Our Team Members

Arlene joined DAC in March of 2021 and brings over 20 years of experience working with non-profits as well as a background in office management, recreation, and coaching.

Faye has over 10 years of experience working for nonprofits, most recently working for Lutheran Services Florida as a Family Facilitator. She also brings valuable experience from her time with Gulf Coast Jewish Community as owner/operator of an Adult Care Home and her 7 years with PARC where she held several positions.

Kim joined our team in June 2016. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio.

After retiring from my position as an ILF with DAC 10 months ago, I’m back. I was offered the opportunity to return as the Consumer Services Specialist and jumped at the chance of being part of this amazing organization again. I look forward to supporting our Consumers and Staff in this new adventure.

Becky's journey is one of dedication and compassion. Originally from Massachusetts, she has made Pinellas County her home, dedicating herself to her family and community.

Jody has been a Pinellas County resident since 1999. She graduated from University of Central Florida with a degree in Adult Education while working as a Training Instructor for USAirways.

As Executive Director Nicole oversees all Center Operations with the goal of increasing the access and independence of people with disabilities.

Christine has spent her career as an advocate for people with disabilities in New York State. For over twenty years Christine was the Director of Development and Public Relations for The Arc of Madison Cortland working on capital campaigns, planned giving, grant writer, special events and state and federal government liaison.

Julia returned to her old stomping grounds at DAC in the fall of 2016. Since then, she has been promoted to programs supervisor. She has worked in the disability field since 2003 serving in various roles: Ticket to Work manager for a local deaf service agency, coordinator and supervisor for a sister Center for Independent Living and as a facilitator at DAC. She is a mother of 5 children who are all grown and leading productive, independent lives. She is now a proud "Babi" of a beautiful grand-daughter.

Richard joined the Disability Achievement Center Team in November of 2017. He and his wife, Donna, relocated to Florida from their lifelong home in Rhode Island to be closer to their son and grandchildren.