Beth Kreitl is passionate about uplifting communities through training, education, and access. At her core, she believes communities can be empowered when individuals harness their own authentic power. As such, she works with individuals through her counseling practice and serves the broader local and global community as co-founder and leader of We Bloom. For as long as she can remember, Beth has been drawn and committed to psychology, spirituality, self-growth, and deeply connecting. She wove these interests into her life from the time she was a child and has seen the fruits of pursuing a journey that focuses on interior freedom alongside outer purpose. She has worked in the corporate, higher education, and nonprofit sectors, serving most recently as Co-Director of Swim for Life Vietnam. Prior to that she served as Executive Director of Career Services at Seattle University following her time at Indiana University, where she was the Associate Director of Student Services. Beth also teaches yoga and facilitates workshops and retreats.
Beth earned her B.A. in French and International Business at High Point University and her M.S./Ed.S. in School and Counseling Psychology at Indiana University. She is a licensed mental health counselor, as well as a licensed teacher of swimming and water safety. To connect with Beth, please email her at [email protected]. |
Caroline Durava, a Sociology graduate from Butler University, is the Associate Executive Director at We Bloom, executing organizational strategy and fostering team collaboration. She excels in grant writing, event planning, and project management. Caroline has managed volunteer programs for Recovery Café Indy and Discovery Café Indy, advocating for community well-being. She also crafts handmade earrings for her small business, Sweet Caroline Clay, enjoys walking with her dog, Biscuit, and loves baking and cooking. To connect with Caroline, please reach her at [email protected].
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Kevin is a driven fundraising professional that is dedicated to transforming his community through the power of philanthropy. With 14 years of experience, he leads We Bloom’s development operations and sets strategy to inspire support for the life-changing programs and services that We Bloom provides its Members. Not only does he enjoy telling stories and hosting events that add depth to donor relationships, but he also has a passion for analyzing data and discovering trends that drive donor engagement. When he is not busy sorting spreadsheets and crunching numbers, he is busy embarking on adventures with his son, watching movies based strictly on the cinematographer, and going on quests for more coffee. To connect with Kevin, please email him at [email protected].
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Jasmine graduated from DePauw University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2018. Upon graduation, she spent the next few years working in the social work field doing case management, strategic planning, and problem solving. During the pandemic, Jasmine pursued her Masters of Science and graduated in 2022. Jasmine has since pivoted from social work and found she is passionate about organizational development with a current focus on project/program management and identifying training and development needs. In her role at We Bloom, Jasmine oversees and is implementing the Member Financial Assistance program across Recovery Cafés in Indiana. She enjoys collaborating with others and building relationships with members in the Café.
Fun facts about Jasmine are that she was born and raised in Chicago, her favorite candy is Turtles and Snickers, and she loves her pink and green 😊 skee-wee! To connect with Jasmine, please reach her at [email protected]. |
Te’Nia graduated from Indiana University Indianapolis in May of 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Service Administration. During her time at IU Indy she interned at Cancer Support Community which developed her passion for non-profit organizations and being able to directly help communities of people who were in need. After graduation, she worked as an Operations Coordinator, HR Manager, and Chief of Staff which cultivated her strengths in payroll management, process implementation, HRIS administration, training, and operations management. In her free time, Te’Nia enjoys baking, outdoor walks, spending time with family and friends, and traveling! To connect with Te'Nia, please email her at [email protected].
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Rhiannon is a compassionate social worker whose charismatic spark never goes unnoticed when she is around. She graduated from IUPUI with her Bachelor's in Social Work and a minor in Sociology. Rhi came to the Café as an intern in August of 2022 and has continued to show her love and dedication to our Members since. She is the embodiment of radical hospitality and is always willing to go the extra mile for her besties (the Members). Rhi enjoys spending her time going to concerts and loving on her cats, Rocket and Tusk. To connect with Rhi, please email her at [email protected].
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Adam Teal is a person who is passionate about helping people in every sense of the word. Spending the last several years in the traditional addiction’s treatment setting, Recovery Café Indy is a breath of fresh air. Adam strives to meet everyone where they’re at and makes sure every voice is heard. Adam is very passionate about recovery of all paths. He is also a current social work major and has been playing guitar since he was 10 years old. Adam also loves to cook and is a big fan of collecting records. To connect with Adam, please email him at [email protected].
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Alyssa is a passionate social worker dedicated to creating safe spaces for all youth. She graduated in 2023 with her Bachelor's in Social Work and is currently working toward her Master's Degree. She found her passion for working with youth in her previous experience as a case manager and a social work intern in the school setting. As our Discovery Café Manager, Alyssa works with our youth directly to co-create spaces full of fun, inclusion, and compassion. She enjoys coloring in funky coloring books, taking her spoiled cat on walks, and spending time with her very large family. To connect with Alyssa, please email her at [email protected].
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