Meet the Matchmakers
Our world-class matchmakers provide clients with personalized attention, hand-selected matches, and valuable date coaching. TDR’s matchmakers combine proven matchmaking techniques with cutting-edge technology to ensure we introduce you to the best possible matches.
All of our matchmakers come from impressive corporate backgrounds, but realized their true passion for connecting people and helping singles find lasting love. They are outgoing, inquisitive, and demonstrate relentless dedication to their roles as matchmakers.
Read more about what our clients say about our matchmakers here.
Rachael Kloek
Rachael has been connecting friends and professionals her whole life, armed with her unrivaled network and outgoing personality. Her professional experience includes business development at one of Seattle's leading tech startups, while her academic background at University of Wisconsin and University of New Hampshire spans both Public Relations and the Arts. Incredibly versatile and intuitive, Rachael is committed to her clients whole-heartedly. As a Matchmaker, Rachael's friendly demeanor and knowledge of Seattle make her uniquely equipped to find success for her clients.
Caroline Millet
Both giving and compassionate, Caroline is a natural Matchmaker. She has been connecting people for as long as she can remember, using her skills of observation and creativity to find the uniqueness in every person she encounters. A native of Minneapolis, a graduate of both Universities in Seattle and in Chicago, Caroline's background ranges from sales and digital marketing management to experience in the culinary world. Caroline is a dedicated Matchmaker, who works with her clients on all facets of dating. She takes it as a great privilege to be able to work with her clients on one of the most important parts of their lives.
Nora DeKeyser
Nora began her matchmaking career as a TDR Matchmaker in New York, setting up the Big Apple's most sought after singles. She made a move to Los Angeles to work in TDR's HQ office, and with an extensive elite network of her own, she now exclusively works with our VIP clients, matchmaking mostly celebrities, entrepreneurs, and top executives. Originally from Alaska, Nora naturally gravitates toward the outdoors - she loves skiing, hiking, and SCUBA diving, making the LA lifestyle perfect for this well-traveled woman who has sailed around the world (From Singapore to Morocco). After graduating from The Ohio State University and a successful career in financial recruiting, Nora realized her true passion was in managing relationships.
Melissa Bilchik
As a past casting and talent executive, Melissa has professional experience facilitating connections and relating to everyone from talent to network executives. Her work in the entertainment industry included casting unscripted TV and digital series for E!, MTV and NBC, and more, giving her access to Los Angeles' most eligible singles. She has the natural ability to cut through the noise and get to the heart of what clients truly need. From her casting background, she is able to quickly get a broad picture of who her clients' prospective matches are. Melissa has successfully matched her friends for years, and those who work with her know Melissa as grounded, compassionate, and easy to connect with. Her natural intuition makes her an amazing Matchmaker.
Natalie Smith
Natalie's unwavering determination makes her an excellent Matchmaker that will stop at nothing to find great matches and better understand her clients. Her unique life experiences have given her a great understanding of human nature - a huge value to her clients and her work with TDR. After earning her Masters in International Business, Natalie traveled the world, spending time in Panama and Argentina, where she worked at the US Embassy. Upon returning home, she held a position in Strategic Partnerships at a well-known tech firm. When she isn't matchmaking, you can find Natalie surfing, salsa dancing, or leading her local nonprofit chapter. Her realistic, direct approach has made her one of Los Angeles’ most sought-after Matchmakers.
Lisa Kestenbaum
Lisa has always worked in fields where people are the focus, and is deeply passionate about helping others. After graduating from USC, Lisa wrote lifestyle pieces for a variety of publications, helped professionals network in the fields of law, finance, and real estate, and recruited at a private agency. Lisa has roots in the dating industry, and has also worked as a matchmaker in the past prior to her tenure at Three Day Rule. Lisa is a dynamic thinker. She is able to be both logical and passionately creative at the same time, often coming up with unique ways to connect with and help others. Lisa is a keen listener who brings a sense of empathy and originality to relationships. A straight shooter, Lisa is an expert at helping people be transparent and communicative and is a firm believer in not playing games! Her clients appreciate her gentle but to-the-point candor and positivity.
Barbie Ross
Working with Barbie means having a caring, fun, and thoughtful expert by your side. Barbie has her BA in Psychology and has most recently worked closely with celebrities helping them with all aspects of their daily life. She is an excellent networker, with great connections in LA, and knows how to put herself out there for her clients. In short, Barbie is someone you want to have in your corner. She is a real friend to each of her clients and known for helping them to grow through this journey by providing unique insight into what might be standing in their way. Barbie is a great listener, using her expertise to assess the entire scope of a situation and providing the best personalized advice for each of her clients.
Christie Tcharkhoutian
Specializing in compatibility and psychology of relationships, Christie utilizes her unique insight and expertise to help her clients find love. She has successfully matched many couples, putting herself out there for her clients and bringing her warmth and intuition into every meeting. An LA native, Christie is a licensed marriage and family therapist and is a "Triple Trojan" - receiving her Bachelor's, Master's & doctoral degree at the University of Southern California in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. Christie is also a radio host, of The Lyrical Therapy Hour at KXSC and has been a featured dating expert on NBC News, Yahoo News, Business Insider, The Huffington Post, Elite Daily, and more.
Sari Montrone
Sari's innate talent for bringing people together - personally and professionally - makes her a great Matchmaker. Her past experience includes working for the CEO of a casting and production studio, client relations and television marketing, and marketing for an international firm. Sari is originally from Salt Lake City, with a degree in Journalism and PR from Utah State University. Her genuine and assertive character make her someone her clients trust and matches feel comfortable with.
Stephanie Malone
Stephanie loves being the go-to expert for dating advice, and her positivity allows her to be a successful coach to family, friends, and clients. A background in production and casting for reality television gives Stephanie a keen eye and interest in people and their stories. From Bravo and Discovery to TLC and NBC, Stephanie worked with a variety of people across all walks of life. At Three Day Rule, Stephanie uses her expertise on people and dating, her ambition, and her drive to cast real-life relationships!
Alexa Geistman
Alexa's reliability, compassion, and intuition make her a great matchmaker. She sees the best in others and personally invests in their success - both professionally and personally. Included in Alexa's past professional experience are roles at ClearChannel, DailyCandy and ZEFR which allowed her to focus on nurturing relationships where she could utilize both her abilities as an expert and her strengths as a friend. Whether matching a loving couple, or working with the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Alexa embodies true positivity, generosity, and altruism.
Marisa Reisel
As an art history major at Princeton, Marisa sees relationships through a creative, artistic lens. Motivated by her skills as a natural connector, Marisa worked in recruiting for various renowned corporations. In her spare time, Marisa pursues her passion for fine art through painting and jewelry-making. She is an avid reader and serves as a board member of the Princeton Club of California.
Kelsey Lord
A true extrovert and natural connector, Kelsey has been making matches her entire life - from friends to colleagues, Kelsey is an expert at finding the right fit. After growing up just south of Boston and attending Syracuse University, she moved to sunny Southern California with a genuine excitement to help others. Her passion for helping people find love and happiness led her through prior jobs in marketing and sales and finally to her dream profession of Matchmaking. Kelsey's optimistic but direct approach makes for constructive, positive, results-oriented relationships with her colleagues and clients alike. Kelsey is known for helping her clients focus on their goals and priorities to develop happy, healthy relationships.
Nicolette Molina
Nicolette is an amazing Matchmaker and expert wing-woman - she is not afraid to approach anyone for her clients and regularly puts herself out there on their behalf. Nicolette's past experience as a wedding coordinator gave her a lot of experience working with couples on communication and problem solving, as well as supporting them through an incredibly stressful yet monumental time in their relationship. She has unique insight into what makes a great match. Nicolette also draws from her past experience and connections in the tech world, where she developed her own projects, partnerships, and platforms and honed her natural talents in networking. From providing helpful ice-breakers to finding true personality matches, Nicolette is driven by her goal to help others find love and happiness.
Alyssa Park
As a Matchmaker Alyssa champions each and every person she works with - she believes everyone has their own unique story to tell and makes it her mission to fully understand her clients on a deep level. Alyssa's experience in the dating industry is extensive - she has worked in the dating space with matchmaking companies to online dating sites like Match in roles ranging from matchmaking to marketing. As a TDR Matchmaker, Alyssa feels like she is living her dream every day as she channels her high level of empathy and a strong intuition to find the right connection for her clients. Her approach is always positive, and you can count on Alyssa for solid advice and a wealth of knowledge about all things dating, both online and off.
Kelly Clendenning
Kelly is a master at getting to know people on a deeper level - she has a knack for getting everyone she meets to open up to her. As a Matchmaker, she is an expert coach to her clients through the ups and downs of dating and encourages her clients to get out of their comfort zone, in turn helping them find success. Her experience working all over the world, has given Kelly a unique perspective on different cultures, beliefs, and values giving her a leg up in making the right matches. Her genuine empathy allows her to connect deeply with clients, always focusing on helping her clients reach their goals.
Jocelyn Connolly
A life-long romantic, Jocelyn is dedicated to bringing more love into the world every day. Her background in education, led into her work in the dating space where she greatly values connecting and continuing to educate each day. Jocelyn is a graduate of Brown University and the University of San Francisco, and currently resides in Mill Valley. As a Matchmaker, Jocelyn channels her natural ability to create relationships and truly help her clients across all facets of their dating journey.
Eleni Karahalios
A Chicago native, Eleni has taken the bay area by storm. She's tenacious and sharp with a rich San Francisco network. As someone who has always been fascinated with connecting and developing people, Eleni's previous work was matching professionals with their dream jobs, including recruiting at GoPro and development at Levi's. Eleni is an expert at giving unbiased and realistic advice while still maintaining strong empathy. She loves connecting with people on a deeper level, and experiencing all the highs and lows alongside them. Eleni is passionate about helping her clients become their best selves and thrilled by the breakthroughs and personal development they achieve.
Stacia Firestone
Stacia is no stranger to making connections. She has always had a natural inclination for finding the right spark - from hosting speed dating parties in New York to helping everyone she knows connect. Among her many accomplishments during her 7 years at PopSugar, Stacia expanded the virtual user experience to a real-life curated, subscription service. She loves bringing people together in this unique way. Stacia's insight and energy is fully focused on finding genuine matches for her clients.
Morgan Jones
A Newport Beach native, Morgan has experienced all the best that California can offer and more. After graduating from the University of San Diego, she felt the pull to the city by the Bay. A lover of both the city and the outdoors, Morgan is just as comfortable dancing among throngs of revelers at music festivals, or sipping a quiet glass of wine in San Francisco, her trusty DSLR ever present at her side.
Natasha Cooper
With a background in education and social service, Natasha has a knack for helping others learn and grow. Originally from Southern California, Natasha now lives in Mill Valley with her family. Natasha has an extensive travel background and loves to see new places around the world. When she's home in the bay area, you might find her cooking for her family, or snapping pictures of her two "Instagram- famous" Bernese Mountain dogs!
Carla Swiryn
One of the company’s first matchmakers, Carla is passionate about making the dating process easier for busy professionals in high-powered Silicon Valley. After graduating from UC Boulder, she worked for seven years at Google before running her own online advertising agency. Although she has lived all around the world, Carla is a true SF Bay Area native. With a unique blend of intuition and an analytical approach, Carla has seen incredible success as a matchmaker.
Allison Gerrits
Allison attended the College of Charleston, where she developed an interest in human interaction. After working in community relations for an NFL team, she began facilitating weddings at one of the most premiere wedding venues in the country. After getting to know so many couples who had achieved happiness in their relationships, she developed a unique ability to determine what makes a good match.
Danika Zias
With a Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Danika has extensive knowledge of how our behavior plays a part in relationships with others. Danika specializes in identifying barriers that may be leading to unsuccessful dates and coaches her clients using strategies to improve dating skills. She has a passion for helping others and always makes clients feel immediately comfortable by being a great listener. When Danika isn’t matching clients, she enjoys hiking with her two dogs, practicing aerial yoga, exploring new restaurants and bars, and traveling to new places.
Debbie Cech
As a member of TDR's Silicon Valley team, Debbie brings her personal matchmaking experience, genuine excitement, and a professional background committed to successful partnerships with a variety of people. Debbie has previously worked for major Bay Area corporations such as PG&E and Schneider Electric - her experience ranges from event planning and sales to account management and executive administration roles. Debbie is an active listener, and devoted in her pursuit to assist others in their happiness.
Brittney Smiejek
With a Master's Degree and background in social work, Brittney is famous for really getting to the heart of what (and who) her clients are looking for in a match. Her patience and her dedication to getting a match 'just right' make her a stellar matchmaker. Brittney is a social butterfly by nature. You can always find her at the latest restaurant launch, networking event, or charity gala. Carrying her cupid's bow at all times, Brittney is not afraid to approach anyone at any time who might be a good match for her clients.
Lydia Jenaras
Lydia's genuine warmth is an incredible asset to the Three Day Rule team. Her true desire to help people (along with her infectious laugh), make it easy to see why Lydia's clients are also her friends. She has always been the connector in her social circles and professional life and as a Matchmaker excels in finding the right connection for her clients. Lydia's background in sales and marketing have allowed her to hone her professional relationship building skills as well as build an incredible network in Chicago. From helping with anything her clients need, to insightful post-date feedback sessions, or setting up couples who are now married, Lydia goes above and beyond for every one of her clients.
Kara Laricks
Kara is a powerful voice and connector in the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to matchmaking, Kara's experience includes roles as educator, public speaker, writer, editor, and notable NY Fashion Week designer. Above all, she is passionate about the power of human connection. This passion for love and her commitment to the LGBTQ+ community's safety and happiness drives her to work with others in their journey toward fulfilling long-term relationships. Kara provides genuine, compassionate, and honest guidance while connecting her clients with incredible matches.
Heather Noman
Heather has always been interested in human interaction. After receiving her BFA, Heather began her career by building one of the most successful wedding venues in Minneapolis. Her experience working closely with over 500 couples gave her an amazing understanding and talent for spotting chemistry between two people. As a matchmaker with Three Day Rule for over 3 years, Heather loves working with her clients on a deeper level - she treats every client like a close friend and will go above and beyond to find the right match.
Alisa Purifico
Alisa is one of the top in the field, known for her work with our VIP celebrity clientele, she is constantly making big waves in the love space. She has been featured in Buzzfeed and across various media outlets for her signature deep, tough-love approach. Not much gets past this east coast born dynamo. Even though she's a tough cookie, she has an insanely big passion for each and every client she works with including top executives from Netflix, Warner Brothers, Fox, and even NASA. She grew up with a passion for dance and physical fitness - placing top in her class as a bikini competitor. A little mix of hard work and getting to the core of who people really are is Alisa's recipe for success.
Julia Mooney
An experienced mentor and advisor, Julia's natural compassion, vivacity, and intuition are just a few of her great strengths. In her prior experience at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, (a literacy think tank and staff development organization for educators, grades K-8), Julia coached colleagues, teachers, and graduate students on their writing by building confidence and offering constructive feedback. Julia also encourages and inspires her personal friends to seek out love - one of her many success stories includes matching a friend who hadn't dated in fifteen years! Julia is a native New Yorker, and a graduate of Stanford University.
Skylar Korby
Throughout her life, Skylar has brought people from all backgrounds together, making strong connections in both love and friendship. She is a skilled liaison, communicator, and the go-to for tough love-laced relationship advice. Her professional experience in client relations, sales, and marketing give her a leg up as a Matchmaker and advocate for her clients. It is important to her that everyone she works with, is happy and living their best life. Skylar is there to help her clients through any dating dilemma as their partner and advisor, using her expertise to help them achieve their relationship goals.
Krista Molke
Krista's strong communication skills are unrivaled. An incredible Matchmaker, Krista is open and transparent with her clients and provides genuine feedback with the compassion of a true friend. Krista is a native of the Northeast and studied Public Relations and Marketing Communications in Boston before moving to New York. Her professional background includes media sales with large corporations, where she interfaced with a variety of individuals and honed her natural communication skills. With both professional and personal experience in the New York dating world, Krista strives to make her clients' experience both fun and stress-free.
Brittany Molnar
Brittany's bi-coastal experience gives her a unique balance of east and west coast mentality, and allows her to understand and engage with a variety of people. As an alumni of Marymount Manhattan College, Brittany’s heart belongs to NYC and to the New Yorkers looking for their match. With her intuitive nature and genuine disposition, Brittany brings people together easily – she is a natural connector and wingwoman. Her first of many matchmaking success stories was actually at 4 years-old when she introduced her mom and stepdad, who are happily married to this day.
Devyn Simone
Devyn’s knowledge of the dating landscape, her passion for helping others, and her down-to-earth demeanor make her the perfect Matchmaker. Even as a young girl, Devyn was determined to find a formula for healthy relationships, and this Kansas City native often spent her allowance on psychology and self-help books. Today, Devyn is a renowned dating expert who has been featured on Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, and Nightline. Her advice has been featured in The New York Post, Yahoo News, and The Huffington Post, and has served as the inspiration for the dating and makeover show Love At First Swipe on TLC.
Becky Porter
Born in Boston, Becky made her way to New York after receiving her degree in Communication Disorders from Bridgewater State University. Always one to be up for a challenge and put others first, Becky began her career as a 1st and 2nd grade teacher in Brooklyn. Becky has always been a connector, so no one was surprised when Becky joined TDR. You can find Becky recreating Pinterest recipes, discovering the next big musician, or practicing yoga.
Elisa Del Castillo
With a degree in Communications, Elisa has always had an understanding and natural ability to connect with others. Prior to matchmaking, she worked in industries such as marketing, media relations, and staffing. Within different projects, she has always had the same common goal: focus on her clients' needs and surpass expectations. In her spare time she is an avid reader and writer with a specific passion for poetry. Miami raised now living in Manhattan, this city girl has traded oranges for apples.
Sonya Mishra
After receiving her degree from Georgetown University, Sonya pursued a career as an investment banker, working for a variety of firms. Ever the entrepreneur, she began a consultancy service, training university students to succeed in banking interviews. Realizing her passion for helping others, Sonya now helps singles put their best foot forward in the dating world. Sonya also has a passion for the arts, having founded her own dance company at the age of 16. Sonya enjoys traveling, and has taken three solo backpacking trips across Europe. She has most recently traveled to Thailand and Bali.
Kristen Stewart
As a Psychology major at Bucknell University, Krissy developed a keen interest in the nature of people and relationships. After a role with L’Oreal in Customer Marketing and Sales, Krissy realized she wanted to spend her days making a difference. When Krissy isn’t matchmaking, you’ll find her dancing, meeting her friends at their favorite spots, or being a tourist in her own city, always looking for the places and people she hasn’t met.
Caitlin Cooper
Caitlin spent the beginning part of her career training and coaching athletes, military personal, and people new to working out to help them achieve their health goals. She expanded her training at The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and built a thriving health coaching business, teaching people how to live, look, and love from a holistic health perspective. With a license as a holistic practitioner, nutrition counselor, and coach she has helped people reach their highest potential on an emotional and physical level. She believes that love is an integral part of our health and is grateful that her path ultimately lead her to TDR where she can impact her clients every day.
Liz Bruno
Liz's passion for matchmaking shines in her work with each of her clients. A dating expert who helps with even the smallest tips, from texts to first dates, Liz will always put herself out there on her clients' behalf. With a degree in Psychology from Trinity College, Liz is passionate about human connection and understanding what draws people together. She is invested and driven, and always has an empathetic ear for her clients. Professionally, Liz worked in Academic Admissions for many years, giving her unique insight into many different personalities. She is committed to helping others with their personal growth across all areas. Liz is always looking for matches - across every part of Boston - and she works tirelessly for her clients because she loves love.
Sherry Albert
Sherry knows how to make an impact in her clients' lives. Not only is she a true partner and support for her clients, she is a native of the Boston area - giving her a great networking ability. Her background studying entrepreneurial leadership at Tufts University and her experience working with a top CEO to grow a big brand, through marketing and social media as well as HR, have allowed her to hone her natural skills of connecting and understanding people. A lifelong Matchmaker and coach, Sherry puts everyone she meets at ease. She excels at getting to the core of who someone really is and making the right matches, as well as being there to walk her clients through any dating situation.
Rachel Bakerman
Rachel loves connecting with people and bringing joy to their lives in any way she can. As a Matchmaker, Rachel's attentiveness and compassion allow her to support her clients along each step of the way. Her past experience includes working as a consultant for a private agency that worked with large national and international brands. Originally from Canton, Rachel brings her passion for healthy living and matchmaking to Boston. Rachel puts herself out there for every single one of her clients.
Lora Bertoldi
Tenacious and incredibly genuine, Lora has always channeled her social and energetic nature into helping others. Her clients' happiness is her number one priority which is clear from the all-in way she works for them. With a breadth of experience in customer relations and sales, Lora has worked directly with customers and clients in both marketing research and event production allowing her to easily connect with everyone she meets. Lora truly understands the full cycle of love and relationships and uses that expertise to provide excellent insight to her clients and matches alike.
Kat Haselkorn
A real-life "cheerleader for love", Kat has been researching and writing about relationships for over a decade. Kat knows how to make connections. From wedding planning to corporate wellness, to creating content for an SEO company while also publishing her own book, Kat has an incredible network. She is optimistic, lighthearted, adventurous, and empathetic. As a native of DC, Kat utilizes her vast network to make introductions across the city. Kat's degree in Psychology from the University of Chicago, coupled with her networking skills, and intuition give her an amazing ability to help her clients succeed.
Quin Woodward Pu
Quin is driven to help her clients achieve their highest potential through self-understanding and growth. A strong communicator, Quin excels in empowering others - whether personally or professionally - to know their own value. Professionally, this manifested through successful roles in advertising, public relations and her own communications consultancy - utilizing her expansive network in DC. Originally from Georgia and an alumnus of Vanderbilt University, Quin now takes full advantage the vast DC network she has built to introduce her clients to the best matches. Quin brings a well-rounded outlook to her matchmaking and works with every client to hone their strengths in order to maximize their success.
Callie Harris
Callie is one of DC's top Matchmakers and has been there since the beginning, helping launch Three Day Rule in DC. Her approach is about truly understanding her clients, getting to know them like a friend while providing the insight and intuition of an expert. Callie has connected many successful relationships, engagements, and marriages - a few clients even recently had babies! Callie has been featured on Good Day DC, Good Morning Washington, NPR, Fresh 94.7, The Washingtonian, Match Webinars, The Kojo Show, Fab Fit Fun, Great Day DC, and many more outlets. Callie's robust network of professional and political influencers in DC make her an ideal Matchmaker for the nation’s capital, and her positive personality and incredible compassion make Callie a life-long friend.
Jaime Bernstein
Jaime's sincere, but bold approach to matchmaking makes her both a great Matchmaker, as well as an outstanding dating strategist. Jaime's unique matchmaking style is all about customization and understanding an individual's "off paper" intangible qualities. Jaime has helped many of her clients find meaningful relationships, engagements, marriages, and even resulted in a baby! Jaime has been featured as an expert on Good Morning Washington, Good Day DC, Great Day DC, Match Webinars, NPR, Fresh 94.7 fm, Fab Fit Fun, the Washingtonian, and numerous other outlets.
Lauren Ladd
Lauren's warm nature leaves you feeling understood and comfortable. She is thoughtful and easy to connect with - two traits that have served her well as a Matchmaker and in her former roles. Lauren has the ability to get to the bottom of who people are at their core, so she can intuitively understand who they might match well with. With previous experience as a project manager in commercial real estate, Lauren is as equipped to handle major corporate expansions as she is to make life-changing introductions, the latter being the most rewarding for her! Lauren is a native of Philadelphia, with an extensive network and a deep understanding of the city, its culture and its people.
Michal Naisteter
Born in Israel, multilingual, and passionate about world travel and dance (Salsa and Bachata, especially), Michal’s international background only further compliments her already engaging and outgoing personality. Michal comes to TDR from work in human sexuality and public health research and education. Along with a Master’s of Education in Human Sexuality, Michal is no stranger to the matchmaking world. In fact, she and her husband were matched by a friend. Michal considers it a privilege to help others experience the magic of matchmaking in their own lives.
Cayla Buettner
Cayla was previously a TDR matchmaker in New York City before joining the Philadelphia team. She has experience in strategic partnerships and marketing, including working with behavioral psychologists Robert Cialdini and Steven Levitt as well as the research psychologists for OKCupid and Tinder. Cayla's operational work at Abbott Capital Management put her in contact with professionals on the highest levels. As a matchmaker, Cayla combines her knowledge of behavioral science, psychology, and marketing with her passion for connecting people - her very first romantic match led to a successful marriage. Her approach is truly empathetic, and her loyalty to her clients is one of Cayla's greatest strengths.
Erika Kaplan
After graduating from Penn State, Erika began her career in publishing, working for Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, and Men’s Journal. Erika left corporate America to feed her passion of connecting people. Erika loves volunteering, yoga, and exploring her city. She also has a certified therapy french bulldog, who helps people all around Philadelphia. Erika’s clients have said that her intuition and transparent way of working results in great success and personal growth.
Our CEO
Talia Goldstein
Talia is the CEO and founder of Three Day Rule. After studying communication at Tulane University, Talia worked as a TV producer at E! True Hollywood Story, where she quickly became the office dating expert, setting up many co-workers with matches and handing out insightful dating advice from her cubicle. Recognizing her hidden talent for matchmaking, Talia quit her full-time job and began hosting popular singles events and offering personalized matchmaking services. Three Day Rule was officially created in 2013, allowing Talia to turn her lifelong hobby of matchmaking into a thriving business. After receiving an investment from Match/IAC in 2014, Talia has secured partnerships with Match, OkCupid, JDate, Christian Mingle and The League. Talia has appeared on Good Morning America, and has been featured in Fortune, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, The Huffington Post and more. Leveraging her extensive network of successful, dynamic singles, Talia has found matches for hundreds of clients, including top executives, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and everyday young professionals. She has made it her mission to help clients on their quest to find true love, and is thrilled that her work allows her to make a difference in people's lives. Talia lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.
Management Team
Tina Wie
A graduate of Harvard Business School and UC Berkeley, Tina previously worked as an economic consultant and a brand marketer for Fortune 500 companies. She joined TDR as its fifth employee and first marketing hire. She helped position TDR's matchmakers as dating experts, resulting in consistent PR coverage from leading lifestyle and business outlets. After developing the playbook for the company's expansion, she led TDR's successful launches into 5 new cities. As COO, she currently oversees the Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources functions. She is thrilled to be working at TDR, and feels truly fulfilled helping others find love.
Robyn Raynes
With years of successful New York City dating experience under her belt, Robyn started her career at TDR sharing her insights with clients to help them find love. After graduating from the College of Charleston, Robyn moved to New York and began a career in sales and marketing for shoplet.com and Lifebroker. Among her friends, Robyn has always been known as the "connector." Over the years, Robyn's friends have credited her with helping them find roommates, job opportunities, and of course, romantic matches. As the Director of Matchmaking at Three Day Rule, Robyn is excited to combine her business experience with her ability to bring people together and make love connections.
Kelli Stember Ferrone
Kelli Stember Ferrone is Three Day Rule's Director of Events, having joined the team in 2012. An LA native and Pepperdine University graduate, Kelli spent five years working for 20th Century Fox TV, where she was immersed in the high-caliber, red carpet events that define the entertainment industry. Kelli then managed the Los Angeles Rewards & Events program for Thrillist Media Group. In her time at Three Day Rule, Kelli has planned and executed several hundred events across 9 cities and thrives on the many Three Day Rule success stories that come out of these events.
Katie Wilson
Katie is Three Day Rule's Senior Membership Manager. A graduate of Oregon State University with a degree in Speech Communications, Katie hit the ground running when she moved to Los Angeles and began a career at Hulu. Not only has Katie's depth of experience at Hulu enabled her to provide valuable technical support to the TDR matchmaking team, but her background in PR, recruiting, and customer service and support make her a valuable asset to the team. With a sincere interest in others and true joie de vivre, Katie is a 'go to' professional for clients and matchmakers alike.
Heather Noman
Heather began her career by building one of the most successful wedding venues in Minneapolis. While there, she developed the strategy for the company’s growth - increasing revenue by over 300% year over year, winning several coveted industry awards, creating operation systems, building a strong team, and receiving countless personal service recommendations. Heather was thrilled to transition her experience into making connections on the other side of love, as one of Three Day Rule's first Chicago matchmakers. Since then, Heather has both managed her region and the creative and technical sides of Three Day Rule, finally leading her to her current role as Business Manager for the company. She currently focuses on creative direction, user experience, tech, and growing our ever-expanding team of matchmakers nationwide.
Erika Kaplan
With a degree from Penn State, Erika began her career in publishing working for Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, and Men’s Journal. After years of business-to-business experience, Erika left corporate America to seek a career that felt impactful and allowed her to feed her passion of connecting people. Now, with years of matchmaking under her belt, Erika works as Three Day Rule’s Regional Manager in Los Angeles, Orange County, DC, and Philadelphia mentoring and developing TDR’s matchmakers. Erika’s experience, passion, and intuition make her an asset to both clients and matchmakers.
Allison Gerrits
Allison's inherent curiosity lead her to study and explore a career in urban planning. She worked alongside developers and community stakeholders to manage and execute large-scale development projects in Charleston, SC to maintain balance and success for the city's residents, private sector, and landscape alike. She found her way to California after cultivating a passion for meditation and yoga and joined the operations team for 1440 Multiversity, a not-for-profit, holistic health retreat center. Allison then joined Three Day Rule as one of the Bay Area's first matchmakers. She now uses her understanding of the way things work and what makes people tick to Three Day Rule as People Operations Manager, tasked with leading human resources and business operations for the company. She uses her creative yet analytical skill set and ability to provide Three Day Rule with key insights and solve problems, large and small.
Marisa Reisel
Marisa is Three Day Rule's Content Marketing Manager. Marisa, a native of Los Angeles, completed her degree at Princeton University and attended Yale University Norfolk School of Art. Following graduation, Marisa relocated to San Francisco where she worked in Marketing and PR for a boutique technology firm. Since returning to LA, Marisa's experience includes compliance for an exclusive corporate recruiting firm, process innovation for Hulu's Customer Support team, and freelance graphic design. Originally a Three Day Rule Matchmaker in LA, Marisa is passionate about the Three Day Rule brand and mission to help others. This passion, along with her design background and strategy experience led Marisa to join TDR's business team specializing in creatively-driven content.
David Cruz
David Cruz is an expert in the LGBTQ+ community most famous for his role on the hit Bravo TV show "The Millionaire Matchmaker" and WEtv’s "Million Dollar Matchmaker". He is the founder of Finding-Cupid.com and the weekly podcast "Finding Cupid Radio" where he is also the host. He has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Advocate, and Frontiers Magazine LA to name a few. David is thrilled to be a part of the expansion of Three Day Rule's LGBTQ+ services, utilizing his expertise to help singles finally connect with a service that provides support, advice, and the comfort of knowing that other members of the community are working behind the scenes specifically for them.
Andy Schmidt
Andy is the technical co-founder of Three Day Rule. Before joining Talia to build TDR's online presence, Andy was the founder and CEO of Labcoat LLC. a digital agency specializing in developing web applications for startup and media companies. Andy began his technical career at a boutique web development agency called Citrusbyte where he helped conceptualize, build, and launch, venture-funded startups. His extensive experience building online businesses allows him to provide leadership in product strategy, product marketing, and technical strategy. Andy is a graduate of the University of Arizona and holds a Masters of Arts in Screenwriting.
