Amy is our founder! She’s passionate about mental health and community building, but before becoming our founder and a counselor, Amy had experience in retail, marketing, and outdoor adventure programs. Amy loves working with and in service for people. She’s most passionate about mental healthcare and advocacy, especially inclusive mental healthcare.

If Amy could give everyone a piece of advice, it would be: “Drink water and feel your feelings!”

Hilary has experience in all types of work environments that make her the perfect addition to the team. Hilary loves being in spaces where she can connect with and empower people. She’s passionate, adventurous, and creative. Hilary is part of the content side of things so you’ll see her touches in podcasts, blogs, art, and so much more!

If Hilary could give everyone a piece of advice, it would be: “In the words of Rainer Maria Rilke: ‘Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves.’”

Jess believes that all humans deserve to have a safe space where they feel seen and heard, where they can express themselves authentically, and connect with others doing the same - which is why they believe in the mission behind Always Wellness Community.

If Jess could give everyone a piece of advice, it would be: “Be a kind human and make good decisions.”

John joins the Board of Directors with unmatched life and business experience. He spent his 30+ year long career in software engineering where he learned to help teams, products, and businesses run smoothy. John has vast managerial and start-up experiences that are invaluable to the Always Wellness team.

John is acutely aware of his power and privilege as a white cis-man. He cares most about empowering women, LGBTQIA+ folx and minorities, which is why he believes in our mission so much and wants to help us further our vision.

If John could give everyone a piece of advice, it would be: “To borrow from Winston Churchill, ‘To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.’”

Rachel is joining the team as a member of the Board of Directors. Rachel is a Registered Nurse in the state of California who is passionate about the balance of healthcare and mental healthcare. She brings to the table years of management experience, an incredible “go-getter” attitude, and an unwavering support for the Always Wellness mission.

If Rachel could give everyone a piece of advice, it would be: “If you’re not having fun, what is the gosh dang point?!”

Chris joins our board as a therapist in our community. He currently specializes with helping people who have left high control groups (commonly called "cults''), and has a passion for using gaming/table-top games in a counseling setting. Chris joined our board due to belief in our mission, and believes that mental health is a right and will assist any effort in increasing it's availability to the community. Chris previously worked in volunteer management for a food bank in rural Iowa.

If Chris could offer advice to anyone, he would quote Conan O'Brian's "If you work really hard and are kind, amazing things will happen."