Meet the team that specializes in innovation.
Our team
FOUNDER, EVENT PLANNER and PRODUCER ||
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Kathi Lunardi, M.Ed.
I love penguins, which of course at first may not seem to have a lot to do with running an event production company. But there's so much the cute little creatures have taught me about how to deliver great moments for my clients. You have to be as persistent as a penguin braving the worst that winter can throw at them. You have to be as showy and high-energy as the pluckiest penguin can be. And you have to care deeply and selflessly about hatching something wonderful, whether it happens to be yours or not and no matter how much hard work it takes to get it done.
In more than two decades working across industries and in a variety of organizing and fund-raising roles, I've developed something of a knack for knowing and meeting my client's expectations, sometimes before they even realize they have them. I bring a polymath's eye for appreciating the bigger picture that underlies the smallest details of a successful event. At the same time, having worked on and to budgets for world-class companies and non-profit organizations, my nose is plenty hard when it comes to making sure all the bangs are worth every buck.
Having raised two daughters as a single mother and now spending my off time chasing the two-year-old next generation in our line of strong, accomplished women around the house, there isn't much that can ruffle me when it comes to keeping an event running smoothly. Calm I have in spades, not to mention an always-prepared-for-anything instinct!
In the end, my passion is your success. I want every one of our clients to do a happy Rockhopper dance when their event is over!
VIDEOGRAPHER, EDITOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, EVENT ASSISTANT || ( he / him / his)
Arlen Kerndt
Arlen is a multidisciplinary film and media professional who brings with him a passion for elevating the voices of marginalized communities, particularly within the LGBTQ community. Arlen is currently a Creative Associate with A/B Partners in NYC. Previously, he has worked as a free-lance arts professional, doing a variety of media production work, from directing his own films to working as a New York Fashion Week production assistant to creating unique videos for East Coast nonprofits.
Arlen's favorite spot in the production pipeline is undoubtedly the editing chair. Equipped with top-of-the-line technical hardware, he is able to focus his attention on those he serves to create compelling narratives that are guaranteed to move audiences. Arlen holds a BA in Communications Studies from Christopher Newport University and a certificate in Advanced Media Production from Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts.
VOICEOVER ARTIST, WEB DESIGNER, EVENT ASSISTANT ||
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Kaitlyn Lunardi
Kaitlyn Lunardi is a full-time actor and voice-over artist based in New York City. Classically trained in acting at New York University, Kaitlyn has been working in the performance industry for over 9 years. Some of her credits include “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” the Off-Broadway debut of the play “Will,” and more than 7 national commercials. To supplement her performance career, Kaitlyn has worked extensively in the digital world, focusing on web design and social media management.
Kaitlyn is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, a human rights and environmental activist, and a mostly-vegan of nine years.
INDEPENDENT MUSIC PROFESSIONAL, EVENT ASSISTANT || ( he / him / his)
Marcus Pflugradt
Marcus built his career as a session singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, and producer. He is a proud Berliner, can tell you a story or two about “The Business” in LA, and calls Philly his home.
His music and his wide range of skills led him across the globe - from speakeasies to diplomatic circles. As a music producer he knows exactly what a location needs to deliver a great entertainment experience. And with his artist development company Copper Channel Marcus offers a professional perspective on potential music-solutions. In rare cases he even puts his live-interpreting chops (English-German/German-English) to good use.