Board President, Jo Todd
Jo holds a PhD in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, as well as M.A. in Human Services, focused on counseling from St. Edwards University. Her undergraduate degree is in addiction services. Jo works with individuals and groups in her private practice as well as in corporate, non-profit, and governmental settings. She organizes Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association’s Regional Coordinators, and is a member of their Board of Directors.
Board Secretary, Sandi Wilcox
Sandi Wilcox came to Jungian psychology through feminist theology and her special interest in the Sacred Feminine. Sandi is a Licensed Professional Counselor who sees adults, adolescents, children and couples in her northeast Austin office. She received her MA in Counseling Psychology with Emphasis on Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. As a retired Lutheran pastor and professional educator, she combines her understanding of theology with Jungian perspective to explore deeper meanings of the unconscious. She specializes in divorce, bereavement, parenting special needs children, and elder care issues. She facilitates a Dream Interpretation group and works with individuals in Imaginal work such as dream interpretation and sand tray. She also works with the images of trauma with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Sandi is also certified through Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association as a mental health facilitator working with clients in the arena with horses in Object Relational work. She is a longtime member and presenter for the Austin Jung Society. She has served as a board member of Austin Society of Psychoanalytical Psychology. She also serves on the Circle of Friends board of Lutheran Campus Ministry. She also serves as staff for two spoiled cats and one huge dog.
Board Member, Stephanie Zajchowski
Stephanie Zajchowski earned her Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She also holds a certification in Spiritual Direction from Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology. Stephanie has presented papers at multiple conferences and her publications appear in a variety of venues. Stephanie is co-author of Goddesses: A Skeleton Key Study Guide and co-founder of the Fates and Graces Mythologium, a conference for mythologists. Stephanie has worked in corporate marketing at Southwest Airlines and in communications and ministry assistance for the United Methodist Church. She lives in Texas with her husband and their two sons.
Board Member, Tiffani Borcherding
Tiffani Borcherding, M.A, M.Ed, is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, longtime volunteer and former intern at the Jung Society of Austin. She holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and a Master of Education. Her background as a former professional educator shapes her approach to learning and helping others. During her involvement with JSA, she has supported and facilitated groups, workshops and community gatherings centered on Jungian topics such as labyrinth walks and dream circles. As the founder of Psyche’s Lantern Counseling, she works with individuals and groups utilizing depth-oriented approaches including dream analysis and active imagination. In her spare time, she reads books on archetypes, symbolic studies and individuation from Jungian authors like Marion Woodman, Robert Johnson, Carol Pearson, and Clarissa Pinkola-Estes. She loves international travel, 90s hip-hop, iced matcha lattes, used book stores, and punk rock shows. www.psycheslantern.com
Admin and Media, Kate Holmes
Kate’s background from business administrator and operations to client services lends a strong structural background for consulting clients like the JSA. Kate is also a leader in Mind-Body Wellness as an Embodiment Coach. Kate’s interest in Jungian work started at 12, when she began independently researching religion, myth and spirituality. Her undergrad degree from New College of Florida focused on liberal arts with emphasis on the intersection between Fine Art and Personal Psychology. Her current work is body-based Empowerment education and Women’s Self-Defense. Her website is: instantpracticalembodiment.com. Kate’s hobbies include being in nature, martial arts and dance. JSA’s social media accounts, newsletter, and membership concerns are all managed by Kate; you can reach her via email at jungsocietyofaustin@gmail.com