About Valley Bloom

100% Volunteer-Run Nonprofit Serving the Needs of Our Local Community for Over 30 Years

Our Mission

Valley Bloom collaborates with our community to meet essential needs, break cycles of hardship and empower individuals to thrive with dignity and opportunity.

Our Vision

To be a dynamic force for good – continually learning, adapting and expanding our impact to meet the ever-changing needs of our community.

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 and foster lasting change.

Compassion

Uplift and support community members in need. Act with kindness.

2026-2027 Volunteer Board of Directors

Ibis Valles

PRESIDENT


Donna Pratt

Pat Butler

VP MEMBERSHIP


Judy Adams

VP PHILANTHROPIC


Kitty Larson

VP RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT



Jenn Olsen

SECRETARY


Diane Lecerf

VP STRATEGIC PLANNING


Donna Thompson

VP BYLAWS/PARLIAMENTARIAN

Carol Best

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

TREASURER

Janifer Gorney

VP MARKETING / COMMUNICATIONS

2026-2027 Community 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

Denise McCreery

OWNER/CEO d’Vine Gourmet/Boutique on Boston

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.