LBSB CAMFT Chapter Leadership
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 SecretaryCarmen Maldonado, LMFT, LPCC TreasurerOpen Position- This could be you! 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. Director of ProgramsLani Espinas, LMFT Pre-Licensed Director-at-LargeMatt Butler, AMFT Director of HospitalityOpen Position- This could be you! Clinical / DEI DirectorCherie Harper, LMFT Events Team AssistantMelissa Gabon, MFT Trainee | 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. Director of MarketingClaire Morrison, LMFT, LPCC Marketing / Training SupportOpen Position- This could be you! Director of CommunicationsYesenia Rosado, AMFT, LPCC Public Relations / TrainingDanielle Walaby, MFT Trainee Director of MembershipWendy Rodriguez, LMFT Director of SponsorshipsOpen Position- This could be you! Promotions Team AssistantJeff Ho, AMFT |
Chapter Policies
To review chapter Complaint and Grievance Policies or other Policies and Protocols:
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Visit www.lbsbcamft.org
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Click Events in the top navigation
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Select Policies & Protocols from the dropdown menu