We Bloom Board of Directors & Staff
The Board of Directors + our Staff team play a very important leadership and operational role within We Bloom. We have invited talented people who have passion, knowledge and expertise in many areas needed for the success of our organization. We are grateful for the diversity of abilities, backgrounds and contributions, maximizing the efforts and resources of our team.
Gary Miles | PRESIDENT
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Gary Miles is currently the General Manager of Puerto Rico for Eli Lilly & Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Science from Penn State University and an MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. During his 15-year career at Lilly, Gary has held positions in Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Human Resources. He is passionate about public health and the mission of We Bloom and looks forward to taking all that he has learned and using it to support the We Bloom organization as Board President.
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Diem Bui, CPA, EA, MBA | VICE PRESIDENT & VIETNAM IN-COUNTRY DIRECTOR
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Diem has been practicing public accounting since 2017. She is currently a Tax Manager at Greenwood Ohlund, PS in Seattle, WA. Diem is passionate about access to education for children, economic empowerment for women, and mental health. She joined We Bloom in the beginning when we first established the organization in October 2017 and proudly served as Treasurer until 2020. During her stay in Vietnam, Diem is honored to serve as Vice President and In-country Director. With her expertise in income tax and seven years of experience in finance, she is looking forward to utilizing her skills in helping the Board, contributing to our organization, and giving back to the community.
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Adam DeJute | TREASURER
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Adam DeJute currently works at the Regenstrief Institute, a fifty-year-old medical research nonprofit. Before this career in nonprofits, Adam worked in third-party logistics, while operating an information technology consulting firm focused on hardware modernization and cloud-computing deployment & scaling. Adam's baccalaureate from Indiana University focuses on accounting. Growing up in the Haughville neighborhood of Indianapolis before moving to Franklin, Indiana. Adam saw first-hand the positive impact of personal empowerment and access to resources often taken for granted. He is excited to bring his experience to We Bloom and continue to serve his community.
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Ondrea Robinson | SECRETARY
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An entrepreneur, teacher, and speaker, Ondrea Robinson is the co-owner and CEO of Family Community Connections which is a community based mental health agency based in Indianapolis, IN. Prior to starting the agency, she worked as career development coordinator for a domestic violence agency in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she development a program to assist survivors of intimate partner violence to obtain financial stability by obtaining a college degree. She has also served as the featured speaker at numerous social service organizations and nonprofit organizations, and as a trusted strategic advisor/ executive coach for small business owners and emerging leaders. Ondrea holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Educations from Carlow College in Pittsburgh, PA and a Master of Arts from Anderson University in Missions/Urban Studies
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Derek Kendrick | MEMBER-AT-LARGE
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Derek Kendrick graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Public Relations and a certification in nonprofit management. Derek has over 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry, seven of those as a consultant. With his experience, he has participated in projects aimed to reduce hospital readmission, decrease usage of unnecessary antipsychotics in nursing, and transform clinical practices to suit the current needs of patients. Derek has participated with various community-based organizations, specifically those specializing in supporting the arts and families. He has also served on Board of Directors for Arts Illiana and the Young Man’s Civic Club. Currently, Derek is a Quality Improvement Coordinator with Eskenazi Health Center. In this capacity, he works with clinical personnel to improve and maintain high quality standards set forth by leadership and payers.
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Derrin Slack | MEMBER-AT-LARGE
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While on a college mission trip to Botswana, Africa, Derrin Slack experienced the power of giving back to others and wondered how his life would have been different had he been exposed to service at a younger age. This led to the founding of ProAct and what it is today. Derrin is an award-winning community leader with a strong background in nonprofit management and research, training, and leadership. He acts as the conduit between the needs of the community, and the individuals, partners, sponsors, and students that engage with ProAct. Under his leadership, the organization has engaged over 25,000 boys and girls, community leaders, and business professionals to value intentional community engagement and appreciate diversity and equity as an integral part of their lives. He has trained all over Indianapolis and in such countries as Ireland, Ethiopia, Mali, Mexico, and the UK; and in many cities in the United States.
Derrin can be reached at derrin@proactindy.org |
Kevin Fitzgerald | MEMBER-AT-LARGE
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Kevin Fitzgerald is currently a Deputy General Counsel for the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Ball State University, with a double major in Political Science and Psychology, then attended Gonzaga University School of Law, from which he received his Juris Doctorate. Prior to his current position, Kevin worked as Deputy Attorney General for the Indiana Office of the Attorney General, where his caseload predominantly involved recovery of misappropriated public funds. As a career-long state employee, Kevin has a strong devotion to public service and giving back to the state and community around him. Kevin strives to leverage his passion for mental health matters and the law in serving as a Board member for We Bloom, and is honored to have the opportunity to contribute to its continued success.
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Mimi Hoang | MEMBER-AT-LARGE
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Mimi Hoang is a Financial Wellness Specialist, AVP at First Financial Bank. She has been in banking for over 9 years and has held several positions within First Financial Bank. She and her father immigrated to the United States in 2006. She graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor’s in business marketing. Mimi currently serves on the board for the Indianapolis chapter of We Bloom and the Dress for Success Finance Committee. Mimi is passionate about her community, strives to help provide resources and to give back in any way that she can. She cares about racial injustice and access to mental health. Mimi is excited to join the Board of Directors to raise awareness on mental health issues.
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Beth Kreitl, EdS, LMHC, RYT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
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Beth Kreitl is passionate about uplifting communities through training, education and access. At her core, she believes communities can be empowered when individuals harness their own authentic power. As such she works with individuals through her counseling private practice, and serves the broader local and global community as co-founder and leader of We Bloom.
For as long as she can remember Beth has been drawn and committed to psychology, spirituality, self-growth, and deeply connecting. She wove these interests into her life from the time she was a child, and has seen the fruits of pursing a journey that focuses on interior freedom alongside outer purpose. Along the way she has been fortunate to pursue various experiences, education, and certifications. She worked in the corporate, higher ed and nonprofit sectors. Most recently she served as Co-Director of Swim for Life Vietnam. Prior to that she served as Executive Director of Career Services at Seattle University following her time at Indiana University where she was the Associate Director of Student Services. Beth also teaches yoga, and facilitates workshops and retreats. She earned her B.A. in French and International Business at High Point University and her M.S./Ed.S. in School and Counseling Psychology at Indiana University. She is a licensed mental health counselor, as well as a licensed teacher of swimming and water safety. To connect with Beth, please email her at beth.kreitl@webloom.org. |