Dr. Sandra Walker
Business Manager
Dr. Sandra Walker is the founder of Echelon LeaDRship Solutions, a consulting firm tasked with assisting small businesses with growth and development. Dr. Walker’s background includes increasingly higher-level grant accounting and grant management roles with state entities, healthcare institutions, higher education, and public school districts. She has been working with Bloom Empowerment for the past three years as the acting Business Manager working together with Jackie to achieve the mission of Bloom Empowerment. While empowering today's leaders for tomorrow's success is her passion, her greatest joy has been participating in Bloom Empowerment's events.
Tasia Milicevic, LCSW
Board of Director
Tasia Milicevic, LCSW: A Visionary in Mental Health and Women's Empowerment
Tasia Milicevic is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a distinguished career spanning 15 years, during which she has tirelessly dedicated herself to guiding individuals and families toward emotional well-being, robust resilience, and sustainable personal growth. Beyond her extensive clinical expertise, Tasia brings a deeply relatable perspective to her practice as a married mother of four. This personal experience provides her with a profound, nuanced understanding of the delicate yet challenging complexities involved in successfully balancing personal life, professional ambition, and the absolute necessity of self-care. This holistic view is a cornerstone of her therapeutic approach.
Tasia, the visionary founder and dynamic Director of Operations for TMR Mental Health Care, established the private practice on compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based psychotherapy. As a leader, she oversees more than management, acting as the steward of the organization's mission and clinical excellence. Her primary goal is to cultivate an environment where both clinicians and clients can thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
Sophia Kassim
Board of Director
Sophia Kassim is a dedicated Board of Director at Bloom Empowerment and has been part of the organization since its founding over seven years ago. As the sister of founder Jacqueline Fernandez, Sophia has played an instrumental role in helping shape the vision and heart behind the organization’s mission to support families and advocate for single mothers.
With a professional background as a paraprofessional within the New Jersey education system, Sophia has extensive experience working with children on the autism spectrum and supporting students with diverse needs through patience, compassion, and care. Beyond her professional work, she is a proud mother of four who remains deeply involved in her community and passionate about creating safe, supportive environments for families.
Sophia strongly advocates for human rights, equality, and community empowerment values that closely align with the mission of Bloom Empowerment. Her nurturing spirit, dedication to service, and commitment to uplifting others continue to make her an invaluable part of the organization’s leadership team
Yosely Maldonado
Board of Director
Yosi Maldonado is a Confidence & Mindset Coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and event curator dedicated to helping women step into their most authentic, confident, and unapologetic selves. She is the founder of the Fierce Femme Tribe, a growing community focused on confidence, personal growth, business, and meaningful connection for women ready to elevate every area of their lives.
With over 15 years of entrepreneurship and experience in the events industry through her company F & M Events, Yosi has built a career creating impactful experiences, transformational spaces, and empowering conversations that leave lasting impressions. Her background in both events and coaching allows her to combine strategy, storytelling, and emotional connection to inspire audiences in a powerful and relatable way.
Known for her raw honesty, bold energy, and no-fluff approach, Yosi speaks on topics including confidence, authenticity, mindset, visibility, self-worth, and personal evolution. Her mission is to help women stop shrinking themselves, own their voice, embrace who they truly are, and show up boldly in every room they enter — personally, professionally, and unapologetically.
Cristina Pimentel
Board of Director
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