OUR TEAM

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. 

    MBA from Weatherhead School of Business at Case Western Reserve University;
    Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Business, Spanish from 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. 

    Bachelor of Arts in Merchandise Management, Harvard Business School;
    IBM Value Breakthrough Leadership Lean Leader and GE Change Acceleration Process, Training Completed International Academy of Design & Technology, University of Harlaxton, Study Abroad

    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

PRINCIPLE

“I’m Michelle, and 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

“Hi, I’m Kellie, and 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 (England)

    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. 

Emmanuelle Iskandar

CONSULTANT

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

  • What She Brings

    Emmanuelle 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. 

    Bachelor of science in Food Science, Holy Spirit Univeristy of Kaslik, Lebanon;
    Master of Science in Food Engineering, Holy Spirit Univeristy of Kaslik, Lebanon;
    Master in Nonprofit Organizations, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio 

    What Lights Her Up

    Emmanuelle 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, Emmanuelle 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. 

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, The Mandel School, 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.

Stephen Szucs

CONSULTANT

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

  • What He Brings 

    A former journalist, Stephen 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 

    Stephen 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, Stephen 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. 

Vin Karnik

CONSULTANT

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“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.”

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. 

MBA from Weatherhead School of Business at Case Western Reserve University; Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Business, Spanish from 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.”

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. 

Bachelor of Arts in Merchandise Management, Harvard Business School, IBM Value Breakthrough Leadership Lean Leader and GE Change Acceleration Process, Training Completed International Academy of Design & Technology, University of Harlaxton, Study Abroad 

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.

MEGAN BUSH GRANSON Founder |Chief Executive Office

MICHELLE BUHR ‍ ‍PRINCIPLE

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

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.