BROOKE BLAZEVICH — Founder & Lead Placement Strategist
Brooke Blazevich, owner and founder of Nanny Harmony, offers 15+ years of experience as a professional nanny, household manager, and nutrition coach in the Chicagoland area. After completing a BS in Dietetics at Western Illinois University and MA in Health Promotion at the University of Iowa—all while nannying, personal training, instructing fitness classes, and working in leadership roles—it proved to be consistently true that helping to raise young children made her feel the most fulfilled.
After connecting with her first few families and experiencing the tremendous value of an agency’s support from the nanny end, she knew then that she wanted to be involved in the foundation of the important relationship between nannies and families, and created Nanny Harmony. While pioneering as a one-woman business in a city with numerous agencies, Brooke very thoughtfully-designed a unique process that zones in on some of the most important aspects of creating a successful, long term match.
As a new mom herself, there is nothing more important to her than fostering a harmonious connection between a family and a compassionate nanny.
Brooke loves giant breakfasts, weightlifting, Dark Matter coffee and snuggling her baby boy.
CHELSEA MCCARTHY — Placement Strategist
Chelsea McCarthy became a Placement Strategist in early 2020. After completing her BS in Psychology and Family Services, she began nannying in Chicago and turned her love of children into her career. She has over a decade in the childcare industry including newborn nannying, nanny shares, and as a lead preschool teacher.
Chelsea also received her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling and has provided counseling and social services at a non-profit agency working with homeless youth. She is passionate about creating meaningful connections and is so excited at the opportunity to connect Chicago nannies and families alongside Nanny Harmony.
Chelsea loves music as her outlet; whether she’s at a local concert, cooking at home, or taking a spin or yoga class with a great playlist!
BRIENNE KELLY — Placement Strategist & Learning Coach Recruiter
Brienne Kelly became a Placement Strategist and NH’s first Learning Coach Recruiter in 2020 to assist families with the "new normal" of remote learning. After completing her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language, Brie knew she wanted to become a teacher to continue making a difference in the lives of children. Alongside teaching, Brie has many years of experience organizing and leading summer camps, teaching summer school and nannying for multiple families.
Brie received a Master’s degree in Dual Language and Teacher Leadership and is excited to lead the way for Learning Coaches© and prospective families. Brie was immediately captivated by this business due to Brooke's vision.
Brie is eager to build relationships between candidates, families and Nanny Harmony. In Brienne's free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, staying active with her dog and seeing everything that the city of Chicago has to offer.
JESSE ZEIDMAN — Placement Strategist
Jesse Zeidman joined Nanny Harmony as a Placements Strategist in the spring of 2021. She moved to Chicago in 2012 after receiving her BFA in Musical Theater to train in improv and sketch comedy. She is an active member of the Chicago improv community, including as a company member of Storytown, an improvised musical just for kids! She began working in childcare in 2013, and quickly found her bubbly personality and nurturing instincts to be a perfect fit in caring for kids of all ages.
After years of nannying full time, she switched to the administrative side of the industry in 2017, where she has been able to put all her expertise into matching families with their perfect childcare providers. She is thrilled to continue this rewarding work at Nanny Harmony!
In her free time, Jesse loves to bake, learn about history, and play with her rescue pup. She has left her theatrical, musical mark on amazing kids and families all over Chicagoland and looks forward to continuing to inspire giggles and compassion for many more years to come!