The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision.
- Theodore Hesburgh

OVER the years there have been many individuals who have contributed to the growth and development of the Network. We take this opportunity to thank them for their time and dedication to the causes we all care about. The current Steering Committee is comprised of parents and professionals who bring great energy and commitment to their work, both within their own agencies and within the statewide network. We recognize that supported living takes great commitment, energy and dedication from day-to-day. Leaders are those willing to go the distance - to think beyond their own agencies to the systemic issues and the greater good. In the past year they have participated in the development of a long-range strategic plan - a PATH - for the Network and a two-day retreat that focused on lending clarity and direction to that PATH.

Leadership Committee Member Bios


Donna Bettencourt, Steering Committee Chair
Director of Supported Living Services - Inalliance, Inc.
www.inallianceinc.com

Joe Donofrio, Treasurer
Co-Founder, CHOICESS
www.choicess.com

Melanie Bazile, Secretary
Executive Director - STEP, Inc.
www.stepagency.com

Jacquie Dillard-Foss, Governmental Affairs Co-Chair
Executive Director - STEP, Inc.
www.stepagency.com

Carol McKinney, Governmental Affairs Co-Chair
Co-Founder/Executive Director - Harmony Home, Associated

Rebecca Burkhardt, Membership & Development
Director of Supported Living - Jay Nolan Community Services
www.jaynolan.org

Jennifer Lengyel, Membership & Development
Director of Community Living Services -
Jay NolanCommunity Services, Northern CA
www.jaynolan.org

Nancy Bunker, Historian
Executive Director - Independent Community Resources, Inc.

Deborah Callahan
Director - Networx Supported Living Services

Beth Gallagher
Executive Director - Life Works

Sadie Hess
Co-Founder/SLS Director - COMPASS, LLC.

Sandra Wyspianski, Data & Web Administrator/Membership Liason
Director of Information Systems - TMI, Inc.
www.tmi-inc.org

SUB-COMMITTEES

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Co-Chairs: Jacquie Dillard-Foss, Carol McKinney
Members: Sadie Hess, Jennifer Lengye
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The committees purpose is to advocate, participate and facilitate govern-
mental agencies that have an impact on supported living services in CA.
The committee develops position papers that reflect the principles of CSLN
and its membership in regards to legislation and the budget.
The committee will inform and distribute information to all concerned individuals as required by the current political need.

TRAINING
Co-Chairs: Deborah Callahan, Beth Gallagher
Members: Melanie Bazile, Joe Donofrio, Sadie Hess, Jennifer Lengyel

The committee will provide educational opportunities to stakeholders of Supported Living.  It is the responsibility of the supported living community.  The committee will design and facilitate best practice training throughout CA.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
Chair: Jennifer Lengyel
Members: Donna Betttencourt, Jacquie Dillard-Foss, Sadie Hess

This committee will review and recommend quality assurance tools that incorporate agency as well as service standards.  As tools are identified, the committee will develop processes for peer review and partner with the training sub committee to develop trainings on the tools and peer review.

MEMBERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT
Co-Chairs: Rebecca Burkhardt, Jennifer Lengyel

Members: Sandra Wyspianski

The purpose of this committee is to work alongside the Web and Database Administrator to maintain current membership, coordinate membership drive and keep an accurate data base.  In addition this committee will be responsible for recruitment and on going maintenance of the "member’s only" page of the CSLN website.

INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
Chair: Nancy Bunker
Members: Jacquie Dillard-Foss, Sadie Hess, Carol McKinney

This committee is committed to outreach, advocacy and inclusion of all providers of integrated community living options.  The intent is to build a stronger alliance to ensure the stability and growth of SLS/ILS services.
The committee will focus on the unique needs of ILS agencies and
consumers.  This committee promotes that integrated services are not
defined by level of support but by its driving principals.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Chair: Melanie Bazile
Members: All Members of Steering Committee

The conference is intended for leaders in organizations involved in SL across the state.  The committee guides the content development and organization of the two-day conference.  Committee member may participate in any of the following activities:  publicity, room moderation, audio/visual coordination, attendee registration, speaker or vendor/sponsor recruitment & contact and conference materials assembly.

 

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