Our Team

Megan is a licensed mental health therapist with 10 years of experience. Clinically, she works most frequently with eating disorders, trauma/ (c)PTSD, EMDR, crisis intervention, shame, and existential concerns. She also enjoys clinical supervision and working with new therapists in training.

Founding Agape Wellness Collective and stepping into this role has allows her to integrate her clinical skills with other natural organizational and leadership gifts. A convert to Orthodoxy from Roman Catholicism, Megan is heavily involved in her parish's robust life, serving on the Philoptochos board and frequently volunteering. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, watercolor, and walking (yep, walking!) her two Bengal kitties.

Bachelor of Science Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, Florida

Major: Music (Sacred Music, emphasis in Vocal Performance); Minor: Theology

Master of Science California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, California

Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Dual Licensure MFT/PCC Track)

Megan Bonynge, LMFT

Executive Director

Operations & Executive Assistant

Bachelor of Arts Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California

Major: Art (emphasis in Acrylic Painting)

Certificate Program Fullerton College, Fullerton, California

Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Technology (emphasis in Architectural Design)

Thomas Bonynge

Thomas is a native Californian, raised nondenominational Protestant and a convert to Orthodoxy. He has worked the past many years as an architectural drafter, and is shifting his skills of critical thinking, analysis, and strategy into a new field of work to further the mission of Agape. Outside of work, Thomas is an avid tennis player, a creative thinker, aspiring inventor, and adept cat whisperer.

Dr. Philip Mamalakis, LMFT

President pro-tem

Megan Bonynge, LMFT

Lucy Bataneant

Secretary

Treasurer

Board of Directors

Megan founded Agape after years of sitting with people through the ups and downs of their lives, and hearing a number of themes emerge of what holds people back from being able to get the help they need.
Her full bio can be found above.

Dr. Mamalakis is a licensed therapist, and is an Associate Professor of Pastoral Care at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Boston, MA. He has been heavily involved in many Orthodox ministries over the years, and is a renowned speaker and author.

Lucy works as the Global Head of Medical Affairs for a startup company. Her business acumen, her sharp mind, devotion to the Orthodox Church, and passion for mental health make her invaluable to our Board.

AWC Does Not Belong to Us, But to the Lord. May It Be Blessed.

Thomas Perkins, LCSW

Group Programming Coordinator

Bio Coming Soon!

Grant Writing Advisor

Advisory Board

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AWC is deeply grateful to have a strong team behind us. Our Advisory Board are highly experienced individuals who are working with us in a focused capacity to grow our impact. We could not do this work without them!

Claire Pearson

Fundraising Advisor

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Sherry Safchuk

Legal Advisor

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Spiritual/ Theological Advisor

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Current Openings

Volunteer Positions Available!
Please Contact Us to Inquire!

Particularly needed:
Social Media Coordinator

contact@agape-wellnesscollective.org

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