OUR TEAM

Our why is to support and inspire, so you can make your strongest impact.

Megan Bush Granson

FOUNDER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

“I love supporting people as they grow, discover their strengths, and make a positive impact. Great things happen when people feel comfortable sharing ideas and working toward solutions together.”

  • What She Brings

    Megan started Inbloom in 2015 with a vision to bring the best team together to serve and move missions forward for nonprofits and purpose-led businesses.. She shines when supporting nonprofit executives, teams, boards, and volunteers on strategic growth and especially on fundraising.  What started as leadership roles within nonprofit has transitioned to the opportunity to serve other leaders be the best that they can be through the consulting and fractional work at Inbloom. Her experience includes time spent at Yale University, Hospice of the Western Reserve, Cleveland Institute of Music, and Case Western Reserve University where she is currently a professor in the graduate school program teaching leadership. 

    Masters of Business Administration - Case Western Reserve University
    Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Business, Spanish - Ohio Northern University

    What Lights Her Up

    Megan likes to work with teams going through change, to determine how to move to the next stage in a meaningful and sustainable way. This may take the shape of planning, training, coaching, and always with the spirit of empowering. She loves when she gets the opportunity to see leaders, teams, and her colleagues grow and thrive through their work together.  

    Beyond the Desk

    When she’s not working, Megan can be found with a book or a spoon in her hand, cooking for a crowd or her family, walking on a trail, or laughing and exploring with her family and friends. Her faith guides her steps, wherever she may be, and she loves the chance to volunteer or serve other people when she can.

Mary Herzak

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

“I think about my work as being a catalyst for others to do their best work, especially in times of change and growth.”

  • What She Brings

    Mary oversees Inbloom’s internal operations and marketing discipline, ensuring the firm is aligned, scalable, and positioned for thoughtful growth. With 15+ years in healthcare technology, she brings experience spanning startups through private equity transitions, guiding organizations through complexity with clarity and structure. Her impact shows up in strong teams, connected systems, and strategies that support both people and performance. 

    Bachelors of Arts in Merchandise Management - International Academy of Design and Technology
    IBM Value Breakthrough Leadership - Harvard Business School and GE Change Acceleration Process Training

    What Lights Her Up

    Mary is connective, decisive, and grounded in the belief that diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. She enjoys solving the messy middle of growth - where people, process, and strategy must come together. Mary believes that even hard work is a gift when approached with gratitude and curiosity

    Beyond the Desk

    Outside of work, Mary enjoys lifting weights, hot yoga, entertaining family and friends, traveling, boating, concerts, and anything related to British history. She brings the same energy to Inbloom that she values in life: thoughtful connection, momentum, and making room for joy along the way.

Michelle Buhr

PRINCIPAL

“I believe nonprofits are strongest when people are clear about their roles, aligned around priorities, and supported to grow into their work.”

  • What She Brings

    As a Principal at Inbloom, Michelle advises nonprofit executives and boards on strategy and organizational effectiveness with a specific focus on fundraising. She brings a full-spectrum perspective informed by experience as a frontline fundraiser and chief advancement officer at organizations such as Yale University, the Smithsonian Institution, and National Defense University Foundation. 

    Bachelor of Arts, Accounting - Georgia Southern University

    What Lights Her Up

    Michelle is most energized by helping teams and individuals grow into stronger, more capable versions of themselves. She enjoys coaching leaders and staff through meaningful shifts—building clarity, confidence, and discipline in ways that support sustained improvement and long-term success. 

    Beyond the Desk

    Outside of client work, Michelle enjoys cooking and hosting, tending to her garden, and restoring older homes with an eye for detail and longevity. Thoughtful, steady, and deeply collaborative, she brings the same care and intentionality to her work at Inbloom. 

Kellie Emrich

SENIOR CONSULTANT

“I believe marketing doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective.”

  • What She Brings

    With 15+ years in corporate marketing and operations, plus a Doctorate in Business Administration, Kellie combines strategy with heart. She’s also an Associate Professor of Marketing and created The Social Prof, where she shares easy-to-use social media tips.

    Doctorate of Business Administration/Marketing - Walden University
    Master of Business Administration - Case Western Reserve University
    Post Masters Certificate in Social Media Marketing - Cleveland State University
    Bachelor of Marketing - Bowling Green State University

    What Lights Her Up

    Helping small businesses and nonprofits grow through digital storytelling, and making marketing feel more manageable (and a little more fun). 

    Beyond the Desk

    Outside of work, she enjoys reading a great novel, staying active with her dog Penny, and spending quality time with her family, including two busy teenagers. 

Kelly Rudloff

SENIOR CONSULTANT

“I love that consulting allows me to support many mission-driven organizations and make a positive impact across our community.” 

  • What She Brings

    Kelly brings more than 20 years of nonprofit experience in Greater Cleveland, having served in professional, volunteer, and board roles across a wide range of organizations. Her background spans development, programs, volunteer and board relations, and executive leadership, including her role as Life Director at Shoes and Clothes for Kids. At Inbloom, she partners closely with clients as part of their team, bringing a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach grounded in deep community knowledge. 

    Master of Education in Adult Learning and Development - Cleveland State University
    Bachelor of Arts, History - Baldwin Wallace University Semester Abroad, Edge Hill University

    What Lights Her Up

    Kelly is energized by connecting people to missions that matter and creating meaningful opportunities for engagement. She especially enjoys helping organizations inspire youth and emerging leaders to get involved and build lasting relationships with the causes they care about. 

    Beyond the Desk

    Outside of work, Kelly spends most of her time with her family, often cheering on her three daughters at performances and sporting events. In the summer, she can usually be found coaching on a softball field—bringing the same encouragement and teamwork she values in her work at Inbloom. 

Arlene Watson

SENIOR CONSULTANT

 “I empower others to create not only what will be effective, but meaningful, resonant, and lasting.” 

  • What She Brings 

    Arlene’s multi-faceted career spans 30 years in the profit and nonprofit sectors as founder and Creative Director of a design and marketing communications firm, and a Director of Institutional Advancement. Her experience combines creativity and strategy to solve problems and shape possibilities. She leads by creating alignment and shared understanding, guiding teams and organizations from insight to intention.   

    Bachelor of Fine Arts - Pratt Institute

    What Lights Her Up 

    Her work is grounded by creativity, culture, and community to help clients see themselves more clearly, to articulate the story of who they are, what they value, and how they show up.   

    Beyond the Desk 

    Arlene serves on nonprofit boards to connect her passion for the arts with service to the community. Traveling across the country and exploring cultures around the world keeps her inspired, but her biggest adventure is her family of five. 

Kate Newsome

SENIOR CONSULTANT

“I’m passionate about helping, and that means connecting the right tools, language, information, and resources to make good work even more effective.” 

  • What She Brings

    With more than a decade of nonprofit experience, Kate leads with curiosity and a deep commitment to making a positive impact. Relentlessly resourceful, she specializes in major campaigns, research, analysis, technology, and grants. Kate has a Master of Social Work and Certificate of Nonprofit Management, from the The Mandel School, Case Western Reserve University.  

    Master of Social Work and Certificate of Nonprofit Management - Case Western Reserve University
    Bachelor of Arts, Human Services - Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

    What Lights Her Up

    Problem-solving, translating complexity into clear next steps, and turning insight into action.  

    Beyond the Desk

    Outside of her work at Inbloom, Kate is an adjunct instructor at the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. As an active and engaged community member, you can find Kate all over Greater Cleveland with her husband and two young children.

Emmanuelle Iskandar

CONSULTANT

“I believe good work happens when people feel supported, heard, and aligned.”

  • What She Brings

    Emma supports Inbloom’s work through marketing, communications, and project support, helping ensure ideas are communicated clearly and consistently. Her education spans food science and nonprofit management, and she brings hands-on experience in graphic design, video editing, and social media marketing, allowing her to contribute across both strategy and execution.

    Master in Nonprofit Organizations -Case Western Reserve University 
    Master of Science in Food Engineering - Holy Spirit Univeristy of Kaslik
    Bachelor of Science in Food Science - Holy Spirit University of Kaslik

    What Lights Her Up

    Emma enjoys helping teams organize ideas, simplify complex information, and move work forward in a way that feels manageable and collaborative. She approaches her work with curiosity and care and values clear communication, strong relationships, and people-centered processes. 

    Beyond the Desk

    Outside of work, Emma enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, baking, and creative projects. She brings a thoughtful presence to the Inbloom team and values work that feels purposeful and well-aligned.

Vin Karnik

CONSULTANT

“I believe the best fundraising campaigns combine creativity (art) with a data-driven approach (science).”

  • What He Brings

    Vin brings 26+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, supported by a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Organizations. His background includes work in healthcare, higher education, and human services, with roles at the Cleveland Clinic, Mercy Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Drawing on this cross-sector experience, he helps organizations strengthen giving programs and build sustainable sources of support. 

    Master in Nonprofit Organizations - Case Western Reserve University
    Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies - Kent State University
    Associate of Arts in Communication Studies - Lorain County Community College

    What Lights Him Up

    Vin enjoys digging into how development programs operate; understanding what’s working, what’s not, and where there’s room to improve both impact and revenue (the “sweet spot”). He’s especially interested in Kaizen-driven process improvements that streamline operations, increase efficiency, and reduce errors. 

    Beyond the Desk

    Outside of work, Vin spends time with his wife, two children (17.5 years apart), and close friends, and is always ready for a hearty laugh. He’s an avid Cleveland sports fan, a dedicated reader of Batman comics, and gets out for a run whenever Northeast Ohio weather cooperates.

Monica Hershberger

STRATEGY CONSULTANT

“Everyone loves a good story. I believe when you ground narrative in real data, organizations can see their community clearly and inspire others to believe in what's possible.”

  • What She Brings 

    With 10+ years in community development, marketing, and strategic communications, Monica helps nonprofits and communities grow through clear storytelling and strategic positioning. She holds a certificate in Economic Development from Oklahoma University’s Economic Development Institute.

    What Lights Her Up 

    She loves pulling insights from community members and connecting dots across sectors. She helps mission-driven organizations tell their authentic story and prove impact—making community development feel accessible and genuinely fun.

    Beyond the Desk 

    Monica is an avid gardener and loves making new friends at the playground with her kids. You can find her cross country skiing through Cleveland winters and camping all summer long. She loves live music and her favorite Beatle is George.

Stephen Szucs

CONSULTANT

“I believe good marketing starts with listening—everything else is just execution.”

  • What He Brings

    A former journalist, Steve cut his marketing teeth in the franchise space, where clarity, consistency, and execution are essential to scale. That foundation shaped his approach to strategy—grounded in clear messaging, repeatable systems, and cross-team alignment. At Inbloom, he helps organizations turn complex ideas into focused strategies people can understand and act on.

    What Lights Him Up

    Steve works at the intersection of strategy and storytelling, focusing on how messaging influences movement—what causes people to pause, engage, and take the next step. His work centers on building momentum, not just attention. 

    Beyond the Desk

    Outside of work, Steve is a proudly optimistic Cleveland Browns fan, kicking off each season with a traditional Super Bowl bet, and an unreasonable amount of hope. He balances that devotion with family time, youth sports, live music, and staying engaged in his local community—the same upbeat, collaborative energy he brings to Inbloom.