Our Team

Jen Vendetti
Chair
psictchair@gmail.com

Jen co-founded the first United States chapter of PSI in 2016 and have been participating in various Board roles ever since. She believes it is her duty to ensure this chapter organization survives and thrives. She is so very grateful to Teresa M. Twomey, Sharon Thomason and Cory Bernard for their dedication to the work of developing and growing PSI Connecticut. Jen is inspired by what people can do when they are passionate and commit to values and relationship-based practice.

Dr. Natasha Welz
Co-Chair
psictcochair@gmail.com

Natasha is looking to increase contribution to the work surrounding perinatal mental health and serving on the Board provides opportunity for her to be more involved. Natasha is also hoping to gain knowledge, connections, and a broader perspective. Natasha is working on her doctorate in Social Work.

Carol Ann Murphy
Administrative Assistant
psictassistant@gmail.com

Carol Ann is passionate about empowering mothers and caregivers through the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and new parenting. Her expertise includes helping clients navigate transitions, manage stress, and address emotional well-being during life’s most pivotal moments.

Dr. Samantha Smalls
Secretary
psictsecretary@gmail.com

Serving on the board allows Samantha to get together with other professionals who are passionate about this population who are working to provide services and address gaps in accessibility and knowledge to this most vulnerable population.

Caitlin Kingston
Treasure
psicttreasurer@gmail.com

Caitlin recently became more interested in the policy behind maternal mental health and PSI is such a great resource for expecting and new parents. PSI represents the support Caitlin needed after giving birth, and strives to be that support for new parents. 

Michelle Loucraft
Liaison
psictliaison@gmail.com

Michelle’s goal is to actively support and advance the mission of PSI, ensuring that we effectively address and meet the diverse needs of the PSI-CT community. She is eager to bring a strong sense of honesty, unwavering dedication, and heartfelt commitment to the PSI-CT board.

Laura Galindo
Membership Chair
psictmembershipcommittee@gmail.com

Laura’s experience working in nonprofits and educational background have given her a diverse expertise and network in her professional and personal life.

Amy Rodriguez
Advocacy & Policy Chair
psictadvocacy@gmail.com

PSI CT provides an invaluable resource for perinatal folks and Amy is honored to be part of such an important group. PSI CT provides this hope and she looks forward to helping the organization grow and reach as many people as possible.

Nicole Archer
Alliance Liaison/Providers of Color Collective
psictalliance@gmail.com

Once the BIPOC collective was established, Nicole felt a desire to be more involved but didn’t really know what that could look like. This Board position allows her to be more involved at a more intimate and hopefully impactful level. It gives Nicole a greater connection to people and an organization that is doing great work in the perinatal mental health realm.

Dr. Ariel Blum
Support Groups Chair
psictgroups@gmail.com

Ariel brings her excitement and passion about perinatal mental health and parent-child attachment. She is interested in building community events and opportunities for research and advocacy.

Wendy Mohr
Resources & Professional Development Chair
psictresourceschair@gmail.com

As a committee member Wendy has gained an understanding of the goals of this committee. She hopes to facilitate the group to continue the mission of the organization

Kristen Moran-Dillon
Fundraising & Events Chair
psictfundraising@gmail.com

Kristen is passionate about the work that for in PSI-CT. Advocating for PMADS is something near and dear to her, helping families and Moms feel less along during their postpartum journey.

Ashton Gauthier
Member At Large
psictboardmember@gmail.com

The PSI-CT Board of Directors to be on a team of people who share a passion for perinatal mental health. Ashton want to share her voice to make a difference in the lives of individuals who would like to build a family or are struggling with their new role of being a parent.

Past Presidents

Teresa M. Twomey

Past President

Sharon Thomason

Past President

Cory Bernard

Past President