Hi there! I’m Darby Sams, and I’m honored to serve as the current President of Delta Kappa, the international honor society for Marriage and Family Therapy students and professionals. I’m currently completing my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University, where I’ve maintained a 4.0 GPA while balancing clinical work, leadership roles, and—most importantly—parenthood.
I was inducted into Delta Kappa in 2023 and quickly found my heart in service and connection. I began by leading service projects and helping with social media engagement, and eventually stepped into the role of Vice President. In 2025, I proudly accepted the position of President. My mission is to foster a sense of belonging and collaboration among our members—through mentorship, shared resources, and meaningful dialogue about the future of therapy.
Outside of grad school and Delta Kappa, I’m a Marriage and Family Therapy intern with a passion for Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and creative, client-centered care. I also enjoy working with teens, couples, and families navigating grief, identity, trauma, and change.
But perhaps my favorite job title is “Mom.” I’m raising a spirited, hilarious toddler who keeps me on my toes and reminds me daily of the power of curiosity and compassion. When I’m not in session or working on a leadership project, you’ll find me crafting, reading fantasy books, or playing video games with a cup of coffee in hand.
There was a time I felt like I had to choose between being a good student, a good mom, or a good therapist—but I’ve learned that with balance, a great support system, and a whole lot of grace, I can be fully, authentically me.
My hope for Delta Kappa is to continue creating space for future therapists to grow, lead, and find their voice—because when we lift each other up, we all rise.
Hello Delta Kappa Pi Chapter! My name is Kristiana Petters. I’ve had the privilege of calling many places “home” throughout my life, including Arizona, Tennessee, Utah, and even Dongguan, China. Currently, Rigby, Idaho, has been my home for the last six years. My husband and I have been married for 12 fantastic years, and together we have two beautiful daughters.
I received my Bachelor of Science in Family Life from Brigham Young University in 2014. After nine years of caring for my daughters at home and taking on various ill-fitting odd jobs, I finally allowed myself to pursue my dream of becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist. I started at Capella University in October of 2023 and am now about to start my second quarter of internship. While my interests seem to constantly change and grow, what I am most passionate about right now is strengthening parent-child relationships and assisting individuals through sexual trauma recovery. I gravitate heavily toward experiential therapies (primarily IFS and EFT) and am constantly seeking ways to implement art and creativity into the therapeutic process. My long-term career goals include becoming an AAMFT-approved supervisor in the State of Idaho and eventually pursuing a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy.
When I’m not studying, I enjoy reading, annotating, and reviewing copious amounts of fantasy novels, spending time with my beautiful family, and pretending to be an artist.
I am intimidated, excited, and eager to serve as the Executive Vice President for Delta Kappa Pi! I hope to assist our President and Executive Board in strengthening our Chapter, and aim to be available to other members seeking extra support and encouragement through their program. Thank you!
Hi everyone! I'm Mariah Copeland Dixon, your new Vice President of Membership and Networking for Delta Kappa. I graduated from Coker University in South Carolina with a double major in English and Psychology. After college, I made the move to the DMV area and began working with a defense contractor in the engineering field. While that career challenged and grew me in many ways, my true passion for helping others led me to pursue a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, which I’m proud to say I completed in March! I’m truly honored to step into this role and connect with such an incredible group of professionals. My goal is to build meaningful connections, create empowering spaces, and help take our community to new heights. I can’t wait to serve you, grow with you, and support the continued legacy of Delta Kappa. Let’s make this a beautiful journey, together! membership@capelladeltakappa.org
Hello there! My name is Monica Madden and I'm excited to serve you all as the new Program Vice President of the Pi Chapter of Delta Kappa! My goal during my term of service is to create events that are engaging, enlightening, and aid in the growth and development of marriage and family therapists. I hope to expand the reach of our chapter through the execution of new program ideas and our service project. I am excited for this opportunity! It's going to be a great ride!
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Roxanne Bamond, PhD, LMFT is core faculty and Pi Chapter Advisor for Delta Kappa at Capella. She focuses her areas of teaching in Ethics, Residency and Practicum and Internship. Dr. Bamond received her master's degree and doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University where she also served as the Clinical Supervisor in the Student Counseling center. Dr. Bamond has been with Capella University as an Adjunct Faculty and then full-time Core Faculty since 2005. As an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Clinical Fellow, Dr. Bamond also mentors supervisors toward their Approved Supervisor Credential and post-graduate supervisees toward full licensure. Dr. Bamond also has a part-time clinical practice in Longmont, Colorado working exclusively with couples. Licensed first in Florida and then in Colorado, Dr. Bamond has served as President of the Broward Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and Board Member of the Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She is the past Member at Large on the board of the Colorado Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. When not teaching, mentoring, or counseling couples, Dr. Bamond focuses her presentations and research on distanced based supervision and therapy, couples issues, and suicide prevention.
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