The seeds of BLOOM were planted through the adoption experience of one of our founders. Since 2017, we’ve been supporting vulnerable children around the world through a range of programs supporting mental health, early childhood development, education and food security. Hear our story and meet the members of our team.

Our Team

BLOOM’s volunteer-based leadership team powers our mission and vision in amazing ways. We wouldn’t accomplish anything without their talent, energy, dedication, and generosity.

Amina Shams, MPH

Cofounder | Presidentamina_shams@bloomcharity.org804-937-5677

Uzma Ahmad

Cofounder | Vice President | Secretaryuzma_ahmad@bloomcharity.org

Noor Fatima Zia

Board Treasurertreasurer@bloomcharity.org

Labibah Tehreem

Social Media and Communications Leadsocialmedia@bloomcharity.org

In-Country Program Leads

Khalid Alaoui

Morocco Programs Lead

Jihan El Huesseni

Palestine Programs Lead

Raeesa Mirza, MD

Pakistan Programs Lead

Mental Health Advisory Board Leads

Lena Derhally

Trauma-Informed Psychotherapist

Dina Zalami

Trauma-Informed Psychotherapist