Board & Staff

Board of directorS

Vice President

B.s. Radio/TV from WTAMU M.A. Speech Communication WTAMU
Faculty member in the Speech department at Amarillo College
I love to listen to audiobooks and podcasts. I love to try new things. Right now, I am learning to play golf.
I am a board member at PILC because as a disabled person, I have been fortunate to have a rewarding career, and I want to help people with disabilities find their own success either by achieving independent living or vocational skills.

Treasurer

Master's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal justice. I have worked in the insurance and financial industries. I have been on the Texas State Independent Living Council for 1 1/2 years. I am currently the Vice Chair on that council.
I enjoy doing historical-based renaissance re-creation. This includes fencing, cooking, and brewing beer and wine.
I have a passion for advocating for those with disabilities.

Board Member

Bachelors of Disciplinary (Special Education)
My hobbies are gardening, camping, and hiking.
I want to share my expertise in education and transitioning young adults into the real world.

Chief Executive Officer

8 Years of Experience working with people with Disabilities
Golden Gate University Masters in Public Administration
I enjoy Radio Broadcasting
I am passionate about working for PILC because people with disabilities have the same right of self-determination as anyone else. I love seeing our consumers achieve their goals of living more independently.

Chief Operating Officer

8 Years of Experience working with Special Needs
West Texas A&M University
Licensed Promoter/Community Health Worker
My hobbies and interests are Traveling and Music.
I am passionate about working for PILC because it is a rewarding and exciting experience to see our consumers reach their goals of independence. We see first-hand the development and achievements of our consumers being advocates for themselves.

Program Director

15 years' of experience working with agencies in Amarillo providing services for individuals and families who have children with special needs.
I enjoy taking continuing education classes at Amarillo College and attending workshops, conferences, and trainings to help me further my education and knowledge so that I can better prepare myself to help others.
Spending quality time with my family, traveling, staying healthy, and running road races.
It’s my heart’s desire to work with individuals with special needs to learn to be independent and become strong advocates for themselves. I have a total of 30 years' experience working with individuals with special needs, beginning with my own daughter, Nikki.

Sr. Consumer Coordinator

A.A.S. Medical Office Administration
My hobbies include traveling, painting, sewing, and spending time with family.
I have been an active member in the community by volunteering since I was 12 years old.
I have volunteered at nursing homes, hospice offices, and our local Amarillo Botanical Gardens.
I love the people I work with and the impact that I make in the lives of my consumers.

Veteran Outreach Coordinator

I have an Associates in Applied Science in Criminal Justice and minored in Behavioral Science. For three years, I served a non-profit as a Resource Coordinator for the Center for Advancement a Program of Sharing Hope Ministry that helps women coming out of incarceration.
My hobbies include traveling, reading, spending time with family and friends, and watching OU football and NFL games.
I am passionate about working for PILC because I want to help educate and encourage people with disabilities to advocate, work, and live independently in a fully accessible community. I have a passion to help Veterans with disabilities have more access, choices, and control over the care they receive to remain independent and in their own homes and community by implementing a Veterans Directed Care Program for Amarillo and the surrounding counties.