Board Members

Taylor Presha, MA, LMHC
MHCCF President 

Founder of A Change Within, LLC | Mental Health Advocate & Speaker

Dedicated to empowering individuals and communities, I am a licensed counselor and leader with expertise in mental health counseling, youth empowerment, and professional development. As the founder of A Change Within, LLC, I provide transformative therapy. I also mentor and inspire women to reach their full potential. I am passionate about fostering growth and making a lasting impact.

Jessica Straughn, LMHC, NCC, CCTP

MHCCF President - Elect

Elizabeth Savettiere, M.A., LMHC

MHCCF Treasurer

Courtney Bishop, B.S.

MHCCF Secretary

Jessica Johnson, M.A. LMHC-QS, CCTP, CCHt

MHCCF Education & CE Co-Chair

Jessica Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor dedicated to community mental health advocacy and professional development. In her role with MHCCF, she serves as an Education & CE Co-Chair, where she is passionate about fostering professional growth and facilitating meaningful connections for clinicians. She approaches her work with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to trauma-informed care.

Madison Alvarez Brunk, M.A., LMHC, QS

MHCCF Education & CE Co-Chair

Madison is a licensed mental health professional with experience in counseling, education, and community-based services, with a particular interest in expanding access to equitable, compassionate mental health care. Through her work with MHCCF, she supports the organization’s continuing education efforts and helps create opportunities for mental health professionals to learn, connect, and grow.

Committee Members

Currently Interviewing

Legislative Chair

Currently Interviewing

Membership Chair

Kelly Timmins, Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern

Marketing Chair

Currently Interviewing

Technology Chair

Derreasha Jones

Community Service Chair

Dr. Coralis Solmon, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC

Diversity Chair

Counselor educatorowner of Self-Compassion Pathways

As Chair of the Diversity Committee for MHCCF, I aim to build a more inclusive, connected, and representative mental health community where therapists from diverse backgrounds feel seen, supported, and empowered to contribute their voices and expertise. I am especially committed to creating opportunities for meaningful connection, collaboration, professional growth, and community engagement among therapists throughout Central Florida.

Currently Interviewing

Social & Special Events Chair

Maranda Henderson, M.A., RMHCI, Certified Grief Educator

Registered Intern Rep Co-Chair

Maranda is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern and proud Florida native who is passionate about helping individuals navigate grief, anxiety, life transitions, and career decisions with compassion, authenticity, and hope. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida and strives to create a supportive, genuine environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and confident in moving toward meaningful personal and professional goals. Outside of counseling, Maranda enjoys spending time at the beach, paddleboarding, hiking, reading, and making memories with family, friends, and her puppy, Winter.

Emily Bryant, M.A., RMHCI

Registered Intern Rep Co-Chair

Emily Bryant is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern. As the Registered Intern Representative Co-Chair for MHCCF, she supports pre-licensed professionals navigating the journey towards licensure through resource development, advocacy, and programming that best serves the needs of clinicians in the community. 

Rozeena Taylor, RMHCI
Graduate Student Rep
Rozeena is a pre-licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor currently with experience across residential treatment, outpatient care, and community-based settings. Her approach is informed by leadership roles in higher education, nonprofit organizations, and K-12 instruction where she facilitated groups, designed support programs, and worked closely with learners of all ages during periods of transition and growth. Rozeena supports students in the Central Florida mental health practitioner community at the Graduate Student Representative with MHCCF!

Stephanie Corchato, LCSW

Member at Large

Virginia Monteiro

Member at Large

Nora Dkeidek

Administrative Assistant