BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Irvington Counseling Collective’s Board of Directors serve an essential function of support in our organization’s mission. We appreciate each of them greatly, and all of the work they do to help advance access to equitable mental health support in Indiana. If you are interested in joining our Board, please apply at the link below!
Members of the Board of Directors utilize their lived experience to provide insight in Irvington Counseling Collective's growth and development. Members support community engagement efforts and build a network of mutually beneficial resources for the organization, as well as:
Provide insight as it relates to organizational, programmatic and/or staff related development.
Act as voting board member on issues pertaining to staff development, annual and quarterly financial reports, and other necessary oversights.
Champion the organization within the community: sharing the mission and vision of Irvington Counseling Collective.
Commit to attending the majority of board meetings at a rate of no less than 75% per calendar year
Volunteer to serve as board meeting facilitator and secretary on a rolling basis, ensuring that every member of the board contributes and participates equally in the non-hierarchical model of board governance
We seek applicants to the Board of Directors who share a lens of decolonization of mental health and professional environments, by way of centering the voices and lived experience of those who have been historically underrepresented in organizational design of nonprofit structures. As such, we work to center the leadership of marginalized voices from impacted communities. We prioritize collaborative, transparent and non-hierarchical models of decision making processes. LGBTQIP+, Black, Indigenous and People of Color/Culture and those who live with a disability are encouraged to apply.
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
WENDY ARNOLD, (she/her), Board President
Wendy is an experienced social worker who is person centered, strengths based, empowerment focused, and a social justice advocate. She received her Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University and has worked as a therapist and counselor for over 15 years in mostly non-profit organizations. She is a past president of the IU School of Social Work Alumni Association.
Wendy is an avid reader, appreciates time in nature, has a semi-regular meditation practice, enjoys new experiences and spending quality time with the good people and animals in her life. She feels honored to support the important mission, vision, and principles of Irvington Counseling Collective as a board member.
CHELSEA LEEDS (she/her)-Treasurer
Chelsea is an art therapist and mental health counselor in Indianapolis. She has worked in community mental health, medical settings, and opened her private practice in 2019. She taught graduate art therapy students and coordinated internships at Indiana University Indianapolis and has provided over a 1000 hours of supervision to graduate and postgraduate art therapists. However, her true love is forming one-on-one therapeutic relationships and walking alongside folks as they return home to themselves- unlearning internalized messages from external systems and re-examining the armour they have used to keep themselves safe.
Chelsea joined the board at ICC because she believes in the mission of making mental healthcare more accessible and equitable and believes in the importance of community-rooted organizations to achieve this. In her free time she enjoys creating art, admiring backyard birds, watching long-form video essays with her husband, and co-hosting a podcast.
BRIANA SPURGEON (she/her), Board Secretary, Fundraising Committee Chair
Briana Spurgeon (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana and a proud member of the Irvington community. She provides virtual, affirming therapy for her clients, focusing primarily on LGBTQIA+ individuals healing from trauma, attachment wounds, and co‑occurring mental health challenges.
Her background spans crisis intervention, youth support, and school‑based therapy, and she brings a gentle, anti‑oppressive approach to every session. Briana is passionate about creating spaces where people feel safe to show up authentically and move toward healing at their own pace.
When she’s not working, you’ll find her engaging in one of her various crafts, playing guitar, decorating (especially for Halloween), supporting local Irvington spots, or curled up with her cats and a good tv show.
STEVIE CASTALDI (they/them)
Stevie is a certified recovery coach, care specialist, mentor, fatherhood engagement provider, and liaison. They are currently seeking their Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling with a dual licensure program to be an LMHC and LCAC. They have spent most of their life working in and coordinating mental health care. Stevie brings a passionate drive to social justice, empathetic holistic care, and education. Stevie has a strong background in queer representation and advocacy. They are a lifelong athlete currently training in powerlifting but you can often find them in nature and getting lost in the woods. A lover of animals they have 7 wonderful rescued pets and enjoy spending time with their partner playing with them.