THE RECOVERY CAFé INDy TEam
There are many people – staff, interns & volunteers – who make the work of the Recovery Café Indy possible.
Please reach out to us if you are interested in joining our team.
Please reach out to us if you are interested in joining our team.
Beth Kreitl | Co-founder & executive dIRECTOR, We blooM
CONTACT: Beth.kreitl@webloom.org 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 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.
Aubre Jean | pRogram manager
CONTACT: aubre.jean@webloom.org
|
Aubre is a graduate from Indiana University with a degree in Outdoor Recreation and Resource Management. Aubre’s family history of addiction, mental illness, and poverty, fueled her strong desire to be independent, successful, healthy, and to be of service to those in need. Her career spans from hosting benefit concerts to support hunger relief with Indiana University, educating youth in an outdoor setting, and working with at-risk youth. Prior to joining the Recovery Café Indy team, Aubre acquired 7 years of direct services and 3 years in leadership mentoring homeless youth and young adults. Aubre states her personal and professional experienced helped her to develop a deep level of compassion, acceptance, and resilience that she carries with her throughout her life. Aubre's desires to empower others to pursue their passions, create meaningful and productive lives, and work towards a life of fulfillment through exposure to opportunities that reignite passion and aligns with one’s purpose. Aubre is an outdoor enthusiast, musician, and adventurer. She values having a work life balance that enables her to help others, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle for herself.
|
Trayshawn (Tracy) Wilson | Radical hospitality & family programs Coordinator
CONTACT: trayshawn.wilson@webloom.org
Tracy has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Martin University. With over 18 years of experience in working with children and the community. Tracy has several years of experience in management and customer relations. She enjoys meeting new people and networking, as well as art, crafts and design. She finds her passion as a way to express herself through creativity. Tracy's goal is to spread love and positive energy into the universe. Working at Recovery Café Indy gives us the chance to do this in so many ways.
Caroline Durava | Fund development & Infrastructure coordinator
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.
Lynnda rogers | Café Manager
CONTACT: Lynnda.rogers@webloom.org
|
Lynnda is a retired firefighter, parametric, emergency RN, and Army Veteran. Throughout her 30 years of experience in civic and social service, her most rewarding experience comes from volunteering with the Muscular Dystrophy Youth Summer Camp and providing positive experience through mentorship for at- risk youth in Chicago and Memphis. She is passion driven and finds solace in reconnecting others with nature to promote health and well-being.
|
