Our Team
Together Everyone Achieves More
Thank you to our Team of volunteers who generously give their time and talents!
The sky’s the limit when your heart is in it!
Buds in Bloom is a volunteer-run organization. Our Team works in Child and Family Coordination, Administrative Services, Blog Writing, Research and Information, Information Technology, Marketing and Public Relations, Fundraising, and other projects and programs.
Our Team of Volunteers
2022 Star Volunteer:
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Tanya Ramirez, Companion, Social Media Manager |
Amanda Bruni, Blog Writer |
![]() Ashmita Shahi, Report Impact Committee Member |
Nainshree Mehrotra, Social Media Assistant |
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Megan Roberts, Volunteer |
Steve Lambert, Strategic Advisor |
Michelle Lu, Report Impact Committee Member |
Rama Thapa, Report Impact Committee Member |
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Shope Johnson, UX Designer |
Kayla McKeage, Blog Writer |
Raghu Mohindru, IT Business Analyst |
André Grandpierre, Report Impact Committee Member |
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Claire Journault, Administrative Assistant, Translator (English to French) |
Josiah Soliman, Events Representative |
Tracey Kukurudz, Executive Assistant |
Aarsh Shah, Video Editor |
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Sandra Fellger, Online Auction Coordinator |
Jeshua Soliman, Bookkeeper and Compliance Manager |
Cao Bao Ngoc Tran, Volunteer |
Stephen Koyanagi, IT Developer |
Digital Storytelling Team
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Heather Loewen, Parent Advocate and CAP Volunteer |
Jayne Asekhauno, DS Facilitator |
Jade Oldfield, DS Coordinator |
Will Edington, DS Facilitator |
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Audrey Veltri, Project Lead, Blog Writer |
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Vacant Positions
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Grant Writer, Apply today |
Communications Manager Apply today |
Stewardship Specialist Apply today |
Treasurer Apply today |
How to Join the Team?
Learn more about available positions here…
Are you retired, a student or a full time corporate worker with a giving heart, some free time and devotion to make a difference?
Contribute your talent and professional expertise to advance the cause. Whether you can give two days a year or regular weekly hours, we have a wide variety of roles you can play. A world of opportunities awaits! Apply today to learn how you may unite with our efforts to help our children and families!
Email us at info@BudsinBloom.org with your resume, accompanied by a brief letter of motivation describing the contribution you want to make to advance the mission.
Board of Directors
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Allan Nielsen, Secretary-Treasurer, Lawyer More about Allan… |
Collin Goes, Director, Chartered Professional Accountant and Dad More about Collin… |
Lori Bonnett, Director, Lawyer, Mom & Grandma More about Lori… |
Dr. Melissa Dobson, Director and Chair of ITC, Associate Chair, Bachelor of Technology program and Mom More about Dr. M… |
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Tare Bozimo, Director, MBA, Project Manager/Professional Services Consultant and Dad More about Tare… |
Luc Hilderman, Director, Strategic Consultant More about Luc… |
Kevan Lillace, Director, Businessman and Dad More about Kevan… |
Dr. Michèle L. Hébert, Founder and Chair, Postdoctoral Scholar at the UA Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine and Step-Mom More about Dr. M… |