Beaumont Etiquette

COO, The Plaza Finishing Program & Beaumont Etiquette Project Director

Anne is a marketing and communications specialist. In her role as co-founder of The Plaza Finishing Program she manages client services, sponsorships, partnerships, and teaches a class on weddings. When Beaumont Etiquette became an official etiquette partner of the Downton Abbey: The Exhibition in 2018, Anne spoke about British and Royal Wedding Traditions, The American Buccaneers (American heiresses, like Cora Crawley, who wed British peers) and fashion and style from Downtown Abbey and the time period of the series, 1910 through the 1920s.

In addition to The Plaza Finishing Program, Anne oversees Corporate Training at Beaumont Etiquette, managing clients, developing content and teaching courses. She contributed to Business Etiquette Made Easy by Myka Meier, due out in 2020.

For over 15 years Anne has worked as a lifestyle and wedding editor, writing about home and food, fashion and beauty, pregnancy and parenting, travel and weddings. In addition to her editorial work Anne has also created content for brands, including Four Seasons Resorts and Vera Wang.

Anne is recognized as a Royal Expert.  She has been featured in magazines, newspapers and TV shows discussing royal weddings, royal babies, the history of the British Royal Family, and various historical and contemporary commentary on royal families from around the world.

For information about The Plaza Finishing Program, email plaza@beaumontetiquette.com. For corporate training, email anne@beaumontetiquette.com.

Jacqueline is a speaker, author, podcast host, leadership consultant and advisor known for her unique approach to modern etiquette and leadership. As the author of Leader By Mistake and The Unexpected Leader: Discovering The Leader Within You, she frequently speaks and writes on the leadership-for-all concept and never passes up an opportunity to host a dinner party. Jacqueline regularly trains Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, community organizations and individuals across the globe.

Etiquette Trainer‍

Leanne is a Chicago-raised New Yorker who strives to bring the basis of etiquette – respect, generosity and thoughtfulness – to her daily life in the Big Apple.

Since graduating from New York University and completing her professional etiquette training under Myka Meier, Leanne joined the Beaumont Etiquette Training Team in 2018. She now leads corporate training groups, as well as teaches private classes for adults and children, in a range of topic areas, including but not limited to business protocol, dining etiquette, effective communication and social graces.

Leanne has worked with companies both domestic and international, training employees at a variety of industries from Fortune 100 companies and luxury brands to top law firms and financial institutions.

From 2018 through 2020 Leanne was the lead instructor at The Plaza Finishing Program’s Children’s Etiquette and Teen Etiquette programs.

Etiquette Trainer‍

Though a native Californian, Chiara feels perfectly at home with old-world manners and traditional decorum. Etiquette has been her lifelong passion, first instilled by family then cemented by an education at the renowned Swiss Institut Villa Pierrefeu, where she met Myka Meier, founder of Beaumont Etiquette. Chiara has 15 years of experience of event planning and etiquette consulting that has spanned the world, from San Francisco to Sydney. In 2017 she joined the Beaumont Etiquette team and teaches business protocol, dining etiquette, social graces and children’s etiquette in both group and private course formats. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Vanderbilt University, Chiara’s passion for education continues through partnerships with local philanthropic organizations, enabling her to make etiquette accessible to diverse communities. Chiara lives in central California with her husband and two children.

Director of Media Training

Named Spears 500 Most Powerful Reputation Managers in 2024, Adam has conducted corporate training, media training and crisis communications for CEOs, global brands, public figures and high-net-worth individuals around the world for twenty years. He has successfully media trained CEOs and presidents of global companies as well as chart topping musicians, politicians, super models and sports stars, crafting individualized programs that are tailored to each person. Skilled in crisis management, Adam has helped global businesses and those in the public eye prepare, avoid and recover from potentially damaging situations, often keeping stories out of the public eye.

With 25-years of experience in ‘Fleet Street’, Adam worked at several newspapers, the BBC and ITN before a 20-year career at The Times (London). He worked as a news editor, for the paper and online, and as a senior reporter before becoming the Crime Correspondent. He also wrote business and travel features for the newspaper before spending five years at a public relations company with offices in London, New York and San Francisco, as Director of Communications. He led global media campaigns, conducted crisis management and media training for a wide range of clients, including Belvedere, Battersea Power Station, Matalan, Equinox, Caprice, Victoria’s Secret and Amazon.

With his inside knowledge of the media, Adam has successfully planned and executed public relations campaigns in Europe, North America and Asia. He works with public relations agencies, brands, high-profile people and high-net-worth individuals on media strategy, pitches, media training and crisis communications.

Private Coach // Birthday Party Team

Jackie strives to bring etiquette to audiences in an educational and entertaining way. Jackie‘s bright personality and charisma make her courses, ranging from master networking, adult dating and public speaking to social and dining etiquette, a fun experience! Jackie moved to New York City upon graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre and Performance. She began working with Beaumont Etiquette in 2019 as a public speaking and social networking tutor, molding two of her passions together to instruct clients of all ages. Jackie believes in the powerful impact etiquette can have on all generations and is thrilled to bring the magic of theatre to every course.

Emily Grace, a California-raised New Yorker, has nearly a decade of residency in and around the bustling city. Her journey into professional etiquette training stems from a rich variety of experiences, including her tenure with esteemed organizations such as the Walt Disney Company. Emily Grace became a professional public speaker where for over four years she has led virtual and in-person corporate gatherings nationwide, captivating audiences with her expertise, sense of humor and engaging speaking style.

Drawing from her multifaceted background in entertainment, education, and corporate engagement, Emily Grace found her calling as a trainer where she specializes in public speaking, etiquette, off-site workshops and corporate instruction. Under the mentorship and training of Myka Meier, she joined the Beaumont Etiquette team to work with both private individuals and businesses nationally. Emily Grace channels her passion for etiquette into empowering clients of all ages, instilling confidence and fostering a sense of joy and camaraderie in the pursuit of refined social graces.

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Beaumont Etiquette Director of Hospitality

Robert Fowler is a designer and creator of experiences from small to large. Robert was born and raised in the South and has spent his last 15 years in New York City. His Southern roots, world travels and years of experience bring a unique perspective to each and every project. Robert brings his experience in fashion from his days at Ralph Lauren, his event days with McNabb Roick Events, and most recently his 10 years at CatalystCreativ creating engaging experiences for client like Google, SONOS, SiO Beauty and many other brands you may just be hearing about now.

Over the last 10 years, Robert has been elevating the daily lives of his friends, clients and those around him through design, travel, events and hospitality. At Beaumont Etiquette, he focuses on special projects,  experiential events and hospitality.

Client Services Associate

Danielle joined Beaumont Etiquette as our Client Services Associate in 2018.  Danielle handles all general inquiries and client booking requests for private courses, as well as press inquiries and media interviews. To contact Danielle, please email her at info@beaumontetiquette.com

Public Relations & Brand Partnerships

Ariana and Abby are the incredible A-Team Communications duo, who have worked with Myka since 2016 and handle all PR, brand partnerships and collaborations for Beaumont Etiquette, including for Myka Meier and her namesake product line.

To inquire about how to work with us, please email partnerships@beaumontetiquette.com