Valérie Bellande

Valerie Bellande has a strong background in philanthropic advocacy, business development, fundraising, and project management. Valerie is the Founder and Lead Consultant of Root to Bloom, a social enterprise supporting artists and entrepreneurs of color. Valerie has previously held leadership positions at organizations such as ICA Fund Good Jobs and Kiva.org, where Valerie focused on revenue strategy and business development. With a Master of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge and a B.A with honors from Stanford University, Valerie is dedicated to helping individuals scale their potential and connect with necessary resources for success.