Our Mission

WeBelong, Inc is a nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate a sense of community in Alachua county through initiatives that connect people for the purposes of pursuing mutual interests, meeting community needs, and creating opportunities for celebration and recreation. 

Our Board

President

Eric Dutton is the founder and president of WeBelong, Inc. 

Eric works as a psychotherapist, doing individual, couples, and group therapy at Gainesville Healing House. Through this work, Eric recognized in his clients (and himself) a hunger for a greater sense of community and belonging that psychotherapy couldn’t adequately provide. WeBelong, Inc. was formed to address this need. 

Eric has served on the boards of two other nonprofits, both with a mental health focus: (1) The Sarkis Family Charitable Foundation, where he served on the event planning committee for Stop the Stigma, an initiative that created an annual festival aimed at reducing the stigma associated with mental illness, and (2) Healing For All, Inc., a nonprofit aimed at reducing the disparities in mental health access. Eric still serves as secretary for Healing For All, Inc. Eric is also a leader in two community-oriented mythopoetic groups: The Gainesville Men’s Center, and The Wild Twin Folk School.

Eric is passionate about cultivating a more connected and supportive community. If you are too, please reach out to him at eric@we-belong-inc.org.

Treasurer

Andrew Henkin is the Treasurer of WeBelong, Inc.

Andrew holds a Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida and has experience working with individuals in times of transition, crisis, and personal growth. He has been involved with organizations such as Gainesville Healing House and the Alachua County Crisis Center, where he supported people navigating emotional challenges and seeking connection.

Alongside his social work training, Andrew works with world-renowned psychologist and author Dr. Cloé Madanes to help bring practical and powerful coaching tools to people around the world. In this role, he supports people in discovering new possibilities for growth and change, while also helping expand access to coaching and personal development on a global scale.

Andrew became involved with WeBelong because he values creating opportunities for people to gather, connect, and support one another. He sees WeBelong as a way to build community, rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and shared humanity.

Please feel free to contact Andrew at andrew@we-belong-inc.org.

Board Member

Daimian Holiday Scott (he/him) is originally from Gainesville, FL and moved back 10 years ago.  He loves the potential of community, and joined the WeBelong board in 2026. 

Daimian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who runs a local mental health practice called Orange You Glad Counseling, and previously served as the manager and advocate of the UF Health Adolescent and Young Adult program which assisted those undergoing the cancer experience. In his current clinical work, he provides a nonjudgmental space for individuals to process the life challenges we all eventually come across, rebuild self-trust, cultivate self-acceptance, release unhelpful patterns, and develop healthy coping strategies that honor each person’s unique journey in an honest, authentic, and playful manner.

Besides being a mental health therapist, Daimian is also a musician and film/television afficionado who has been involved in various community groups such as Gainesville Change Agents, Alachua County Crisis Center, and Show and Tell, and is a member of the local music scene. 

Daimian joined WeBelong because he believes in the power of community and togetherness to create a sense of belonging and positive change, and hopes to foster connection for others as well. 

Please feel free to contact Daimian at daimian@we-belong-inc.org.

Board Member

Liz Pratt (she/her) has lived in Gainesville, FL for 10 years, and loves being a part of this community. She has been involved in various community groups including Self-Narrate, the Alachua County Crisis Center, the Gainesville Community Chorus, Gainesville Swing Dancing Club, and is an avid fan of the local music scene. 

Liz joined WeBelong because community involvement has changed her life, and she wants to help others find where they belong as well. Liz's approach to community-building is influenced by her background in mental health, and her steadfast belief that a sense of community is one of the most important facets to having strong mental health.

Please feel free to contact Liz at liz@we-belong-inc.org.