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Statewide Independent Living Council
Board Information
Policy Area
Health and Human ServicesPurpose
to participate in planning with and advise the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind concerning the provision of independent living services for persons with disabilities, in compliance with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act.Seat Restrictions
Term Limit: 2 | Term Length: 3Compensation
Council members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses as provided for in the Rehabilitation Act and subject to the annual appropriation and allocation of federal funds, in conjunction with any annual contribution by the Commonwealth.Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Baldi | ILC Rep. 10 (BCIL) | Governor | January 9, 2029 |
| Mr. Youcef J. Bellil | With Disability 5 | Governor | December 23, 2026 |
| Andrew Brown | With Disability 7 | Governor | December 23, 2026 |
| Ms. Mary Dennesen | With Disability 3 | Governor | December 23, 2026 |
| Desiree Forte | With Disability 13 | Governor | December 23, 2025 |
| Ms. Elizabeth Franklin | With Disability 1 | Governor | December 23, 2025 |
| Ms. Nancy Garr-Colzie | With Disability 4 | Governor | December 23, 2027 |
| Ms. Naomi Goldberg | EXO - Office on Disability | Ex Officio | September 15, 2026 |
| Ms. Rebecca A. Gutman | Service Provider to or Parent Disabled 2 | Governor | December 23, 2024 |
| Mr. Steven S. Higgins | ILC Rep. 6 (IA) | Governor | December 23, 2025 |
| Ms. Bonnie M. Jones | With Disability 2 | Governor | December 23, 2025 |
| Mr. Michael D. Kennedy | ILC Rep. 5 (CLW) | Governor | November 29, 2027 |
| Betty King | With Disability 10 | Governor | December 23, 2027 |
| Yves Lamitie | EXO - Mass Rehab Comm. | Ex Officio | December 1, 2026 |
| John Mitchell | With Disability 12 | Governor | August 13, 2027 |
| Yacine Ndiaye | With Disability 14 | Governor | October 20, 2027 |
| Ms. Lisa Orgettas | ILC Rep. 7 (DLC) | Governor | November 29, 2026 |
| Matthew Pellegrino | ILC Rep. 1 (NILP) and IL Director | Governor | April 13, 2027 |
| Roxy Rocker | With Disability 9 | Governor | January 3, 2029 |
| Cody Rooney | With Disability 15 | Governor | December 28, 2028 |
| Kara Sittig | EXO - Mass. Comm. for the Blind | Ex Officio | August 21, 2026 |
| Betty J. Tegel | With Disability 8 | Governor | December 23, 2027 |
| Mr. James Amato Tozza | With Disability 6 | Governor | December 23, 2026 |
| Mary-Kate Wells | With Disability 11 | Governor | July 19, 2027 |
| - | ILC Rep. 11 (STAVROS) | Governor | November 29, 2021 |
| - | ILC Rep. 3 (AdLib) | Governor | December 23, 2024 |
| - | ILC Rep. 2 (SCIL) | Governor | November 29, 2023 |
| - | Service Provider to or Parent Disabled 1 | Governor | November 29, 2018 |
| - | ILC Rep. 4 (CORD) | Governor | December 23, 2024 |
| - | ILC Rep. 8 (MWCIL) | Governor | May 6, 2025 |
| - | ILC Rep. 9 (MILCB) | Governor | October 21, 2019 |