Welcome to Bloom Education Group 

At Bloom Education Group, we are a leading education consultancy dedicated to empowering organizations to achieve their highest potential in learning and development. We partner with nonprofits, foundations, and schools to design impactful programs, measure success, and translate insights into real improvements.

Our Mission: Shaping the Future of Education

Our Mission

We are a catalyst for educational transformation, providing unparalleled strategic guidance and innovative solutions that enable our partners to deliver world-class learning experiences.  We are committed to fostering excellence, accessibility, and relevance in education.

At Bloom, we believe in the power of data to drive meaningful change.

We were founded by a former middle school teacher who grew frustrated with continually trying new strategies without knowing if previous efforts made a difference. This firm was created to help organizations measure impact, learn from their work, and make informed decisions that lead to real improvements. Our mission is rooted in helping children, young adults, and lifelong learners "bloom where they are planted" by ensuring the programs that serve them are effective, equitable, and continually improving.

Our Vision 

We envision a future where every organization has the tools and expertise to cultivate a highly skilled, adaptable, and engaged workforce/student body, driving sustainable growth and societal advancement through education.

Our Values 

Excellence

Delivering the highest quality insights and solutions in every project.

Integrity

Operating with transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our partnerships.

Innovation

Constantly seeking cutting-edge approaches, especially in technology and AI, to address educational challenges.

Collaboration

Building strong partnerships based on mutual respect and established goals.

Impact

Focused on creating measurable and sustainable positive change for children, young adults, lifetime learners, and the communities they serve.

Our Strategic Approach To Educational Excellence

Our recommendations are rooted in comprehensive research, data analysis, and proven pedagogical practices, ensuring impactful and sustainable results. We deliver our services through:

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Customized Solutions

We understand that no two organizations are alike. We develop customized strategies that align precisely with your unique goals and challenges.

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Collaborative Partnership

We work as an extension of your team, fostering open communication and ensuring a seamless, integrated approach from conceptualization to implementation.


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Evidence-Based Methodologies

Our approach is grounded in mixed-methods evaluation, combining the power of numbers with the richness of stories for a complete understanding of program impact. 

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Innovation & Future-Readiness

We stay at the forefront of educational trends, equipping your organization with cutting-edge solutions that prepare you for the evolving demands of the future, especially concerning AI.

Learn more about our detailed Research & Evaluation Methodology on our Our Services page.

Meet the Experts Who Are Bloom Education Group

We are proud to present the experienced professionals dedicated to your success at Bloom Education Group.

Jessica Abram, MPA

Founder and Principal 

Jessica Abram brings a rare blend of direct educational experience and rigorous evaluation expertise to every partnership. As a former Teach For America middle school English teacher in the Mississippi Delta, she saw firsthand the transformative power of data when her students consistently outperformed state and district averages. This invaluable practitioner’s mindset—understanding the realities of classrooms and educational systems—is complemented by her academic excellence: a Master of Public Administration, specializing in Program Evaluation from George Washington University.

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Her extensive background includes leading human capital and operations systems as Director of School Operations at KIPP Massachusetts, managing a $6.8M budget, and driving a 305% increase in staff satisfaction with operations. As a research consultant for institutions like the World Bank and Higher Ed Insight, she spearheaded strategic planning and research for diverse education clients. Jessica's passion for educational equity ensures solutions are designed to work for underserved communities, from low-income families to rural populations, making her not just an evaluator, but a dedicated advocate and a truly likeable and high-touch communicator. She excels at translating complex data into actionable insights, ensuring your mission can grow with purpose.

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Consultant

Danica Brown, PhD

Dr. Danica Brown is a highly skilled Consultant at Bloom Education Group, specializing in qualitative research methodologies and community-centered program design. With a Ph.D. in Sociology, Danica excels at uncovering the rich narratives behind data, ensuring that evaluation findings are not only statistically sound but also deeply reflective of the lived experiences and voices of the communities served.

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Consultant Grant Writer

Sylvia Otieno, MPA

Sylvia Otieno, MPA, is a dynamic Consultant and Grant Writer at Bloom Education Group, dedicated to securing vital funding for mission-driven organizations. Her expertise spans comprehensive grant research, compelling proposal development, and fostering strong relationships with funding partners, directly translating strategic plans into tangible resources that empower client missions.

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Chief Innovation Officer

Mark Payton, MBA

Mark Payton, MBA, serves as Bloom Education Group's Chief Innovation Officer, bringing a wealth of experience in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and strategies to drive educational advancement. His expertise in strategic foresight and change management ensures that Bloom's clients are not only prepared for the future of education, but are actively shaping it, particularly in areas like Artificial Intelligence integration and sustainable growth initiatives.

A Case Study

Data-Driven Impact: Evaluating the Success of Get2College's Mission

How  Bloom Helped the Woodward Hines Education Foundation Drive College Attainment in Mississippi

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