About Valley Bloom
100% Volunteer-Run Nonprofit Serving the Needs of Our Local Community for Over 30 Years
Our Mission
Valley Bloom transforms the lives of children and adults through community programs.
Our Vision
Essential needs are met in our local community and families flourish.
Work that meets real needs, empowers our community, and creates lasting change.
Our Values
Integrity
Ethically use resources in congruence with our mission.
Collaboration
Foster partnerships that amplify impact and drive sustainable change.
Service
Conduct programs that recognize community needs and execute responses to fill those needs.
Empowerment
Support community members with resources to overcome challenges, foster lasting change.
Compassion
Uplift and support community members in need. Act with kindness.
2025-2026 Volunteer Board of Directors
Ibis Valles
PRESIDENT
Pat Butler
VP MEMBERSHIP
Lois Eitel
VP PHILANTHROPIC
Kitty Larson
VP RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Janifer Gorney
SECRETARY
Carol Best
VP STRATEGIC PLANNING
Donna Thompson
VP BYLAWS/PARLIAMENTARIAN
Cheryl Shafer
TREASURER
Gina Amorosi
VP MARKETING / COMMUNICATIONS
2025-26 Advisory Council
Curtis Chipman
ATTORNEY
Udall Shumway PLC
Mike Hutchinson
PROFESSOR
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College — ASU
Maria Hesse
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
East Valley Partnership
Dale Speight
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
First Bank — East Valley
Julie Graham
DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Dignity Health Arizona Service Area
Alicia Sterzinar
PROGRAM MANAGER
Executive Escalations — Paypal
EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER
City of Chandler
Chelsey Faggiano
Our History
Our story is rooted in decades of service, impact, and deep commitment to the Valley.
Our Financials
Explore how we steward every dollar with transparency and purpose.
This is what happens when a community shows up for each other—again and again.
Help Us Write the Next Chapter
Join us as a member, community volunteer, or donor—and continue this legacy of impact in our community.