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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.

My name is Sébastien Rinaldi, and I’m 40 years old. I run an event production company in the South of France, as well as a private car service company in New York.

FASNY plays an important role in my family’s life: my wife works at the school, and my daughter is a student there. So, when I was given the opportunity to help organize this gala, I was very excited to be part of it.

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.

Based in Mamaroneck since 2023, I have been sharing this American adventure with my wife, Aurélie Bianchi, an elementary school teacher at FASNY, and our son Noé, who is currently in 7th grade. Together, we are the proud parents of a blended family of six children, living between France and the United States.

I am passionate about audiovisual creation and everything related to visual storytelling and communication, particularly photography, video, editing, and content creation. I especially enjoy bringing that creativity to events, helping shape their identity, create an atmosphere, and tell a story.

A former Lieutenant Colonel in the French Army specializing in helicopter maintenance, I have worked in fine art logistics in the United States since our arrival. Naturally curious and active, I also enjoy traveling, music, sports, and connecting with people.

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.