Kate Wallace, Chair
Tana Murphy, Chapter Liaison/Secretary
Elise Gilbert Hall, Treasurer
Jadira Rodriguez, M.S., LMHCA, Alliance Representative
Hi, I’m Jadira Rodriguez, M.S., LMHCA. I’m a clinical counselor in private practice with a strong passion for working with the perinatal population. My work is centered on supporting individuals through the emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting, using a trauma informed and culturally responsive approach.
I’m currently focusing my practice specifically on perinatal mental health and have pursued specialized training to better serve birthing people during this transformative time.
As the Alliance Representative on the PSI Board of Directors, I’m honored to help strengthen partnerships between PSI and like-minded organizations. I believe deeply in the power of collaboration to expand access to care and promote mental health equity for all families.
Outside of my professional work, I enjoy reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with my family.
Kellie Walshe, Fundraising and Events Chair
Kellie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Certified in Perinatal Mental Health. Kellie specializes in the Perinatal population, including infertility, postpartum anxiety and depression, grief, and recurrent loss. Kellie is the Clinical Director of Embodied Living Counseling, LLC and Co-Founder of Embodied Training Institute, where she creates and delivers trainings aimed at engaging with and encouraging continued education for clinicians and therapists. Kellie holds the title of Fundraising Board Member for the RI Chapter of PSI and is passionate about supporting and advocating for birthing individuals and families.
Ashley Luongo, LMHC, PMH-C (she/her), Social Media and
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Ashley Luongo, LMHC, PMH-C (she/her) is a licensed mental health counselor in RI and MA working in private practice. She specializes in pregnancy loss, infertility and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. In addition to completing the training required for the PMH-C Ashley has also completed a 10 month post graduate course on infertility. In her free time Ashley enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family and during the summer you can find her at the beach.
Jennifer Irey, Outreach and Engagement Coordinator 
Jennifer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and also holds a certificate for perinatal mental health (PMH-C). She owns a private practice specializing in this, and is passionate about supporting individuals through the emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. In her role as Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for the Postpartum Support International Rhode Island Chapter, Jennifer is dedicated to increasing awareness of maternal mental health and connecting local families with accessible, supportive resources. She is committed to reducing stigma and ensuring parents know they are not alone in their journey. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her daughter, friends and family, being involved with the local PTO, and enjoying the beauty RI has to offer.
Dr. Katie Kinsella, Scholarship Chair 
Katie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. She has a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, is an Approved Clinical and AAMFT Supervisor, and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician. Katie is the founder of Illuminate Life Counseling, Illuminate Whole Mother, Illuminate Nuestras Vidas, and ILC Wellness and Training Alliance. She specializes in the family growth process including infertility, miscarriage, childbirth trauma, marriage counseling before and after children, and postpartum mental health. Katie holds the title of Scholarship Board Member for the RI Chapter of PSI and is passionate about assisting professionals in receiving necessary training and supportive certifications to aid birthing individuals and families.
