About Our
Chief Encouragement Officer
Heidi Blossom, MS, MA, Ph.D.
When you meet Heidi Blossom, you will understand. Heidi exudes kindness and loves encouraging everyone she meets. Her life has led to this moment in creating an organization that accelerates the spread of kindness and compassion throughout the world.
Heidi Blossom is a dynamic speaker, educator, and artist with a passion for storytelling, communication, and intentional kindness. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, she developed a deep appreciation for community, connection, and the transformative
power of compassion.
Her professional journey began in public relations at the University of South Carolina, where she helped spotlight the university’s many accomplishments. With a master’s degree in journalism and a Ph.D. in Mass Communications, Heidi moved into higher education where she served on the board of the Broadcast Education Association, published her expertise, and spent two decades teaching communications at the collegiate level. She has shaped countless students’ futures, published ground breaking research, and spoken at national conferences, earning her a reputation as an expert in the field. Heidi moved out of academia and on to establish herself as a consultant in public relations, marketing, and digital communications, providing strategic guidance to organizations seeking to amplify their message and impact.
Beyond academia, Heidi is a prolific artist whose colorful work reflects her commitment to inspiring and uplifting others. She has also volunteered with numerous non-profit organizations, fostering community engagement and driving positive change.
Her journey toward founding The Kindness Accelerator began with a growing frustration over the apparent decline in kindness. A pivotal moment occurred when she overheard a child at a grocery store ask, "What's that?" in response to their mother's call to "Be kind!" This interaction deeply resonated with Heidi and solidified her belief that kindness must be intentionally cultivated throughout our lives.
Determined to fill a gap she discovered in her research—no organization existed in her community that was dedicated to teaching, inspiring, and empowering people to make intentional kindness part of their daily lives—Heidi spent a year researching, planning, and envisioning what such an initiative could look like. In 2025, she took the leap and founded The Kindness Accelerator.
As the founder of The Kindness Accelerator, Heidi combines her love for communication, creativity, and service to spread intentional kindness and empower others to make meaningful contributions to their communities. Her mission is to accelerate kindness, creating a ripple effect of positivity and connection that touches lives far and wide.
“Whether I’m mentoring, painting a canvas, or saying hello to someone at the store, my goal is to encourage people to embrace intentional kindness.
I know that together, we can accelerate kindness and build
a brighter future for everyone.”
~Heidi Blossom
Let’s Work Together
Join Heidi on her mission to accelerate kindness and create a ripple effect of positivity. Let’s work together to spread intentional kindness and create a world where smiles, connections, and compassion thrive.