PSI Officers and Committee Chairs
President
Tamara Saylor
Raised by a pack of wild philosophers and poets in the Pacific Northwest, Tamara Saylor was a would-be petroleum engineer in Alaska before a smooth-talking flatlander convinced her to become a Midwestern wife and mother. The children are now grown, and she’s retired from marketing and patient care, but her lifelong love of words persists. She hopes to help PSI grow in education, encouragement, and opportunities for Hoosier poets to gather and share their work.
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First Vice President
Jarek Jarvis Jarek Jarvis (he/him) is a Hoosier poet. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Western Kentucky University. He lives in Central Indiana where he teaches English at a high school. His poems have been featured in Washington Square Review, The Bangalore Review, Penmen Review, and elsewhere.
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Second Vice President
Martha McDaniel Martha is an author, poet, and mental-health advocate who shares real-life experiences through creative writing. Her work focuses on resilience, self-discovery, and the fight to overcome mental-health challenges.
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Treasurer
Reina DeCapua Membership Chair 
Reina is married to Matt, and mother of Simon and Aaron. She spent her career working as an Industrial Controls Automation Engineer in the manufacturing industry. Her poetry is drawn from engagement in creation, current events and personal experiences. Two of Reina’s poems received honorable mention in the 2024 Poetry Society of Indiana’s Fall contest. Find her on LinkedIn
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Secretary
Kristina Kelly 
Kristina is a sci-fi, fantasy, and poetry author whose works include the coauthored fantasy and sci-fi fusing series, the Etherea Cycle, her sci-fi and fantasy poetry collection Imaginari (which includes her photography), and the fantasy romance Tavern Tale. Her day job includes ten years of experience in business analysis and technical writing. She has two children and resides in Noblesville. You can learn more about Kristina at kristinaseyes.com
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PSI is what YOU make it!
Any PSI Member in good standing can volunteer for Board Officer and/or Appointed positions. In addition to their elected positions, our current Board officers are acting as other Chairs, so if you are a PSI Member and are interested in helping out behind the scenes, please contact us at [email protected].
Chairs and Committees have been part of PSI's success for over 80 years. Now we're in the digital age, and PSI continues to encourage poets and support poetry writing in innovative and exciting ways. A lot of communication and outreach is faster and easier than in the past. Events, contests, workshops, writing sessions and more can be both in-person and digital. So much can be planned, promoted, executed, and shared across platforms like our website, Zoom, social media, and in other ways.
Many hands make light work!
PSI's Board Officer and Appointed positions are listed below.
Chairs and Committees have been part of PSI's success for over 80 years. Now we're in the digital age, and PSI continues to encourage poets and support poetry writing in innovative and exciting ways. A lot of communication and outreach is faster and easier than in the past. Events, contests, workshops, writing sessions and more can be both in-person and digital. So much can be planned, promoted, executed, and shared across platforms like our website, Zoom, social media, and in other ways.
Many hands make light work!
PSI's Board Officer and Appointed positions are listed below.
Board Officers:
- President
- 1st Vice President
- 2nd Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Membership Chair
- Events & Opportunities Chair
- annual Spring Fling Convention Chair
- annual Fall Rendezvous Convention Chair
- Website & Technology Chair
- PSI Annual Poetry Contest Chair
- Manningham Trust Student Poetry Contest Chair
- Nominating Committee Chair
- Development & Fundraising Chair
- Society Historian
- Public Relations/Promotions Chair
- Social Media Chair
- Youth Outreach Chair
Download the PSI Constitution & ByLaws
Previous Board Members
President
Mona Mehas, 2025
John Hinton, 2024
Michael E. Strohsal
Mona Mehas, 2025
John Hinton, 2024
Michael E. Strohsal
Vice President
Morgana Galvan, (Pen name Morgana Shea), 2023-2025. Morgan also acted as compiler, and proofread and published anthologies Ink to Paper, 8, 9, and 10, as well as cover designer. She also illustrated Ink to Paper Volume 10. She served as interim Vice President starting in 2022.
Morgana Galvan, (Pen name Morgana Shea), 2023-2025. Morgan also acted as compiler, and proofread and published anthologies Ink to Paper, 8, 9, and 10, as well as cover designer. She also illustrated Ink to Paper Volume 10. She served as interim Vice President starting in 2022.
Second Vice President
Mona Mehas, 2024
Morgan Galvan, 2023
Alys Caviness-Gober
Mona Mehas, 2024
Morgan Galvan, 2023
Alys Caviness-Gober
Secretary
Kaela Hinton
Alys Caviness-Gober
Sarah Morin
Kaela Hinton
Alys Caviness-Gober
Sarah Morin
Treasurer
Chuck Kellum, 2018-2024
Jenny Kalahar, #. Jenny also acted as compiler for Ink to Paper and served as Premier Poet.
Chuck Kellum, 2018-2024
Jenny Kalahar, #. Jenny also acted as compiler for Ink to Paper and served as Premier Poet.