About 196

We are a team of diverse, creative, and dynamic strategists who enjoy building incredible experiences and partnerships for our clients.

Whether it’s a gala, conference, luncheon, forum, or award ceremony, we understand the long-term impact of an event. From the first concept to final execution, we’ll walk hand-in-hand through the event planning process until your vision is realized.

Meet the Team

Patty Padilla

Patty Padilla

Founder and CEO

Karina Garibay

Karina Garibay

Chief of Staff

Mafe Pérez

Mafe Pérez

Creative Director

Karen Waldmann

Karen Waldmann

Director of Operations and Events

Megan Gemmell

Megan Gemmell

Project Manager

Mathilde Mansoz

Mathilde Mansoz

Line Producer

Susan Myers

Susan Myers

Global Policy Advisor

Dan Stiles

Dan Stiles

Legal Counsel

Tony Hyams

Tony Hyams

Accounting

Jessica Rodriguez

Jessica Rodriguez

Creative Producer