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Invited dignitaries, California state representatives, members of the Chadian diaspora, & celebrities celebrated Her Excellency Kitoko Gata Ngoulou on becoming the first & youngest female Ambassador of Chad during a private black tie dinner party.
BEL AIR, CA—- Health4Peace Founder & CEO Nathalie Beasnael hosted a private black-tie dinner party in honor of Her Excellency Kitoko Gata Ngoulou, Ambassador of Chad. The private event was held in Bel Air at the home of President & CEO of Spectrum Solutions, Phillip Westbrooks and was well attended by dignitaries, California state representatives, members of the Chadian diaspora, and celebrities. The primary focus of the evening was to celebrate Her Excellency Ngoulou on her latest appointment on becoming the first and youngest female ambassador of Chad.
The evening began with guests walking the red carpet, a cocktail hour followed by a three-course dinner prepared by Chef Stephen Metoyer. Among the distinguished guests were Her Excellency Kitoko Gata Ngoulou (Ambassador of Chad), Nathalie Beasnael (Health4Peace Founder & CEO), Erin Bromaghim (Deputy Mayor International Affairs for Mayor Karen Bass), a representative on behalf of Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (Senator District 28), Fernando Morales (Deputy Chief for Congresswoman Katy Yaroslavsky District 5), Aden Binyam (Deputy of Homelessness & Housing for Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson), Mame Mbaye Toucouleur (Honorary Counsul of Senegal), Jordan Garcia (Consul of Guinea), Phill Westbrooks (President & CEO of Spectrum Solutions), Tyrone DuBose (Actor & America’s Premier R&B Music Historian), Zimzon Zion Lelo (ALLBLK’s Double Cross as a series regular for Season 5), Petri Hawkins-Byrd (Court Bailiff from Judge Judy Court Show), Anthony Bless (BET+’s Tyler Perry “Ruthless”), Barak Zilberberg (Self Made Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, and Announces Candidacy for President of the United States of America 2024), Dr. Lance McCarthy (Faith Based Economist and Investment Advisor), Chesley Heymsfield (Producer), Vincent Akosah (Apostle), Dan Wilson (Pastor), and many others. Throughout the evening, there were special performances by Nigerian Singer Abiodun Koya and Afro R&B Singer Ash Hamman.
To cap off the evening, Her Excellency Ngoulou took a few minutes to speak on an array of topics pertaining to efforts in strengthen ties between the United States and Chad through cultural exchanges and economic opportunities. She spoke about Chad’s rich in natural resources and investment opportunities. In addition, she praised Ms. Beasnael for her crucial role in bringing nations together through this event as it was a significant step towards a future of collaboration and progress.
Sponsors and supporters of this year’s event included BEASNAEL “We Are Not The Same,” Spectrum Solutions, NACI (North America Chadian Initiative), Djibia Mangue and Haoua Mangue of Grocery Outlet Irvine, IMMAQUL’8 Entertainment, HAPAWARDS, NAIIZHAIR, Jo Malone London Fragrance, Coquette Kouture, Breaking Hits, Curve Communications, and MaisonDene Incorporation.
ABOUT HER EXCELLENCY KITOKO GATA NGOULOU
Her Excellency Kitoko Gata Ngoulou served as an institutional lobbyist in Western countries at the prestigious French lobbying firm, Prestige Communication, where she represented President Idriss Deby. Since 2015, she has held the esteemed position of roving ambassador for the Republic of Chad, tirelessly representing the country’s interests abroad. In January 2023, her dedication and capabilities were acknowledged when she was appointed as the plenipotentiary and extraordinary ambassador of Chad to the United States of America by President Mahmat Deby Itno. To learn more, visit https://www.chadembassy.us/biographie-de-l-ambassadeur.
ABOUT NATHALIE BEASNAEL
Nathalie Beasnael is Founder and CEO of Health4peace. She holds a board position as Director of International Affairs for MaisonDeneinc. Currently, Nathalie works as a Recovery Nurse at Surgical Institute in Beverly Hills working closely with Dr. Tarek Smiley. She is licensed and certified as follows: Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Esthetician, AHA First Aid and BLS/CPR Certification. Los Angeles Fire Department (Hospital Fire and Life Safety Certified), Tracheostomy Certification, and Ventilator Certification. She has clinical experience as a Surgical Nurse at California Surgical Institute and as a Charge Nurse.
ABOUT HEALTH4PEACE
Health4Peace is a non-profit 501c3 organization designed to help hospitals and medical facilities in rural areas worldwide. The organization currently has hospitals in Chad, Senegal, Ghana, South Africa, and Nigeria. Health4Peace is founded by Nathalie Beasnael whose goal is to promote, protect and improve the lifelong health of individuals and communities in rural of the world while bridging the gap between diasporas and Africans through education on health issues with the assistance of technology. To learn more, visit www.Health4Peace.com.
