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) | ​Co-founder & executive dIRECTOR, We blooM
​CONTACT: Beth.kreitl@webloom.org or (206) 940-5234

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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 private 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 pursing a journey that focuses on interior freedom alongside outer purpose. Along the way she has been fortunate to pursue various experiences, education, and certifications. She worked in the corporate, higher ed and nonprofit sectors. Most recently she served 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.  She 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. 

Adam Teal (He/Him) | Recovery CafÉ Program MAnager
CONTACT: Adam.teal@webloom.org

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.

Ashley brown (SHE/HER) | Community peer Support Manager
CONTACT: ashley.brown@webloom.org

 Ashley is the Community Peer Support Manager of Recovery Cafe Indy. She has been working in the recovery field since she began her own recovery journey in 2018. Ashley is very community-oriented and loves bringing people together. She graduated from Vincennes University in 2021 with an Associate's in World Language and Cultures (Spanish major). Ashley has been involved in performing arts since she was four-years-old. She still teaches dance in the styles of ballet and lyrical in her spare time. Her spare time is sparse as she is a wife and mother of five children. Ashley believes recovery should be person-driven and that there are countless pathways to recovery. She loves that she is able to connect people in the community to the Recovery Cafe as members are able to receive the loving support they need as they embark on their own recovery journey.

Caroline Durava (she/her) | AssociATE dIRECTOR OF aDVANCEMENT
CONTACT: caroline.durava@webloom.org

Caroline graduated from Butler University with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology in May of 2020. Upon graduation, she has further continued her work with Recovery Café Indy and expand upon her work with We Bloom. Caroline is passionate about community improvement and relationship building. In her role at the Café, she enjoys building connections with interns, volunteers & community partners around Indianapolis. She loves dogs, baking, spending time with friends and family, the movie La La Land, the color yellow, and chickens. 

CHaunt'a BAtes (SHE/HER) | CafÉ & Data Manager
CONTACT: chaunta.bates@webloom.org

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Christina Rodriguez (SHE/HER) | Resource Specialist
CONTACT: christina.rodriguez@webloom.org

Christina Rodriguez is our Resource Specialist and oversees the Member Financial Assistance program for Recovery Cafe Indy. Christina was born and raised in Indy, is mother of 3 girls who are her complete world. She loves to help others as it's her passion. Christina will go out of her way to make sure Members are provided for, from connecting them to the closest tire shop or food pantry, she will find a way to make sure that no one leaves the Cafe empty handed. Christina is bilingual in Spanish and has 28 years of administration work, including clinical management and runs her own catering business.

For Members interested in getting connected with resources, Christina's walk in hours at the Cafe are Wednesdays from 1pm-5pm, and Thursday by appointment only.

Debbie Satterfield (She/her) | Senior CafÉ Manager
CONTACT: debbie.satterfield@webloom.org

Debbie is the Senior Cafe Manager at Recovery Cafe Indy. She is in long term recovery and her passion is to help anyone with the desire to do something different. What she LOVES about the Recovery Cafe is that all manifestation of the recovering person is welcome. As we believe everyone is recovering from something!

DEja Sanders (SHE/HER) | Discovery CAFÉ Indy Program MANAGER
CONTACT: DEja.sanders@webloom.org

Deja Sanders is the Discovery Café Indy Program Manager. Her passion for working with youth started when she was the designated babysitter of her three younger siblings, who were adopted. Growing up near the system and seeing the traumatic influence it had on her and her siblings, she knew her calling was to be in a helping profession. In 2019, Deja graduated from IUPUI with a bachelor's degree in Social Work. After graduation, she worked for various youth serving organizations, such as the Department of Child Services, Meridian Health Services and Community Health Network. These organizations focused on youth experiencing trauma, menta health and severe behavioral health issues. This population prompted Deja to higher education. In 2021, Deja obtained her master’s degree in Social Work. Her future career goals include becoming a licensed trauma therapist for youth and eventually open her own community center. She has lived both professional and educational experiences that will help bring creative ideas to Discovery Café Indy and ensure that the guiding principles are followed. Fun facts about Deja: her favorite color is yellow; she loves sunflowers and is obsessed with ALL things Starbucks.

​Rhiannon Clayton (SHE/HER) | CAFÉ Manager & HRSO Specialist
Contact: rhiannon.clayton@webloom.org

Rhiannon currently attends Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) as a senior majoring in Social Work, which led her to the Café. With previous experience volunteering at nonprofit organizations centered around communities experiencing homelessness and addictions, she thrives to treat everyone with kindness and have fun while doing it. Rhiannon is passionate about community building and growth and loves to spend time at a concert with friends or with her cat, Ziggy.

Tiffany Richardson (SHE/HER) | Director of Recovery CAfÉ Catalyst Programs
CONTACT: tiffany.richardson@webloom.org

​Tiffany Richardson is our Director of Recovery Cafe Catalyst Programs. She is in long-term recovery and loves to serve her community. She has a passion for recovery and being a part of changing lives. Since 2014, Tiffany has been employed within the recovery community.  She has four children who also have experience in community mental health. Recovery Cafe serves as a place to fulfill her purpose and to guide and encourage others through love and compassion.