30+
Prime contracts across 10 agencies
About us
Supporting lifelong learning and creativity
Bloomsburie takes its name from two sources: the Bloom's taxonomy framework for classifying student learning outcomes and the vibrant Bloomsbury neighborhood in London celebrated for its rich history and landmarks, such as Charles Dickens's house. As trainers and educators, defining effective learning outcomes is critical to our work. Each Bloom's level is represented in our culture and workforce: create, evaluate, analyze, apply, understand, and remember.
While studying at the London School of Economics, Kinha Lester, the founder of Bloomsburie, spent considerable time in the Bloomsbury neighborhood—London’s intellectual hub. Kinha was deeply inspired by Bloomsbury’s rich literary, artistic, and cultural heritage. During a pivotal visit, while contemplating her career and watching her son play in Bloomsbury Square, she envisioned starting her own training and education firm. As a young mother in the garden, she aspired to create a company culture that welcomes and supports individuals from all walks of life, united by a passion for developing training and education solutions. This defining moment in Bloomsbury Square solidified the firm’s commitment to innovation and growth in the field of training and education.
$37M+
Projects managed
500+
Solutions developed
11 years!
Celebrating over a decade of achievements supporting our clients!
Meet our team
Kinha Lester
PMP, President BiographyKinha provides strategic leadership and direction for the company and staff. She has developed training products for the United States Military Academy at West Point and Federal Emergency Management Agency. She also had leadership roles developing learning solutions for Ticketmaster and LandAmerica Financial Group, both Fortune 500 companies. She guides Bloomsburie's organizational performance to achieve long-term business growth and provide excellent service to our customers.
Kinha holds a master's degree in Human Resources Management from Thomas Edison State College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Barnard College, Columbia University. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute, as well as Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundations certified.
Pat Brown
PMP, Vice President of Federal Programs BiographyPat has more than 30 years of experience in the management of multi-million-dollar performance improvement, learning and development, and information technology programs. The programs Pat worked on range from addressing the training and certification needs of national transportation safety programs to developing enterprise performance life cycle frameworks for effective business solutions. Pat is proficient in program management support for major Federal and military acquisition programs, needs assessment and evaluation, web-based and information technology, interactive multimedia development, agile processes, business process reengineering, and marketing and creative services.
Pat has a master's degree in Instructional and Performance Technology from Boise State University, where, as an adjunct professor, he also taught graduate courses on Human Performance Technology. Pat is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Sue Ayers
PMP, Learning and Development Manager BiographySue oversees Federal contracts and ensuring strict compliance and alignment with project milestones. Sue prioritizes transparent communication, conducting regular updates with teams and stakeholders, and employing advanced project management tools to monitor progress and manage risks effectively. She has 20 years of experience in curriculum design, content development, and facilitation, both in virtual and in-person classrooms.
Sue has designed and delivered content to participants around the globe in the areas of Federal Government administrations, banking, government and commercial health insurance, public safety, and retail. Sue holds a Master of Science degree in Adult Education and Training, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and a certified Train the Trainer.
Elizabeth Little
Creative Director BiographyElizabeth supports various contracts and corporate initiatives related to training, marketing, and proposals. She has over 20 years of experience in graphic design and over 10 years in the training and development arenas.
Elizabeth is well organized and possesses a combination of creativity, experience, marketing, and technical knowledge to deliver projects ranging from design, marketing, 508 compliance, and training development support. She has a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Marymount University.
Debi Plunket
Program Manager BiographyDebi has more than 30 years of experience managing personnel, deployments, training, and curriculum programs and projects, within the Federal Government and military community. Her areas of experience include operational training, exercise planning, and emergency management, including Integrated Training, Sexual Assault Prevention & Response, Anti-Terrorism, Active Shooter, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation. Debi’s most recent position at FEMA/EMI was program manager/training specialist within the Mitigation Branch, responsible for managing Floodplain Management, K-12 & Higher Education, Dam Safety, Hazard Mitigation, and the Cooperating Technical Partners portfolios. Debi has also worked as a program manager in the US Air Force, where she retired after 24 years of service.
Debi holds a Master of Education-Curriculum and Instruction degree with an additional certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Messiah College.
JoAnna Wagschal
PMP, Senior Training & Business Development Manager BiographyJoAnna is a Certified Project Manager with over 35 years of experience delivering successful training and communication programs to State and Federal organizations, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She has master’s degrees in Learning Design and Technology and Applied Communications and served as a program manager for 20 years. With a background in strategic planning and public outreach, she develops programs and course exercises that clearly communicate information to students and help them retain new skills and knowledge. Ms. Wagschal has received the National Highway Institute Instructor of Excellence Award and has managed projects that received the Public Relations Society of America Best in Maryland Awards, Graphic Design USA’s American Inhouse Design Award, and the 2021 Innovation Award from the Federal Government Distance Learning Association.
Lauren Iu
Director of Operations and Finance BiographyLauren is a seasoned operations executive with over a decade of experience driving operational excellence in both the private and public sector. Her career spans from investment banking to Interim Director of Clearing and Trading Operations at a boutique hedge fund.
With a proven track record in process optimization, risk management, and strategic people management, Lauren has a deep understanding of the complexities of both people and financial operations. Her expertise in building high-performing teams and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency has contributed to significant operational improvements throughout her career.
She is passionate about fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment and is eager to contribute to Bloomsburie’s continued growth and success.
Carolyn Faucette
Consultant/Program Manager BiographyCarolyn provides program management to our DOE customer. She has over 9 years of experience as a program manager, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Her Project Management experience expands across major retailers and telecommunications industries. Carolyn is an expert at building long-lasting relationships with our customers and employees.
Carolyn attended Trinity University with a focus on Business Administration.
Bryan Schiller
Project Manager BiographyBryan has over 10 years of contract experience working for the Department of Defense. He manages the day-to-day operations for one of our contracts. He works with our onsite government customer to streamline processes and deliver excellent services. Our customer’s comments about Bryan’s performance include, "Team leader can see changing needs and solves the issues as they arise immediately. I would give this team the highest rating available. They are present, engaged, and professional."
Seth Chiaro
Project Manager BiographySeth brings good humor and sound management to our onsite team. He ensures our team is ready to meet our DoD customer's daily and surge requirements. Seth was enlisted in the Army for 9 years with both the National Guard and Army Reserves before retiring from the Reserves.
Values
We perform and manage our work for clients with the highest standards of professional ethics. We apply the same high level of principles to our business practices.
Value creation
Bloomsburie ensures value creation opportunities with our
clients following a systematic process of aligning a mutually shared vision, goals, and courses of action for the benefit of our clients’ mission.
Communication
Bloomsburie has well-established processes for frequent and
open communications with clients and their users, ensuring mutual ownership of the design and development of delivered products.
Accountability
Bloomsburie provides transparent accounting records and
frequent accessibility to our clients. Examples include schedule status reports, dashboards for ad hoc inquiries, historical documentation for government audit purposes, and operational documentation such as budget.
Engagement
At Bloomsburie, our employees are our primary asset. We ensure a culture of respect for one another where all feel welcomed, appreciated, and heard. We embrace everyone’s unique perspectives and contributions to our work ethic, consistently producing high quality results for our clients.
Responsibility
Bloomsburie has a fiduciary responsibility to ensure our
work aligns with and has the best interests of the government in mind. We accomplish this duty through achieving and delivering exceptional services and deliverables to honor our clients’ trust in our company.
Smart solutions, strong foundations
Bloomsburie cultivates a workplace where every employee feels valued and respected, driving innovative solutions that benefit our clients. Our team brings together a wide range of skill sets and professional experiences—from active military service to academia and the private sector—creating the synergy needed to meet today’s technological and operational challenges.
Multifaceted knowledge
Through a workforce with a variety of skills, experiences, and professional backgrounds, such as active military service, academia, and the private sector, Bloomsburie fosters the collaboration necessary to build a responsive company that meets current societal and technological challenges.
Accessibility
When designing and developing solutions for our clients, we ensure that the technology is compatible and compliant with accessibility standards, making it available to all audiences. We ensure our services meet the needs of the target population. We extend these values to our employees through mentoring and coaching focused on communication, growth, engagement, and recognition to help them do their best work.
Community
We promote a culture where everyone—clients, partners, and employees—feels valued. At Bloomsburie, respect is a key principle, and everyone is welcomed and heard. We value each individual’s unique contributions and perspectives, both within our workforce and when engaging with our clients. Together, we are ready to better serve the needs of the nation.
