Our Team
We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.
Lori Brown
Blending strategy with style and with a positive and personable approach, Lori is the perfect combination in how she excels at our Staged Connecticut division. With her background in real estate and marketing, Lori serves as a trusted client liaison. Guaranteed seamless communication, exceptional client experience and personalized service, Lori is your go-to for top-dollar results.
When she’s not meeting with clients and booking jobs, she’s spending time with her daughter.
Sales and Design Coordinator
Demi Metropoulos-Nassief
After building a successful candle company from scratch, Demi understands the importance of client communication, organization, and an excellent eye for detail. This is what drives her passion to expand her expertise in managing all aspects of every project that flows through Staged. From start to finish, Demi makes sure all the details behind the scenes are on point and the completed project is seamless. She loves that she also get to be creative when it comes to our social media, graphics and of course designing an aesthetically pleasing space for our clients. From Staged Design Project Manager to Director of our New York Sales and Design team, Demi is eager to continue our small company to new heights.
When Demi is not meeting with our clients or managing the day-to-day projects at Staged, you can find her enjoying my coffee and a lit Simply Sunday Candle with her husband and dog, Scout.
NY Director of Sales and Design
NY Sales and Design CoordinatorRachel Ann Giambrone
Vibrant and approachable, Rachel is known for her bubbly personality and exceptional interpersonal skills. With a customer-first approach by delivering a friendly energy and professional persona, Rachel strives to create a relatable and exceptional service to all our NY clients.
When she’s not meeting with clients or working on proposals and staging homes, Rachel is exploring restaurants, traveling and sharing unforgettable moments with friends.
Vanessa Casa
President of RentQuest and STAGEDPersonable, ambitious, and determined to make your experience memorable, Vanessa strives to bring your vision to reality. With a history in hospitality management, high-end restaurants and building a multi-million dollar event rental company, she has become a furniture rental business guru and blossomed Staged from scratch. Although her day-to-day is filled with visiting venues and working with event clients, Vanessa still manages to provide her expertise to the team at Staged.
Vanessa’s love for the job is anything but surface level, and when she’s not dedicating each day to fulfilling her clients' dreams, you can find her having a family movie night or hosting the best neighborhood bash with her husband and two sons.
Home Staging and Marketing InternBrooke Fitzsimmons
After graduating from Quinnipiac University's accelerated 3+1 program with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Brooke discovered the perfect way to combine her passion for marketing, creativity, and interior design. With a background in social media, she brings a fresh perspective to every project at Staged. From creating engaging content and showcasing beautifully designed spaces to supporting the team behind the scenes, Brooke is passionate about highlighting the details that make every home feel inviting and memorable.
When Brooke isn't creating content or working on staging projects, you can find her spending time with her five pets, enjoying all things Disney and Marvel, and finding inspiration through great design and storytelling.