Inland Empire Chapter of CAMFT

May President’s Message

Dear IE-CAMFT Community,

Let me reintroduce myself and share a little more about who I am — both as a clinician and as a person.

I’m Dr. Muriel Casamayor, DSW, LMFT, and I am honored to serve as your President for the 2025–2026 term. I’m a proud formerly undocumented and Afrolatina therapist whose work centers on serving undocumented and LGBTQIA+ communities, reducing stigma, and advocating for the representation of BIPOC clinicians. I teach in the UCLA Extension Public Health & Sustainability Program, own a group practice, and am a dog mom to two lovable Great Danes. I truly enjoy connecting with fellow clinicians at networking events, and I’m excited to continue building community with all of you this year.

Thank You & Welcome

I want to express deep gratitude to our Past President, Ilse Aerts, for her incredible leadership and service. Thank you for paving the way for this new term.

Please join me in welcoming our 2025–2026 IE-CAMFT Board:

• President-Elect: VACANT – We encourage you to explore this leadership opportunity!
• Past President: Ilse Aerts
• Financial Officer: Omar Gonzalez-Valentino
• Secretary: Angie Moxey
• Program Chair: Jane Akponye
• Membership Chair: Wandalyn Lane
• Board Members at Large:
• Susan Lowe
• Ayo Amadu
• Imani Coleman
• Crystal Folk

We currently have a vacancy for the role of President-Elect, and I invite those who are curious about leadership or community-building to connect with us. This is a wonderful way to get involved and help shape the future of our chapter.

What’s Coming Up at IE-CAMFT

We’ve got exciting events on the horizon! On Friday, May 23rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (online), we’ll be hosting Part 1 of our Law & Ethics training titled “It’s Just a Piece of Paper” with legal expert David Jensen, JD. Whether you're a seasoned therapist or early in your journey, this session will offer valuable insights and up-to-date legal considerations. Registration is open now — it’s just $25 for members and $50 for guests. Don’t wait — spots are filling up!

Then in June, we’ll be gathering in person for our “Welcome Aboard” event to celebrate the new term, meet new members, and build relationships across the Inland Empire. The exact date and location will be announced soon, but we promise good conversations, new connections, and maybe even snacks. Stay tuned!

Marketing Monday + Let’s Get Social!

We’re proud to spotlight the incredible work our members are doing through our Marketing Monday feature on Instagram. If you have an upcoming event, group, training, or announcement, we’d love to help share it with our community! Just fill out our quick form and we’ll do our best to post it on an upcoming Monday.

Submit here: Marketing Monday Form

And while you’re at it, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @iecamft to stay connected, see what others are up to, and build community online. Let’s make this year about visibility, collaboration, and connection. I’m so excited to continue growing with you — and I hope to see you at one of our events soon.

With warmth and gratitude,

Dr. Muriel Casamayor (She/her/Ella), DSW, LMFT