Logistics
Team Leader for Logistics in New Orleans -- in charge of everything having to do with the current class (from first meet and greet until the runway stage).

Ruth Avila
New Orleans Team Leader, Community Relations & Sponsorship
Team Leader for Community Relationships, Board of Advisors and Sponsors for New Orleans.

Angela Palmisano
St. Tammany Team Leader, Logistics
Team Leader for Logistics in St Tammany -- in charge of everything having to do with the current class (from first meet and greet until the runway stage).

Denise Gassiot
St Tammany Team Leader, Community Relations & Sponsorship
Team Leader for Community Relationships and Sponsors for New Orleans.

Elaine Roark
Producer of the Producer
The highest and most esteemed job title of all You Night positions...the "producer of the producer" (mother of You Night Founder).
PROGRAMS TEAM

Lesley Rubenstein
Alum Coordinator

Selena Barthelemy
Alum Coordinator

Lori Upton
Y.N.R.M.A.
(You Night Role Model Agency Liaison)

Gina Cherry
Retreat Co-Chair

Sue Ellen Stewart
Retreat Co-Chair
PRODUCTION TEAM

Tammy Broussard
Runway Coach

Leslie Legania-Shelby
Runway Coach

Lauren Siegal
Runway Coach

Dylan Maras
Videography Team Leader

Tracie Morris Shaefer
Photography Team Leader

Joyce Varghese
Choreography
Music Video

Rhonda Perez
Stage Manager

Holley Haag
Public Relations
LOGISTICS TEAM

Ysonde Strecker
Stylist Liaison

Noel Hammac
Dressing Room / Backstage

Cheryl Dendinger
Dressing Room Manager

Mei Lin Roussel
Logistics Assistant

Sharon Judice
Registration
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Shannon Wilson
Social Media

Joy Newhouse
Membership Updates / Newsletters

Emily Barre'
Media Asset Manager

Cheryl Livaudais
Administrative Asst.

Nicole Matherne
Birthdays
SPONSORSHIP / GRANT TEAM

Denise Gassiot
Sponsorship

Jessica LaFleur
Grants, Fundraisers

Julie Hubert
Boutique Manager

Shelly Deynoodt
Fundraising
TEAM: NEW ORLEANS

Dawn Gallo
FAB4 NOLA

Sandy Hicks
FAB4 NOLA

Eileen Long
FAB4 NOLA

Karen Schindler
FAB4 NOLA

Amy Shapiro
Angels Outreach
TEAM: ST TAMMANY

Tammy Riley
FAB4 ST TAMMANY

Julie Taglauer
FAB4 ST TAMMANY

Kristen Gonzales
FAB4 ST TAMMANY

Mary Jolicouer
Angels Outreach
