TEAM BRUGGE - TEAM NEW YORK - TEAM LONDON
SHARI STAEL - TEAM BRUGGE
Founder & Owner, Suzie et Gus,
Brugge, Belgium
Founder & Co-Organizer, Wonderland of Play
@suzieetgus and @suzieetgusdolls now @suzieetgusdiary
Shari is a creativeprenuer and retailer in the heart of historic downtown Brugge. You can find her adorable shop Suzie et Gus steps from the famous Canal Boat tours at NV Stael Mooring Boathouse. She is a lifelong resident of Brugge and hosted three incredible events bringing fellow collectors to her fairy tale hometown to enjoy it as a beautiful backdrop for events. Shari has stepped down from hosting future events as of November 2024 to focus on family and other projects.
JEN O'CONNOR - TEAM NY
Founder & Owner, Earth Angels Studios, Orange County, NY
Founder & Co-Organizer, Wonderland of Play
@jensearthangels and @earthangelsstudios
Jen is a retailer and expert in handmade small business development. She owns an art gallery in Orange County, New York and has been hosting events since she founded her business - Earth Angels Studios - in 1994 and is a corporate sponsor of UFDC. To promote and plan our WofP events, Jen will access her broad and varied network of friends, fellow collectors, and enthusiasts for art, vintage, and handmade across the globe. Her goal is to connect various collecting communities and bring people together to play. She will take the lead on events in the USA.
PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS...AMBASSADORS OF PLAY
Ayin Gurling, Team London Coordinator, Mascot Creator, London, UK @splattergirluk
Diane Mall Sammarco, Ambassador Coordinator - Orange County, NY @dm_blythe
Saskia Rogister, Retail Partner & Community Liaison - Brugge, Belgium @saskiarogister
Rosanna DeBellis, Welcome Wagon - Mantova, Italy @rosannadebellis
Tim Purk, Ambassador of Play - Team NY Designer @timothypurk
...many more much appreciated volunteers!
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