November 14, 2024
NCIL would like to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors! These new members include individuals recently elected by the NCIL membership and individuals appointed by the NCIL Board President. New members will join current and returning Board members and will serve either one or two year terms.
Lillian Harrison – Region 3 Representative
NCIL’s President appointed Lillian Harrison to the position of Region 3 Representative this fall. Lillian is the Executive Director at Independent Resources, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware. She considers one of her greatest accomplishments as an advocate in IL to be that she is able to utilize her seats on state, county, and local boards, including the Governor’s Council on Housing, to ensure individuals with disabilities have a seat at the table. Part of the reason she wanted to serve on the NCIL Board is to open up opportunities for greater collaborations and partnerships.
Region 3 includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Jennifer Kucera – Region 5 Representative
NCIL’s President appointed Jennifer Kucera to the position of Region 5 Representative this fall. Jennifer is a firm believer in “Nothing About Us Without Us” and serves as the Healthcare Outreach Coordinator at The Center for Disability Empowerment in Columbus, Ohio. She is also a member of United Healthcare’s National Advisory Board on People with Complex Care Needs and is Chair of Ohio’s Developmental Disabilities Council.
Region 5 includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Greg Colvin – Region 6 Representative
This summer, NCIL’s membership elected Greg Colvin to the position of Region 6 Representative Greg currently resides in Oklahoma. He has been an individual member of NCIL for two years and has lived experience in disability. By serving on the NCIL Board Greg wants to help others achieve full independence.
Region 6 includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Andrew Brown – Youth At-Large
NCIL’s membership elected Andrew Brown to the position of Youth At-Large. Andrew has been a NCIL member for four years. Andrew is affiliated with Independence Associates, a Center for Independent Living in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, where he has served as a Youth Consumer Board Member. Andrew has deep knowledge of Independent Living and a passion for disability advocacy. He believes that youth presence is an important part of NCIL’s mission and will benefit the Board of Directors.
NCIL extends our deepest appreciation to outgoing Board members Samantha Moreno (Region 6 Representative) and Larissa Martin (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Committee Chair) for their guidance and leadership.
Visit ncil.org/about/ncil-board-of-directors for further information.