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Melissa is an arts advocate who brings more than 30 years of experience to the Barnes-Constellation team. She values creating incredible memories for her clients and is committed to providing excellent customer service. Thrilled to be a part of a team that embodies high standards for service and cuisine, Melissa is inspired and motivated by her colleagues and clients every day.

Born and raised just outside of Philadelphia, Colleen is a proud member of the Barnes team. She offers a warm welcome and a wide range of knowledge for all clients. She enjoys collaborating with tour operators and groups leaders to create unforgettable experiences.

Bucks County native and Philadelphia resident McKenna is an arts advocate with a passion for event execution. She holds a BS in hospitality management and has experience in nonprofit event planning with several area organizations. She looks forward to working with you to create special memories with your friends and family.

As GM of Constellation at the Barnes, Kristina prioritizes smooth operations, open communication, and truly exceptional service above all else. She developed these pillars of her management philosophy over the course of a 15+ year hospitality career at the helm of a long list of noteworthy venues throughout the region. Most recently, Kristina served as assistant general manager at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

A graduate of the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, Michael trained in some of Philadelphia’s landmark restaurants before opening his own acclaimed restaurant, Sweet Vidalia, in Beach Haven, New Jersey. Michael has taught culinary training and restaurant development at the JNA Institute of Culinary Arts and served as executive chef of Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia, chef de cuisine at Jose Garces’s JG Domestic, and an independent restaurant consultant for high-end hospitality providers in Philadelphia and New Jersey.

A Temple University graduate with a degree in hospitality, Jamie previously worked for hotels in Washington, DC, and Philadelphia. She has held multiple roles in her four-plus years at the Barnes with Constellation, consistently demonstrating a sharp eye for detail and unwavering dedication to her clients.

Joseph brings years of high-level hospitality experience to the Constellation team at the Barnes. With an eye for design, he elevates his events by focusing on presentation. His energetic personality and team player mentality result in the execution of seamless experiences for clients and their guests.

Cherrell is a seasoned event coordinator and logistical expert who draws on years of experience in planning and executing events. Highly organized and detail orientated, she puts just as much focus and care into intimate events as she does for large-scale productions.