There are many people – staff and volunteers – who make the work of the Recovery Cafe Lafayette possible.
Please reach out to us if you are interested in joining our team.
Please reach out to us if you are interested in joining our team.
Founders
Beth Kreitl |
Kevin Espirito |
Staff
Alvina LaForge
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Lynn Johal
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Liz Richards
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Advisory Committee
We are so grateful to the dedicated members of our Advisory Committee who continue to help us carry out our mission of serving individuals in recovery throughout our community. If you would be interested in learning more about the committee and how to join, please contact Liz Richards at liz.richards@webloom.org.
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Allison MinerAllison Miner graduated from Indiana State University in 2005, majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Psychology. After graduation she began her career with Tippecanoe County Community Corrections. Allison spent fourteen (14) years with Tippecanoe County Community Corrections with ten (10) years as the Deputy Director. Ms. Miner spent her career working with those individuals who were navigating the criminal justice system while dealing with substance abuse issues. After working closely with incarcerated individuals, she realized she wanted to help others in a more proactive manner. She was offered a seat on the Board of Directors for the Home with Hope and served for seven (7) years, acting as President for one (1) year, and accepted the position as Executive Director in 2018. Allison has a passion for helping others, in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment, to develop the skills necessary to change their lives for the better and live productive and fulfilling lives.
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Rhonda Stein.
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Adam MurphyAdam Murphy serves as Homeless and Community Outreach for the City of Lafayette, Indiana. He has worked for 20 years in the field of affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization, including 10 years at the City. He currently administers supportive housing assistance for 28 persons with barriers who were chronically homeless. He has also administered housing programs in the past for persons post-incarceration, domestic violence survivors, and families saving for homeownership. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Illinois University and completed a graduate level certificate in Community Economic Development at Southern New Hampshire University.
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Tristen ComegysTristen joined Bauer as the Chief Executive Officer in February 2021. As a graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in communications, Tristen has over 10 years of experience in fund development, strategic planning, community engagement, and marketing. Her passion for Bauer's mission comes out of caring for her foster to adopt daughter, Harley. Tristen and her family enjoy hiking with their dog Bradley, traveling, and participating in volunteer opportunities in the community.
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Jeni Mills |
Omar Reyes |
In loving memory of Cathy Striefel
Cathy was committed to helping others in recovery since she embarked on her own recovery path 25 years ago. She was a co-founder, board member and volunteer for a recovery resource center in Lafayette, was a member of a group that takes recovery meetings into the jail for the current jail inmates, was involved in planning recovery rallies, recovery coalitions, and was in many other recovery-related activities and events over the years. She also sponsored/mentored other individuals in their recovery. She worked full time as a psychologist at a local outpatient community mental health center in Lafayette, which provided her with further opportunity to help others find their path to recovery. She loved to socialize with friends, loved cats and liked country music.
