HAPI BOARD 2025
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Mary Bers (Secretary)
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Molly Bombardi-Mount (Past Chair)
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Claudia Bonnyman (Vice Chair)
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Rob Cotterman
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Kelly Dorsey
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Joshuah Gregory
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Kathy Griffin
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Leanne Hyde
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Mary Linden Salter (Chair)
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Shelby Singleton
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Alondra Soto
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James Waller (Treasurer)
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NeKeisha Wheeler
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Evelyn Yeargin
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Lynece Benton-Stewart
Executive Director
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Lynece Benton-Stewart oversees teaching and administrative staff, works with the Board of Directors to identify strategic plans and policies, leads efforts to gather evaluative data of HAPI’s programs, and identifies opportunities for growth through fundraising, partnerships, and service expansion. Ms. Benton-Stewart has over 20 years of clinical experience, is a licensed mental health counselor, and is pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Counseling: Teaching and Supervision. She is passionate about using art in the recovery process, is an art collector, and volunteered with HAPI for years before her appointment as Executive Director.
To contact our team click their names below to send an email. ​​
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Lisa Chibbaro- West TN Program Coordinator​
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Joshua Jackson - Middle TN Program Coordinator
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Janelle Wilson - Volunteer Engagement Coordinator (AmeriCorps)
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Sheena Adams-Avery -Community Engagement Inclusion and Belonging Manager​
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TEACHERS
Marlynda Augelli
Marlynda holds a C.F.A. degree and has extensive experience with after-school art programs. She teaches art classes and occasionally offers workshops in printmaking and tie-dyeing.
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Marta Beatriz
Marta is a contemporary artist, poet, and singer who has lived in Memphis, TN, since 2013. She is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist through the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and a Therapeutic Art Coach with Transformation Academy. Marta uses the healing arts as a creative tool to help individuals manage mental health symptoms.
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Selina Hyzer
Selina graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. In 2020, she joined HAPI as the Outreach and Arts Coordinator. As her ministry in Coffee County grew, Selina felt called to pursue it full-time. In 2021, she transitioned out of her administrative role at HAPI but continues to serve as an instructor and independent artist.
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LeeAnn Love
LeeAnn holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Lesley University. She is a licensed art therapist and clinical mental health counselor. LeeAnn runs a private practice and has developed art therapy programs for children, youth, and families. Learn more at leeannlove.com.
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James Spearman
James earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and specializes in interior architectural design and space planning. In addition to teaching art classes at HAPI, he has also taught at elementary schools and the YMCA. Explore his work at jamesspearmangallery.com.