Talea moved to Klamath Falls in 2026. In her former role as the founder and Creative Director of Bloom Children’s Art Studio in Juneau, Alaska, Talea developed a knack for blending creativity with social-emotional development while also building strong partnerships with families. Talea has a bachelor’s degree in child development and has spent the past 20 years working with families in classrooms, non-profits and through her studio. With a love for creating and a passion for working with children, Talea is excited to support connection, creativity and self-confidence for the children of the Klamath Basin.