If you have questions about events, membership, sponsorship, volunteering, or partnerships, please contact the appropriate leadership team below. Our chapter is led by a dedicated group of volunteers committed to supporting therapists and mental health professionals in the Long Beach and South Bay communities.
If you are interested in getting involved or learning more about open positions, please reach out to the Chapter President.
Executive TeamThe Executive Team provides leadership and strategic direction for the Long Beach South Bay CAMFT Chapter and is responsible for the overall governance and operations of the organization. Working collaboratively with the Events and Promotions teams, the Executive Team supports professional development programming, member engagement, financial stewardship, and long-term planning to ensure the chapter continues to serve therapists and mental health professionals throughout the Long Beach and South Bay communities.PresidentChris McKnight, MA, LMFT Vice PresidentJennifer Seidner, LMFT, LPCC SecretaryToni Binns, LMFT CFOMelissa Gabon, AMFT Executive AssistantMia Jang, MFT Trainee | Events TeamThe Events Team plans and coordinates the chapter’s professional development and networking events throughout the year. Working closely with the Executive and Promotions teams, this group organizes continuing education programs, manages presenter coordination and event logistics, and helps create meaningful opportunities for therapists and mental health professionals to connect, learn, and grow within the Long Beach and South Bay CAMFT community. CE Events DirectorCherie Harper, LMFT Pre-Licensed DirectorMatt Butler, AMFT Hospitality DirectorRaymond Easmon, LMFT Clinical / DEI DirectorOpen Position- This could be you! Reviews and approves presenter documentation and supports DEI initiatives ClinicalDirector@lbsbcamft.org Events Team AssistantOpen Position- This could be you! | Promotions TeamThe Promotions Team oversees the chapter’s marketing, communications, and outreach to support member engagement and promote chapter initiatives. Working collaboratively with the Executive and Events teams, this group manages the website, newsletters, social media, event promotions, membership communications, and sponsor partnerships to ensure consistent messaging and visibility for the chapter and its professional development programs. Marketing DirectorClaire Morrison, LMFT, LPCC Marketing & Content DirectorOpen Position- This could be you! Digital CommunicationsMikaela Abundez Tolez Operations DirectorYeni Hercules, LMFT Membership DirectorWendy Rodriguez, LMFT Sponsorships DirectorHasti Moradi, AMFT Promotions Team AssistantOpen Position- This could be you! |