ABOUT US
Linda Matzkin — Event Consultant & President
Linda is the founder, creative talent and high energy behind Hopple Popple's tremendous success. With over 30 years of experience planning every conceivable kind of occasion, Linda is a familiar presence at New England events as well as coast to coast parties and destination weddings.
Linda's talents, magnetic personality and superb staff have allowed Hopple Popple, Inc. to be among the busiest, most sought-after event planning firms in town. She can work with any client, any location, any budget. She's rigid with schedules, flexible with ideas and creative with space. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious and extend to her clients and to their events. She makes the process fun and the event memorable.
Linda always makes time for her husband, children and grandchildren. There are no signs of Linda giving up her "day job" -it doesn't feel like work to her!
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Nicole Pollock — Event Planner & Consultant
One of the most sought after Mitzvah planners in the Boston area, Nicole has the unique ability to transform an idea into a truly one-of-a-kind event. Her outgoing personality and warmth coupled with her "hands-on" approach assures her clients of a wonderful planning experience and a truly memorable outcome!
Nicole's practical expertise combined with her love of her work is reflected in every event she plans. A consummate professional, Nicole brings her good judgment, creativity and great taste to vendor and client alike. She is like "family" to most and the first call repeat clients make after receiving their date!
Nicole has been a valuable part of the HP team since she interned in 1997. During her tenure she has worked on hundreds of events including Mitzvahs, weddings, corporate and non-profit. A Newton native and Union College graduate, Nicole resides in Wellesley with her husband and sons.
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Tiffany Beer — Event Planner & Consultant
Joining Hopple Popple in 2007, Tiffany brings over 6 years of event planning and management experience to the team. While working for Boston's premiere public broadcasting station, she managed a wide array of celebrations and fundraisers. Tiffany's past work experiences have made her well versed in planning events of all sizes and types!
After graduating from Assumption College in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Tiffany, a Connecticut native, moved to Boston to begin pursuing her successful event planning career. Hopple Popple's resident "foodie", her extensive knowledge of the culinary world is an asset in planning all events. Tiffany's organizational skills, outgoing personality and sense of humor make planning each event with her a fun and exciting process!
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Alexandra Kappel — Event Planner & Consultant
Whether your wedding calls for black ties or the purest of whites, Alexandra is committed to planning fabulous events that your family and friends will remember forever. A seasoned member of the Hopple Popple staff, she has an artistic eye and fresh point of view that will give your special day the uniqueness that will keep people talking. Alexandra's background working in the New York City fashion industry honed her spectacular design sense and unparalleled attention to detail. She will work closely with you to ensure all your expectations are not only met, but also exceeded throughout your entire planning process. She prides herself on putting together your perfect day perfectly.
The resident sports fan, animal lover and fashion guru of Hopple Popple, Alexandra graduated from Pratt Institute with High Honors and a degree in Industrial Design.
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Michele Miller — Event Planner & Consultant
You will always feel in capable hands while working with Michele. Her strong ability to listen to and communicate with clients and vendors provides for the ultimate planning and executing event planning experience.
Her business skills, coupled with her passion for parties have enabled Michele to become an integral part of the Hopple Popple team. From the invitation department, to the art department, she is the epitome of a team player.
Michele first joined the Hopple Popple team as an intern in January 2007. She returned full time after graduating from Bryant University with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management.
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Chris Renna — Art Director
Chris has worked with Hopple Popple for over 13 years as Art Director and Designer/Illustrator creating every conceivable type of party decor. Spectacular centerpieces and backdrops, place card and sign-in boards, caricatures, signage and illustrations for invitations and favors are just a few of Chris's artistic creations. Notable theme-based parties that Chris has designed have included: an African safari, Greek myths, Rock CD covers, 1970s pop-culture icons, Boston landmarks and fantasy book-cover illustrations. More abstract party decor based on pattern, color and rhythm have been memorable as well. He works with the Hopple Popple Event Consultants and clients to create visual elements that match each client's individual vision.
Chris is a graduate of Skidmore College with a Bachelor of Science in Studio Art and a minor in Art History.
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Ina Zhukovsky-Zilber — Artist
Ina has been an artistic force at Hopple Popple since 2003 designing, creating and installing some of the trendiest party décor in New England. Her imagination is limitless and she never designs the same concept twice! Ina's artistic experience and ability to use mixed mediums and materials to transform rooms delights every client.
Ina was born in Lithuania and moved to Israel in 1990 where she received an art degree with a double-concentration in art history and photography from the University of Haifa. Ina moved to the U.S. in 2001, and has always been an artist both at heart and at work.
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Ilene Prashker — Accounting Manager
As Accounting Manager for over 15 years, Ilene oversees the vitally important financial aspects of your event. Each vendor has different contracts, payment schedules and policies and Ilene assures that every penny is accounted for and every payment is made promptly.
Ilene holds a BS in Business from the University of Massachusetts and lives in a Boston suburb with her husband and two daughters.
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Talia Waelsch - Event Planner
Talia first joined the Hopple Popple team as an intern in September 2009, while completing her senior year at Boston University. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management, Talia continued working at Hopple Popple while gaining further knowledge and experience with a premier catering company. She is now a full time member of the Hopple Popple team.
With a strong knowledge of the hospitality industry, Talia approaches each event with hands-on experience. She is adept at identifying the goals of the event- be it corporate, non-profit or social- and skillful in both planning and executing of any and all types. With her warm and friendly demeanor and winning smile, Talia makes the process seem effortless.
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Amanda Werner - Event Planner
Amanda is the newest member of our Hopple Popple team. She began her career in event planning in her hometown of Los Angeles, where she interned with a well known event consulting firm. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she moved to Boston and joined Hopple Popple last fall. Amanda has become a valuable addition to our mitzvah planning department.
Amanda brings a fresh eye and new ideas to each event. Clients welcome her creativity, contemporary flair and "West-Coast" sense of style. She is a tireless worker who focuses on the smallest of details while keeping her eye on the "big picture". Amanda is committed to making her clients' wishes a reality and having fun in the process!
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