FASNY Gala 2027

Gala committee & Board

The FASNY Gala is organized by parent volunteers with the support of the school and its Board of Trustees.

2027 co-chairs

Gala co-chairs

Guillain Bianchi

Co-chair · P'24, '32

Since moving to Mamaroneck in 2023, I have embraced this American adventure alongside my wife, Aurélie, an elementary school teacher at FASNY, and our son Noé. Together, we are the proud parents of a blended family of six children, with family ties spanning France and the United States.

A former Lieutenant Colonel in the French Army, where I specialized in helicopter maintenance, I now work in fine art logistics in the United States.

I have always had a passion for photography, video, and visual storytelling. I particularly enjoy bringing creativity to events, helping shape their atmosphere and create memorable experiences.

Deeply connected to the FASNY community and with great respect for the work of its teachers, I am delighted to bring my energy, experience, and creativity to this year’s Gala as Co-Chair.

Ignacio Puig de la Bellacasa

Co-chair · P'26, '28, '30

Since our arrival in the United States, my wife and I have been actively involved in the life of the school, supporting FASNY in a variety of ways and building lasting relationships over the years with parents, faculty, staff, and alumni. As a Franco-Spanish family, we especially value FASNY’s international environment, multicultural spirit, and commitment to bilingual education.

Originally from Barcelona, Spain, I have lived and worked in several European countries as well as in the United States before settling in Westchester. Professionally, I currently hold a global marketing leadership role at Mastercard, following more than two decades of experience in international business and marketing with companies such as Mastercard, Reckitt, and PepsiCo.

I strongly believe in FASNY’s mission to develop multilingual, globally minded students with a truly international perspective, and I am grateful for the impact the school has had on my family. I am very proud to serve as Co-Chair of this year’s Gala and look forward to helping bring our community together in support of the school’s mission and its future.

Sebastien Rinaldi

Co-chair · P'28

Originally from the South of France, I bring a passion for event production and hospitality to this year's FASNY Gala. I currently manage an event production company in France, as well as a private car service company in New York.

FASNY holds a special place in my family's life. My wife works at the school, and our daughter is a student, making this community an important part of our everyday lives.

This role is especially meaningful to me because it gives me the opportunity to bring my experience in event production to a community that my family and I are truly a part of. My goal is to help create an elegant, welcoming, and memorable evening—one that brings FASNY families, faculty, and staff together for a wonderful shared experience.

French-American School of New York

Board of Trustees

Head of School

Francis Gianni

Chair

Jean-François Bessin

Vice-Chair

Kurt Kempkes

Treasurer

Clémence Delcourt

Secretary

Sakina Ouedraogo Tall

Trustees

Dorothée Ashby
Chloe Baszanger
Aaron Berlow
Sophie Castell
Nathalie Dutang
Arthur Fischer-Zernin
Francis Hintermann
Joumana Karnaby
Riad Meddeb
Dorothée Melis-Moutafis
Makis Parasoglou
Séverine Rebourcet
Abiola Sadiq-Talabi
Sherri Snelson
Anny Vanegas