Joni Bertram
Joni Bertram is the Founder and Executive Director of Collect;bles for Change Foundation™. She established the organization after witnessing firsthand how frequently families seeking mental health or substance use support for their children are dismissed, placed on long waitlists, or told that no youth-specific services are available. Her work is deeply informed by both lived experience and a strong commitment to ensuring that young people are not left without help during moments of crisis.
Founder / Executive Director / Outreach and Fundraising CommitteeHaving experienced trauma in her own life, Joni is attuned to recognizing trauma in others and responding quickly and compassionately when support is needed. This perspective shapes the Foundation’s focus on access, advocacy, and timely connection to appropriate care rather than treatment delivery.
Joni is a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a Volunteer Advocate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), a member of the Drug-Free Coalition of Tippecanoe County, and a financial supporter of The Trevor Project.
As Executive Director, she leads mission strategy, public education, referral support, partnership development, youth-focused outreach, and advocacy efforts aimed at closing gaps in local mental health and substance use services. Her vision is clear and unwavering:
When teens seek mental health or substance use treatment, our communities should have local, affordable, trauma-informed practitioners, programs, and facilities ready to respond. A mental health crisis is just as urgent as a physical health crisis, and it is our responsibility as adults to ensure young people receive care when they need it most.
Laura Blaydes
Laura serves as the Secretary on the Board of Directors, contributing her experience and judgment in support of the Foundation’s mission.
She brings a professional background in law and a strong commitment to ethical governance, providing insight and guidance when appropriate.
Secretary / Finance and Treasury Committee / Governance and Operations Committee Chair
Outreach and Fundraising CommitteeBill Bertram
Bill provides essential behind-the-scenes support, including logistics direction, event staffing, setup, and tear down. His reliability and practical skillset keep the foundation’s operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Board President / Finance and Treasury Committee ChairSheady Kyle + Ace
Sheady Kyle is the co-founder of Conquering Mountains Together, a nonprofit focused on building mental resilience and supporting individuals affected by trauma, life stressors, substance misuse, and suicidal thoughts. Through CMT, she has supported widows and families in crisis, distributed essential items to Veterans, assisted households in emergencies, constructed Little Free Food Pantries, and partnered with community organizations across Indiana and Tennessee.
Her trauma-aware insight, crisis-support experience, and established community partnerships bring powerful depth to the board. As Board President, Sheady strengthens governance, enriches mission accountability, and provides invaluable perspective on serving vulnerable populations.
Governance and Operations Committee / Board AccountantJoyce Peck
Joyce holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and has 16 years of professional experience in the field. She is passionate about being involved in this organization because an immediate family member faced significant challenges and attempted to take their own life on two separate occasions. At that time, she lived in Benton County, where there were no available resources to assist. Additionally, she has volunteered at the Taste of Tippecanoe and is dedicated to making a positive impact through her work..
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Our Team
We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.
💛 United by Purpose
Together, our board represents a powerful combination of advocacy, lived experience, community service, crisis support, creativity, and developing professional expertise.
We are united in one mission: