Meet The Team
Amanda Spalding
Branch Director - Indianapolis
Amanda has been with Bethany since 2010 and is currently serving as branch director. With over 20 years of child welfare experience, she is committed to compassionately walking alongside vulnerable children and families. She is motivated by her faith and desire to show the love and grace of Jesus to others. Amanda holds a master’s degree and clinical license in social work. Outside of the office, Amanda enjoys spending time with family (which includes three rescued dogs), cheering on her son and daughter in their sports, and traveling.
Jennifer E. Phillips
Homebuilder's Supervisor - Indianapolis
Jennifer has been with Bethany and the Homebuilders program for two years. She began serving as a practitioner and transitioned to the supervisor role in 2021. She is learning how to implement and evaluate an evidence-based practice model while adjusting to ongoing opportunities in the family preservation program. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys reading, working out and spending time with her family.
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Emily Braughton
Office Coordinator - Indianapolis
Emily oversees many aspects of our branch operations. She’s our “go-to” person in all aspects of anything IT related, HR onboarding, and general administration. Emily’s kind spirit is evident to all of those who know her. She is a devoted wife and mother of two. Outside of the office, she enjoys remodeling projects and decorating her home.
Erika Camarillo
Unaccompanied Children Program Supervisor - Indianapolis
Erika has been serving unaccompanied children since 2015. She graduated with her Masters in Social Work from Western Michigan University in 2017. In her free time, she enjoys reading and exploring the city of Indianapolis.
Jamie Price
Domestic Foster Care Supervisor - Indianapolis
Jamie joined the Bethany team in 2011. She has her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Ball State University. She has worked in numerous programs over the years including family preservation, pre and post adoption therapy, domestic and international adoption, and foster care. She has been in a supervisory role in our foster care program since 2019 working closely with the licensing and case management teams to provide exemplary care and support to all families. Outside of the office, Jamie enjoys spending time with her husband and three children traveling and exploring hidden gems on their adventures.
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Joseph Schulz
Director of Donor Engagement - Indianapolis
Joe joined the Bethany team in February 2017. He has been involved in non-profit donor engagement, advocating for child-related causes, for many years after a successful career in the for-profit arena. Joe is passionate about caring for vulnerable children and loves giving people the opportunity to partner with Bethany to change the lives of children in need. He and his wife have three adult children and six grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities, travelling, and hanging out with good friends.
