We are blooming.
We are led by our dedicated program alumni, bringing together four years of strong and inspiring leaders. This transformative program has had a profoundly positive impact on our lives, and we aim to continue its important legacy for future groups of Root to Bloom. We invite you to learn more about us and our journey!
Meet the Team
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Raynelle Rino
CO-FOUNDER
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Dr. Denicia Carlay
GRANTS & FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
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Maio Buenafe
TRAINING FACILITATOR & PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR
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Isabela Pante
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
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Viola Mejía
TRAINING FACILITATOR & OPERATIONS
The Origin Story of Collective Liberation
Raynelle (left) and Kisai (right) came together in 2018 in hopes of creating a healing space for providers working in direct services to our local communities in most need of services. Recognizing that although traditional models of professional development were valuable in providing skills development, what was missing was the acknowledgement that the traumas within ourselves and our community members are very much alive as we walk through life on a daily basis.
As the increasing need for a holistic and blended approaches to supporting our frontline providers developed, pre-pandemic 'til now, Root To Bloom was borne out of that need to integrate personal growth with professional development. Important to this integration is the need to disrupt the harmful cycles of burnout and extractive workplace practices with transformative self-care & embodied liberatory leadership practices.
The growing Root To Bloom community is the space of
"Acknowledging Trauma, Practicing Joy"
