Our 2008 Board of Directors
Michele Rodriguez
Co-founder, Pres and acting Executive Director
Manasquan , NJ
Contact: mrodriguez@blossominternational.org
Michele Rodriguez is the co-founder of Blossom International Inc. and has seen Blossom International grow from an idea of wanting to increase understanding in the world to the attained tax exemption status through to where it is today. She is a graduate of the Stuart School of Business, mom to three children and full time Blossom International volunteer. Her hard work and dedication to Blossom International's mission is what helps to make the organization successful. The passion that fuels her work is her belief in good for goodness sake and her desire to make a better world for humanity.
Elizabeth Cregan
Co-founder, V. Pres and Cultural Education Program Director
Brielle , NJ
Contact: tizziec@blossominternational.org
Elizabeth Cregan (Tizzie) has been with Blossom International from the beginning. She is a mother of one and has dedicated the last six years of her life to attaining education and experience in the childcare field. She attended the University of New Mexico and currently works as a student aid to a disabled child at Manasquan High School with previous experience teaching pre-school. She has also been a teacher of Mad Science in Brielle Elementary School and is responsible for writing the curriculum of our Cultural Education 4 Kids program along with training new volunteers and teaching the program in public schools.
Georgiana Sutphen
Director
Manasquan , NJ
Contact: georgianas@blossominternational.org
Georgiana is a graduate of Monmouth University with a BS in Biology. Besides being a Blossom volunteer, she is also currently attending the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Public Health with her graduation quickly approaching. She also currently works in research and development for Ethicon, Inc. a Johnson and Johnson Company in Somerville , NJ . We can't thank Georgiana enough for her recent work attaining donations for our Care Pack program.
Courtney Kritch
Director
Wall Township , NJ
Contact: courtneyk@blossominternational.org
Courtney has been working at Merrill Lynch for 5+ years. She began her career as a Sales Assistant in the Private Client Group, and currently works as an Internal Banking Specialist. Recently she was accepted into the Client Relationship Management Training program. Prior to Merrill Lynch, Courtney attended Pennsylvania State University where she studied Finance and Economics. Courtney was very active in her Sorority- being a Council Member for 2 1/2 years as both the Assistant Treasurer and later Senior Treasurer of her Organization. She has also been a committed volunteer with work at New York Cares, Dance Marathon and Hoboken Shelter.
Allison Sullivan
Director
Point Pleasant , NJ
Contact: allisons@blossominternational.org
Allison has been a Graphic Designer for over ten years and has received several awards in her field for her work. She graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design from the College of New Jersey formerly Trenton State College and currently works for Kates-Boylston in Wall Township, NJ as Creative Director. Besides her educational and career successes she is also a very active Blossom International volunteer and wonderful mom to two children. |
