Jason Dawson has an extensive professional background, having worked in various roles in the healthcare industry. He is currently a co-owner of Avalon Alliance Homecare, LLC since February 2023. Before that, he worked as a Project Coordinator at Eskenazi Health from 2019 to February 2023, and as the Vice President of Client Services at Home Instead Senior Care from 2018 to 2019. Before that, he held multiple roles for At Home Health Services, LLC from 2011 to 2018, including Human Resources Manager, Director of Quality Assurance, and Scheduling Manager.

Jason received his BA in Human Resources Management with a focus on Personnel Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He also holds a degree in Physical Therapy from Oakwood University.

Jason is married to Shawna Loy-Dawson, and they have two children Milan Loy-Dawson and Cameron Loy-Dawson.

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Jared is a part of the team at Care to Change. His work combines the use of cognitive and behavioral strategies and deep faith in God’s healing power to help empower young people who struggle with anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideations, and addictions. Jared is trained in EMDR (or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy.  He enjoys opportunities to share God’s healing by serving the community and educating others about mental health. Jared earned a Bachelor of Science in brain and behavioral sciences at Purdue University and a master’s in mental health counseling from the University of Indianapolis. 

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Dr. Mark Dobbs, Psy.D., HSPP,  is a Clinical Psychologist and the Founder/Executive Director of IndyPsych since 1995.  Dr. Dobbs graduated from the Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. He founded the Indianapolis Christian Psychological Services and has taught as an adjunct professor in the Masters in Counseling program at Indiana Wesleyan University, as well as with the  TCMI Institute in Vienna, Austria, which is an Evangelical seminary founded by TCM International. Dr. Dobbs also serves as an elder at Chapel Rock Christian Church and has served as a trustee for Covenant Christian High School in Indianapolis, IN. Mark has been married to Cheryl for over 40 years. Their daughter, Amy, graduated from Covenant Christian High School in 2009.

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Jean Crane and Moriah Veach are on the team at Care to Change, a full-service counseling center with multiple offices in the Indianapolis area. Jean earned an undergraduate degree in Communications from Wheaton College and an M.A. in Counseling/Psychology from Trinity International University.  She specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as PTSD.  Jean is the mother of two graduates and two current students of Covenant Christian High School. Moriah earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from Cedarville University and a master’s in social work from IU.  She enjoys serving women and teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma, especially those seeking to overcome addictions. She is a 2013 graduate of Covenant Christian High School.

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Jean Crane and Moriah Veach are on the team at Care to Change, a full-service counseling center with multiple offices in the Indianapolis area. Jean earned an undergraduate degree in Communications from Wheaton College and an M.A. in Counseling/Psychology from Trinity International University.  She specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as PTSD.  Jean is the mother of two graduates and two current students of Covenant Christian High School. Moriah earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from Cedarville University and a master’s in social work from IU.  She enjoys serving women and teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma, especially those seeking to overcome addictions. She is a 2013 graduate of Covenant Christian High School.

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Abbie (Roberts) Gottfried graduated from Covenant Christian High School in 2007. She later earned her BA in English and Spanish from King University in 2011. Since then, she worked as a Children’s Book Editor at Eerdmans Books for Young Readers in 2011 and taught Upper School English at Orangewood Christian School in Orlando, FL from 2013-2018. She also briefly taught at Grace Christian Academy in Tennessee. Currently, she is a High School English teacher at Berean Christian School in Knoxville, TN since 2022. One of Abbie's deepest passions is to see the story of the Gospel unfold within the stories she reads with her students. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, reading, singing, and spending time with her family.

Abbie has been married to Alex Gottfried since 2015, and they are raising two sons, and their twin daughters are waiting for them in Heaven. 

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Dr. Jay Ferguson currently serves as the Head of School at Grace Community School  in Tyler, TX. It is the largest private school in East TX with nearly 1000 students from K-12. Before joining the school, Dr. Ferguson practiced law as an attorney in Dallas and Tyler from 1992 to 2002. He then transitioned to the education sector and served as the Director of Development at Grace Community School in 2002-2003 before becoming the Head of School.

Dr. Ferguson completed his Bachelor's degree in History from Baylor University in 1989, followed by a Juris Doctor degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1992. He later earned a Master's degree in Education from Covenant College and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Leadership Studies from Dallas Baptist University in 2018.

Dr. Ferguson is married to Ashley, and they have three daughters, Emma, Annie, and Ellen. 

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Dr. Jason Rachels is the Head of School at Calvary Christian Academy, FL since 2015. CCA is the largest Christian school in the US with nearly 3000 students. Jason has been a teacher, principal, or vice-principal since 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Greek, a Master's in Religion, an Educational Specialist, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, all from Liberty University. Jason has been married to Jennifer for 30 years, and they have three children: Willow, Maya, and Remi.

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Dr. John Patterson is the  Head of School at First Presbyterian Day School, in Macon, GA.  After being an executive in corporate America from 1998-2002, Dr. Patterson entered the education world. He served as a teacher and basketball coach in Bedford County Schools, VA, 2002-2005, then as a teacher, basketball coach, and administrator at Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, VA from 2005 to 2010. Dr. Patterson then served as the Head of School at Liberty Christian Academy from 2010 to 2020.

Dr. Patterson graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he was a starter for their Division I men's basketball team.  He then was an Active Duty Officer in the United States Army from 1996-2001, which included participating in Operation Desert Fox in 1998.  Later as a school administrator, he earned his Doctorate of Education from Liberty University.

Dr. Patterson has been married to his wife, Cindy, for 25 years.  Cindy is also an educator. The Pattersons have a daughter, Gracie, who attends Samford University.

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Dr. Steve Whitaker been the Head of School, The First Academy in Orlando, Florida since July 2003. During his tenure, the school has seen amazing growth in spiritual formation agenda, enrollment, and academic programming. He has led multiple capital campaigns for renovations and expansion of all levels of the school, to which families have pledged over $55 million. Steve has written on a variety of topics, and he recently published a book entitled In God We Trust: Five Anchor Points for Turbulent Times.  Steve earned a Bachelor’s degree from South Florida University, and M.Ed. from MidAmerica Nazarene University, and an MA in Education and a PhD in Higher Education Administration, both from the University of Louisville. He is married to Tricia, and the two have three children.

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