Meet The Team

Kim Rickards

With over 10 years of administrative experience to C-Suite Executives in Entertainment, Finance, Sales & Tech; I created Mani-Feast to authentically connect professionals of color over a great meal with intentional conversations to promote entrepreneurship and begin diversifying global talent pools.

Valentina Hannon

As the Mani-Feast Director of Operations, I'm onboard to empower professionals with the essential knowledge & connections needed to pursue dream careers and turn passion projects into sustainable businesses. Mani-Feast is changing the networking game and there are no limits!

Krystle Sylvester

As Director of Events, I've turned many great ideas into successful experiences including my wedding! I am excited to see the vision unfold as we bring Mani-Feast to the community and create the environment for the next generation of people hungry to change this world.