THE RECOVERY CAFé INDy TEam

There are many people – staff, interns & volunteers – who make the work of the Recovery Café Indy possible.

Beth Kreitl (She/her) | ​executive dIRECTOR & Co-Founder, We blooM
​CONTACT: [email protected] or (206) 940-5234

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. 

​Jodi Miller (SHE/HER) | Director of Recovery CafÉ INdy 
Contact: [email protected]

Jodi is a passionate health & wellness coach and peer recovery coach dedicated to spreading peace and love in helping people live their best life in recovery. She joined the team after serving at Mental Health America of Indiana as Community Relations Manager and the Deputy Director & Peer Supervisor for the Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition, where she also sat on the IAIC Board. Prior to joining MHAI, Jodi was the Women’s Coordinator for the Supportive Living Program at Fairbanks Treatment Center.

Jodi is an alumna of Ball State University and is a Certified Health & Wellness Coach with Wellcoaches. In addition, she was one of first people in the state of Indiana to be Certified as an Addiction Peer Recovery Coach, Level II. Jodi co-hosts the “Beyond Substance Podcast” and is also the founder of Refuel Wellness, a women’s mindfulness program that is part of the Launch Hope program at the Hamilton County Jail.

Fun facts about Jodi are that she loves music and planning RV trips with her husband, two boys and friends to see their favorite bands play locally and around the country, including at Red Rocks in Colorado and at the Sphere in Las Vegas. 

​Rhiannon Clayton (SHE/HER) | Senior Recovery CafÉ Manager 
Contact: [email protected]

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 Members ever 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. 

Justin MumforD (He/Him) | CafÉ and Resource Manager 
CONTACT: [email protected]

Justin is a student at IUPUI who hopes to become a Nurse Practitioner of Psychiatry. He has a long personal and professional history in recovery. He believes that even if you’re only able to help one person, that it has a profound effect on your community. He understands that recovery is not linear and accepts people as they are no matter where they are in their journey or what mistakes they make along the way. He enjoys working on art projects and spending time with his dog, Abby.

Mike Williams (He/Him) | CafÉ Manager 
CONTACT: [email protected]

Mike Williams aka Big Mike is an empathetic person whose funny jokes never fails to brighten someone’s day. He currently attends Ivy Tech with a major in Digital Marketing. Mike simply asked if anyone was hiring and Rhi answered. Mike shows his love and dedication to Members day in and day out. He loves the saying and does his best to show radical hospitality and is always willing to go the extra mile for the Members. His mom inspires him daily. He enjoys spending her time going to movies, playing videogames and loving on Dogs!