Bloom is led by President and CEO Becky Davenport and managed by a talented and highly credentialed staff of 40-plus specialists, all dedicated to the cause of positively impacting the lives of children placed in foster care.

“Every child deserves a chance to dream, to feel valued and to have a sense of belonging. Our work at Bloom is not just about meeting basic needs; it’s about instilling a sense of hope and empowering children to overcome challenges and reach their fullest potential….so they can bloom!”

Becky Davenport, President & CEO

“Every child deserves a chance to dream, to feel valued and to have a sense of belonging. Our work at Bloom is not just about meeting basic needs; it’s about instilling a sense of hope and empowering children to overcome challenges and reach their fullest potential….so they can bloom!”

Becky Davenport, President & CEO

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“I feel extremely lucky to work alongside people who love Bloom and love what they do.” 

Nancy Connerat

Director of Finance & Administration
“I value The opportunity to positively impact the life of a child every day.”

Mike Tyre

Chief Marketing Officer
“I absolutely love working at Bloom because it allows me to engage with community members and share our mission with them. I love creating personalized and innovative ways for individuals, businesses, and groups to impact the lives of children experiencing foster care in our state.”

Stephanie KING

Director of Development
“As someone who is passionate about helping children, I want to do my part to make a positive impact and help foster children feel valued.”

Cristie Wilt

Marketing and Development Coordinator
“Every child needs a champion—someone to love them unconditionally, provide stability during the storms of life, and encourage them to write their own success story against all odds. Through Bloom, these life-saving, personal connections become a reality for foster children when they need it most.”

Kristin Melton

Grants Manager
“Children in need are the center of everything we do. Seeing how excited they are to come here and shop at our Bloom Closet makes my heart melt.”

Gosha Schulteis

Administrative Assistant

Foster care

“I’ve always been a strong believer in the importance of fighting to protect the least amongst us. Children are hurting in our state, and if not us, then who? If not now, then when? This fight is the passion that engulfs my heart.”

Pamela Talley, MPA

Director of Foster Care
“I am passionate about being a part of the Bloom team because I love that we wrap our foster homes in every type of support we can. We not only look to provide therapeutic training to our homes, but we also help them build a community of support through events and support groups, and provide them with tangible needs through The Bloom Closet.“

Meagan Bella

Recruitment and Licensing Manager
“I am passionate about working for an organization that prioritizes the needs and well-being of each child above all else.”

Katie New, EdD, LMSW, RN

Bloom University Clinical Director
“I am passionate about Bloom because we help children heal and feel loved.”

Stephanie Hawkins, MSW

Family Consultant Supervisor
“I am passionate about having a positive effect on the children and families we serve.”

Denise Johnson, MPA

Family Resource Center Manager
“Working for Bloom gives me the opportunity to positively impact the lives of families, and create growth in our community!”

Evan Carder

Foster Care Event Specialist
“I am passionate about being part of Bloom because I believe in the vision that every child has a safe, nurturing family. I also love helping and working with our youth.”

Kevin Burley

Foster Care Program Manager, Rome

Bloom Closet

“I’m passionate about being at Bloom because every child deserves a chance to feel loved and supported.”

Gina Licwinko

Director of Operations
“At the end of the day, what matters most to every employee at Bloom is the children. The children will always come first.”

Lauren Wyatt

Community Engagement Specialist
“I am passionate about Bloom because of the profound difference we can make in the lives of children in foster care. Witnessing the happiness on their faces as they experience shopping with us is incredibly rewarding and fills me with joy.”

Brittany Anderson

Volunteer Coordinator
“I am passionate about making connections with the children that we serve, by making them feel seen and valued.”

Matison McDaniel

Bloom Express Coordinator
“I feel so fortunate to be able to offer empathy and love to each foster family that visits The Bloom Closet.”

Emily Rowland

Lead Store Associate
“Bloom allows me the opportunity to serve with and offer dignity to children who are often at the margins. What a joy!”

Devon Smyth

Program Coordinator, Rome