Leadership Team

Benjamin Lyons, DBA, MACG, MAED, LCPC, LPC

He/Him | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor | Psychometry Specialist | Certified ADHD & Autism Specialist | Chief Psychometrist

Benjamin has served as an academic advisor, college educator, and career coach since 2011 and a mental health practitioner since 2018. He has been a 100% telehealth provider since 2020. Clinical specialties include adult assessment services, neurodivergence, adult career and education counseling, and telehealth services. Benjamin is an AuDHD provider. 

Past leadership roles include Secretary for the Committee on Transfer & Articulation (CoTA - Missouri Department of Higher Education), Transfer & Articulation Officer for the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Assistant Director of Financial Aid for the University of Kansas, and Department Manager for the Office of Placement & Training at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology's Clinical PsyD Program. Click here for his full CV.

Current Licenses

Chris Williams, macg, lpc, qmhp, EMDR-T

He/Him | Licensed Professional Counselor (MO) | Qualified Mental Health Professional (IL) | Youth & Young Adult Specialist | Director of Training

JOINING THE TEAM MARCH 2025

"I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, but I have a special interest in two populations: youth and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a retired elementary teacher, I have over 20 years experience working with youth, and I love bringing my ability to build rapport with them into the therapeutic setting. I also enjoy working with parents, helping them to understand how to connect with their child in developmentally appropriate ways." 

Current Licenses

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Rev. RJ Koy- Board Member

They/Them | Trust Bursar | ♿ 🌈♾️ 

RJ brings with them a wealth of experience and skills to the Purple Wellness Trust board of directors. A graduate of Johnson County Community College and the University of Kansas, they are trained as a cultural anthropologist. RJ is presently a living historian with an emphasis on European fiber arts of the 15th and 16th centuries. 

In addition to their academic background, Reverend RJ has donated their time as a volunteer chaplain at the United States Disciplinary Barracks & Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. At Leavenworth, Reverend RJ ministered to incarcerated pagans and wiccans. 

The Trust is honored and privileged to have Reverend RJ Webb serve as Trust Bursar, providing oversight to the organization's financials and record keeping. 

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Mx. Beau Underwood - Board Member

They/Them | Trust Administrative Officer | ♿ 🌈♾️ 

A Chicago transplant originally from Alabama, Beau joins the Trust board after previous service with United Postal Service (UPS) and Target Corporation - North America. With a background in the behavioral sciences, Beau is a career changer pivoting to Information Technology and is presently a student at Capella University in addition to their service with the Trust. 

Beyond their professional and academic work, they have also been involved with multiple queer and kink community groups including the Chicago Pet Patrol, Midwest FurFest, and the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom's Kink and Polyamory Aware Professionals. 

The Trust is honored and privileged to have Mx. Beau Underwood serve as a Trust Administrative Officer, providing oversight to the organization's community outreach and client care efforts.