Kim is a graduate of Drexel University with a Bachelor's degree in business with concentrations in marketing and finance. She has been happily married for eleven years, has two young children and knows how much work and commitment is needed through all of life's ups and down to sustain a lasting relationship. Kim has known the Wards for many years and consider them close, personal friends. "I have always admired the natural instinct that JoAnn and Steven have for matching people so successfully and have been a silent spectator for many years. In the past year I have "studied" everyone's profiles, notes and emails and get to communicate many times a day with Steven and Joann to better understand ... more

Kim is a graduate of Drexel University with a Bachelor's degree in business with concentrations in marketing and finance. She has been happily married for eleven years, has two young children and knows how much work and commitment is needed through all of life's ups and down to sustain a lasting relationship. Kim has known the Wards for many years and consider them close, personal friends. "I have always admired the natural instinct that JoAnn and Steven have for matching people so successfully and have been a silent spectator for many years. In the past year I have "studied" everyone's profiles, notes and emails and get to communicate many times a day with Steven and Joann to better understand our clients." Kim has operated behind the scenes assisting our matchmaking efforts for years and carries out all of the executive decisions of Steven and Joann. "I feel I'm truly learning from the best and am so happy to be a part of their matchmaking miracles. I can say with all my heart that I love going to work every day; it's such an adrenaline rush to help people find their soul mates."

Debby first met JoAnn after she graduated from college and decided to try Master Matchmaker's service. After the first meeting with JoAnn was complete, Debby felt as though she and JoAnn really connected. She will never forget the following phrase that JoAnn said to her as they were getting to know one another, "You would be perfect for my oldest son, Brian". JoAnn introduced Debby to Brian, and now they are married and are very excited for their first baby to arrive in late summer 2009! ... more

Debby first met JoAnn after she graduated from college and decided to try Master Matchmaker's service. After the first meeting with JoAnn was complete, Debby felt as though she and JoAnn really connected. She will never forget the following phrase that JoAnn said to her as they were getting to know one another, "You would be perfect for my oldest son, Brian". JoAnn introduced Debby to Brian, and now they are married and are very excited for their first baby to arrive in late summer 2009!

Debby is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. She has worked behind the scenes for many years with JoAnn and Steven and is excited to finally come on board as a member of the client services team! She is determined to provide the same quality service that she received as a client herself. What better scenario than someone who has utilized the service and has such a great success story!

Kristen resides in Northern Virginia and works with our clients from the Washington DC and surrounding areas. Kristen earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology, with a minor in Psychology as well as a Master's Degree in Education from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. In her former life she was a high school Biology teacher at Oakton High School in Vienna, VA as well as the owner of a small private school for children in Haymarket, VA. She now uses her teaching skills and background to teach the "lesson of love". Kristen began her matchmaking career at the ripe old age of 16 when she successfully played matchmaker for her own father introducing him to her current Stepmother 20 years ago! That successful ... more

Kristen resides in Northern Virginia, is happily married with children. She works primarily with our clients from the Washington DC and surrounding areas. Kristen earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology, with a minor in Psychology as well as a Master's Degree in Education from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. In her former life she was a high school Biology teacher at Oakton High School in Vienna, VA as well as the owner of a small private school for children in Haymarket, VA. She now uses her teaching skills and background to teach the "lesson of love". Kristen began her matchmaking career at the ripe old age of 16 when she successfully played matchmaker for her own father introducing him to her current Stepmother 20 years ago! That successful relationship was the first of many as Kristen cultivated her gift for reading people and bringing compatible people together with her friends and family members. She continues to find joy by helping people find love through her work with Master Matchmakers!

Cindy and Joann have been friends for over thirty years. After raising four children (three now in college and one soon to graduate high school) Cindy is more focused than ever on her extracurricular passions. She has always been an active volunteer and member of her community and has spent an entire career in customer and client relations. Her days in matchmaking began while operating a very popular restaurant with her husband and casually introducing customers to each other. A handful of these matches have resulted in marriages and her friendships with many of those customers still exist today. While working with Joann and Steven, Cindy is learning to perfect her intuition and understand what it takes to make ... more

Cindy and Joann have been friends for over thirty years. After raising four children (three now in college and one soon to graduate high school) Cindy is more focused than ever on her extracurricular passions. She has always been an active volunteer and member of her community and has spent an entire career in customer and client relations. Her days in matchmaking began while operating a very popular restaurant with her husband and casually introducing customers to each other. A handful of these matches have resulted in marriages and her friendships with many of those customers still exist today. While working with Joann and Steven, Cindy is learning to perfect her intuition and understand what it takes to make a match. Professionally she has developed many successful romantic relationships and her presence in our Philadelphia region is more valuable each day.

Ilee was born and raised in Bucks County Pennsylvania. She has been happily married for nearly 20 years, a mother of three active teenage boys, and her and her husband are still crazy about each other! She knows what it takes to have a successful relationship and wants to help others achieve what she and her husband share. Ilee has enjoyed a successful real estate career by matching clients to their dream homes and is now successfully matching her clients to the person of their dreams. Ilee has known Joann for over 25 years and has watched her successfully build Master Matchmakers into the finest matchmaking company in the industry. Joann and Steve's attention to detail is unique. Their ability to create ... more

Ilee was born and raised in Bucks County Pennsylvania. She has been happily married for nearly 20 years, a mother of three active teenage boys, and her and her husband are still crazy about each other! She knows what it takes to have a successful relationship and wants to help others achieve what she and her husband share. Ilee has enjoyed a successful real estate career by matching clients to their dream homes and is now successfully matching her clients to the person of their dreams. Ilee has known Joann for over 25 years and has watched her successfully build Master Matchmakers into the finest matchmaking company in the industry. Joann and Steve's attention to detail is unique. Their ability to create lifetime bonds between people is what intrigued Ilee to become a part of this amazing endeavor.

Sandi has been in the matchmaking industry for over fifteen years and has known JoAnn Ward just as long. She realized JoAnn's passion for creating lifelong connections and her devotion to operating a one of a kind matchmaking service. Sandi has her Bachelor's Degree in Business from the Art Institute of Philadelphia and currently resides in South Jersey with her husband of 22 years and teenage daughter. She has coached many couples through the day to day stresses of relationships and has numerous marriages to her credit. Sandi feels blessed to be able to bring happiness into our client's lives on a daily basis.

Rachel Russo is a Matchmaker and Relationship Coach practicing mostly in New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Rutgers University and a Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Iona College. With clinical experience as a therapist counseling individuals, couples, and families she has developed a terrific understanding of personality and relationship dynamics and what makes people compatible. She’s worked in the dating industry since 2005 matchmaking and recruiting for several professional organizations while developing a relationship coaching practice of her own. Rachel has a passion for what she does and provides content as a relationship expert on various websites and in several publications. She prides herself on her awareness of modern day dating difficulties and how to overcome to them. To Rachel nothing is more rewarding than guiding someone into a healthy, happy relationship.

As a Nationally Certified and Licensed Professional Counselor Kelly consults with Master Matchmakers to support the effort to advise our members and clients in matters of love both effectively and responsibly. Kelly will assist Master Matchmakers specifically in addressing more sensitive dating and relationship matters. As a happily married mother of four and family friend Kelly shares JoAnn and Steve’s belief that we can always improve ourselves and our situations. With love and focus Kelly believes anything is possible. Her goal is to enable people to not only be as perceivably attractive as they can be but to also be able to see the potential for a healthy, happy relationship while avoiding anything less.

Lisa is an experienced relationship/life coach practicing mostly in Southern California. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and graduated college with a degree in Humanities and a minor in Psychology. Lisa has worked with singles, couples, business professionals, celebrities, hosted relationship seminars and workshops for men and women. For years, Lisa donated her time to help troubled teens and parents...more

Lisa is an experienced relationship/life coach practicing mostly in Southern California. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and graduated college with a degree in Humanities and a minor in Psychology. Lisa has worked with singles, couples, business professionals, celebrities, hosted relationship seminars and workshops for men and women. For years, Lisa donated her time to help troubled teens and parents re-connect.

Master Matchmakers mantra is "Finding, dating, and keeping a relationship". Lisa is an integral part in that process. She has an aggressive, motivating, upbeat and current approach to her coaching program. Her mission is to prepare her clients for the love they want and support them through their journey.

Lisa wants to make sure her clients are ready for love! Her greatest passion is watching her clients overcome their challenges, achieve personal goals and have the happy, healthy relationship they desire. Lisa has a true sincerity about her, with an energetic and fun twist!

Kristina Mercier, CPC, first joined Master Matchmakers® in 2004. Through her personal experience she developed a friendship with Steve and JoAnn along the way having many deep, philosophical conversations about success and failure of romantic connections. Kristina already enjoyed a very successful career in marketing and business development and had over seven years of experience professionally coaching clients in career and life development issues, mentoring executives on leadership skills, and building relationship effectiveness for...more

Kristina Mercier, CPC, first joined Master Matchmakers® in 2004. Through her personal experience she developed a friendship with Steve and JoAnn along the way having many deep, philosophical conversations about success and failure of romantic connections. Kristina already enjoyed a very successful career in marketing and business development and had over seven years of experience professionally coaching clients in career and life development issues, mentoring executives on leadership skills, and building relationship effectiveness for business teams before joining the Master Matchmakers® staff.

Summa Cum Laude graduate with a BA in Rhetoric and Language, Kristina is certified as both a professional coach and stress management specialist. As a creative, powerful coach, she guides clients in making decisions, achieving goals, and maintaining a balance between professional achievements and finding, dating, and keeping healthy, happy relationships.