CIL Staff
Erica Rivera
I am the Independent Living Services Coordinator, and have worked at PILR since 2007. I use my knowledge and skills to assist consumers to reach…
Andy Reichart
Bachelor of Science (BS) University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Certified ADA Coordinator, University of Missouri. Employment with PILR, Inc. since October 2007. Supervises the following programs: Employment…
Brenda Marin
Brenda works with the disabled and elderly communities located within the Inland Empire and Greater Los Angeles Area. She also provides the Spanish speaking community…
Larry Grable
As Executive Director of (SCIL) in Claremont, California, Larry is responsible for overseeing day to day operations, grant writing, human resources, program management and financial…
Tiffany Carr
Tiffany earned her Bachelor Degree in Business Management at University of Phoenix and has a background in Education. Tiffany achieved a certification from Our Lives…
Paulette Southerly
Paulette works with individuals with disabilities to promote wellness, independence, and consumer choice, as well as educating individuals, legislators, and businesses to create accommodating, inclusive…
Jan Derry
Jan Derry has been the executive director of NWVCIL since the organization began in 1993 and now serves as Co-Chair of the NCIL Task Force…
Research Team
Mary Oschwald
Mary is a Research Associate Professor and Director of The Regional Research Institute for Human Services in the School of Social Work, Portland State University.…
Rollin Shelton
Rollin is a Research Associate at the Regional Research Institute (RRI) at Portland State University. He has been working in the field of Disability Studies…
Sophie E. Yang
Sophie E. Yang is a graduate research assistant and a doctoral student in the School of Social Work, Portland State University. She has been working…
Steering Committee
Billy Altom
Executive Director of Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) Billy has had over 20 years hands-on experience in disability services community-based organizations or…
Leslie Myers
Senior program associate at the Vera Institute of Justice Leslie’s work focuses on Vera’s Accessing Safety Initiative, Victimization and Safety. Prior to joining Vera, Leslie…
Roberta Sick
Director, Crime Victims with Disabilities Project and Safety and Sexual Violence Prevention Project; Partners for Inclusive Communities; Arkansas University Center on Disabilities; University of Arkansas.…