MAY President's Message

Hi IE-CAMFT Members,

We want to begin by offering our sincere apologies for the delay in sending out a newsletter. Sometimes life gets busy, and it can be difficult to keep up with everything happening behind the scenes. Thank you for your continued patience, support, and commitment to our chapter.

So… what’s new?

First, CAMFT Conference 2026 was an incredible experience! Our President and President-Elect had the opportunity to table during the conference and connect with many of you in person. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, share your experiences, and represent the Inland Empire community with so much warmth and support. It truly reminded us how meaningful connection and community are within this profession.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the members who attended our IE-CAMFT Pop-Up Events throughout 2025–2026. These gatherings allowed us to network, collaborate, and spend intentional time together outside of traditional CE events. At IE-CAMFT, community matters deeply, and creating spaces for authentic connection continues to be one of our priorities.

IE-CAMFT 2026–2027 Board of Directors & Committee Members

We are excited to officially introduce and welcome our new Board of Directors and Committee Members for the 2026–2027 term:

President: Muriel Casamayor
President-Elect: Susan Lowe
Past President: Ilse Aerts
Financial Officer: Omar Gonzalez-Valentino
Secretary: Angie Moxey
Program Chair: Jane Akponye
Membership Chair: Wandalyn Lane

Board Members At Large:

-   Dennis Mullenix II
-   Paul Allen Jr.
-   Ayo Amadu (Newsletter/Website)
-   Imani Coleman
-   Crystal Folk

Please join us in welcoming our leadership team. We look forward to creating more opportunities for collaboration, advocacy, professional growth, and community building together.

Upcoming Strategic Meeting & Membership Fee Discussion

We also want to share that IE-CAMFT is currently exploring membership and event fee changes beginning August 1, 2026. However, before any final decisions are made, we want to hear from YOU.

Your voice and input matter.

We invite all members to attend our upcoming Strategic Planning Meeting: More info coming soon!

During this meeting, proposed fee changes will be discussed, including:

-   $25 External Seminar Fee / On-Demand Access (Non-Members)
-   Live trainings remain FREE for members
-   $35 Pre-Licensed Membership (No change)
-   $60 Clinical Membership
-   $75 Associate Membership

These proposed changes are intended to help sustain and expand the services, workshops, networking opportunities, community events, and educational programming we continue to provide for our members throughout the year.

We strongly encourage you to attend, share your feedback, and be part of the conversation and decision-making process.

Welcome Aboard Event — June 26

Save the date!

Join us on June 26 at 6:00 PM for our Welcome Aboard Event — an evening to meet and connect with our new board members and fellow IE-CAMFT community members.

This will be a space for networking, connection, and celebration, with more exciting details to come soon.

Please RSVP to receive additional information regarding the location and event details.

We cannot wait to see you there!

Interested in Presenting a Seminar?

We are always looking for clinicians who bring clinical expertise, ethical insight, lived experience, and community-centered perspectives.

If you are interested in presenting a training or seminar, please submit a Seminar Presenter Form through our website. Our leadership team will follow up with next steps.

We remain committed to uplifting diverse voices and innovative approaches to care.

Marketing Mondays — Share Your Work

Are you launching something exciting?

-   Therapy Groups
-   Trainings or Workshops
-   Community Events

Submit your offering through our Marketing Monday Form, and we’ll help amplify your work on social media.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the members who attended our IE-CAMFT Pop-Up Events throughout 2025–2026. These gatherings allowed us to network, collaborate, and spend intentional time together outside of traditional CE events. At IE-CAMFT, community matters deeply, and creating spaces for authentic connection continues to be one of our priorities.

IE-CAMFT 2026–2027 Board of Directors & Committee Members

We are excited to officially introduce and welcome our new Board of Directors and Committee Members for the 2026–2027 term:

President: Muriel Casamayor
President-Elect: Susan Lowe
Past President: Ilse Aerts
Financial Officer: Omar Gonzalez-Valentino
Secretary: Angie Moxey
Program Chair: Jane Akponye
Membership Chair: Wandalyn Lane

Board Members At Large:

-   Dennis Mullenix II
-   Paul Allen Jr.
-   Ayo Amadu (Newsletter/Website)
-   Imani Coleman
-   Crystal Folk

Please join us in welcoming our leadership team. We look forward to creating more opportunities for collaboration, advocacy, professional growth, and community building together.

Upcoming Strategic Meeting & Membership Fee Discussion

We also want to share that IE-CAMFT is currently exploring membership and event fee changes beginning August 1, 2026. However, before any final decisions are made, we want to hear from YOU.

Your voice and input matter.

We invite all members to attend our upcoming Strategic Planning Meeting: More info coming soon!

During this meeting, proposed fee changes will be discussed, including:

-   $25 External Seminar Fee / On-Demand Access (Non-Members)
-   Live trainings remain FREE for members
-   $35 Pre-Licensed Membership (No change)
-   $60 Clinical Membership
-   $75 Associate Membership

These proposed changes are intended to help sustain and expand the services, workshops, networking opportunities, community events, and educational programming we continue to provide for our members throughout the year.

We strongly encourage you to attend, share your feedback, and be part of the conversation and decision-making process.

Welcome Aboard Event — June 26

Save the date!

Join us on June 26 at 6:00 PM for our Welcome Aboard Event — an evening to meet and connect with our new board members and fellow IE-CAMFT community members.

This will be a space for networking, connection, and celebration, with more exciting details to come soon.

Please RSVP to receive additional information regarding the location and event details.

We cannot wait to see you there!

Interested in Presenting a Seminar?

We are always looking for clinicians who bring clinical expertise, ethical insight, lived experience, and community-centered perspectives.

If you are interested in presenting a training or seminar, please submit a Seminar Presenter Form through our website. Our leadership team will follow up with next steps.

We remain committed to uplifting diverse voices and innovative approaches to care.

Marketing Mondays — Share Your Work

Are you launching something exciting?

-   Therapy Groups
-   Trainings or Workshops
-   Community Events

Submit your offering through our Marketing Monday Form, and we’ll help amplify your work on social media.

Let’s continue supporting and celebrating one another.

Why Join or Renew IE-CAMFT?

IE-CAMFT is more than CE classes — it is connection, mentorship, advocacy, and professional sustainability.

Members receive access to:

-   Support groups across career stages
-   Meaningful networking and collaboration opportunities
-   Monthly CEU trainings
-   Leadership and volunteer pathways
-   Job, practicum, and internship postings
-   Visibility through our community platforms

Your membership strengthens our chapter’s collective voice.

If you are not yet a member, we would love to welcome you. If it is time to renew, thank you for continuing to invest in our shared professional community.

Stay Connected

Follow and tag us on Instagram: @iecamft

Use #IECAMFT to share your reflections, offerings, professional milestones, and community moments with us.

Thank you for being part of IE-CAMFT. We look forward to continuing to grow, connect, and support one another together.

Warmly,
IE-CAMFT Board of Directors