ABOUT US

WHO ARE WE?

ENCORE is a trailblazing force in designing and executing impactful French-American social projects. As an innovative events company, we specialize in creating cross-cultural and cross-generational experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.

OUR CORE OBJECTIVES

  • Fostering awareness of critical social issues
  • Mobilizing resources to support meaningful social impact initiatives
  • Building bridges between different generations and nationalities
  • Promoting and strengthening French-American friendship
  • Empowering veterans to share their invaluable experiences with younger generations
  • Educating and enlightening younger generations through veterans’ testimonials and military leadership discussions

OUR STORY

Valerie Coulloumme-Labarthe, the Founder of ENCORE, is an innovative designer of French-American cultural events with a strong background in international business development. She excels in creating cross-generational community events that support charitable causes. Valerie’s exceptional interpersonal skills extend to four languages, enabling her to build lasting client relationships across diverse cultures. Her passion for connecting people and fostering new projects drove the inception of ENCORE in early 2023. Her journey began with two successful French-American events in Washington, D.C., one at the Women’s Memorial and another at the French Embassy. Valerie’s deep commitment to the armed forces and the vulnerable stems from her family’s military legacy. As the daughter and granddaughter of two French army generals and the wife of a former French officer and diplomat, she is dedicated to military education’s role in civil society. Her pride lies in conveying military personnel’s sacrifices, dedication, and resilience to younger generations, making it a personal mission.