Joni Bertram
Joni Bertram is the Founder and Executive Director of Collect;bles for Change Foundation™. She established the organization after witnessing firsthand how frequently families seeking mental health or substance use support for their children are dismissed, placed on long waitlists, or told that no youth-specific services are available. Her work is deeply informed by both lived experience and a strong commitment to ensuring that young people are not left without help during moments of crisis. Having experienced trauma in her own life, Joni is attuned to recognizing trauma in others and responding quickly and compassionately when support is needed. This perspective shapes the Foundation’s focus on access, advocacy, and timely connection to appropriate care rather than treatment delivery.
Joni is a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a Volunteer Advocate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), a member of the Drug-Free Coalition of Tippecanoe County, and a financial supporter of The Trevor Project.
As Executive Director, she leads mission strategy, public education, referral support, partnership development, youth-focused outreach, and advocacy efforts aimed at closing gaps in local mental health and substance use services. Her vision is clear and unwavering:
When teens seek mental health or substance use treatment, our communities should have local, affordable, trauma-informed practitioners, programs, and facilities ready to respond. A mental health crisis is just as urgent as a physical health crisis, and it is our responsibility as adults to ensure young people receive care when they need it most.
Founder / Executive Director / Outreach and Fundraising Committee
Laura Blaydes
Laura serves as the President on the Board of Directors, contributing her experience and judgment in support of the Foundation’s mission.
She brings a professional background in law and a strong commitment to ethical governance, providing insight and guidance when appropriate. Laura is the owner of Blaydes Law Group (est. July 2026).
Laura’s commitment to mental health initiatives stems from professional and personal experience, including a myriad of incredibly inspiring and deeply moving stories. Her resilience is showcased in her contributions to everything she does.
In her free time, Laura spends time with family and friends, often hosting amazing get togethers. As a former basketball superstar, Laura is also competitive and needless to say, an exceptional team player.
President / Governance and Operations Committee Chair
Bill Bertram
Board Member / Outreach and Fundraising CommitteeBill Bertram
Bill provides essential behind-the-scenes support, including logistics direction, event staffing, setup, and tear down. His reliability and practical skillset keep the foundation’s operations running smoothly and efficiently.
In addition to assisting in the streamlining of the organization and its internal and external processes, Bill enjoys spending time with his family and brings hands on experience to get the hard work done for CFC.
Board Vice President/TreasurerGraham Gustafson
Graham Gustafson is the Vice President and and Treasurer for Change Foundation™. He has an undergraduate background and focus on nonprofit organizations and is a certified grant writer. He received undergraduate education from Ole Miss. And a master’s degree from the University of Illinois in the field.
Graham has dedicated his professional goals toward advocacy and excellence for care of local children and unmet needs in mental health among other struggles.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife and their two dogs. As well as entertaining colleagues & friends with games and volunteering.
Board SecretaryHannah Burnau
Hannah has spent most of her life in Tippecanoe County and after beginning legal practice was driven to find opportunities to contribute to community efforts for children and teens especially focused on preventative care and meeting unmet needs.
With a background from Purdue and University of Cincinnati, and recent commitment to public service, Hannah hopes to combine varied experiences toward the goals of CFC.
Hannah has volunteered with JDRF, Special Olympics of Indiana, and the Indiana State Bar Women’s Committee. She hopes to take steps to become integrated in the heart of Tippecanoe County where challenges remain abundant and she hopes to make a difference.
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Our Team
We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.
💛 United by Purpose
Together, our board represents a powerful combination of advocacy, lived experience, community service, crisis support, creativity, and developing professional expertise.
We are united in one mission: