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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, Philadelphia, Michael trained in some of the city’s landmark restaurants before opening his own critically acclaimed restaurant, Sweet Vidalia, in Beach Haven, New Jersey. Michael has taught culinary training and restaurant development at South Philadelphia’s 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 several high-end hospitality providers across Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Sarah has over 10 years of experience in creating events for corporate, social, and nonprofit clients. Her passion for culture and culinary has led her on a professional path that has included the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Metropolitan Opera House, and most recently Carnegie Hall, where she served as director of sales. Sarah finds inspiration in others and deeply enjoys bringing her client’s visions to reality. In her spare time, Sarah devours cultures through their culinary history.

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. Her events are continuously successful due to her sharp eye for detail and dedication to her clients.