Staff Contacts

Amy Beck
Executive Director
amybeck@lvcil.org is a member of the Allentown Rotary Club. Amy is an Elvis fan and an avid E-town college alumni. She volunteers as a co-director of a children's music program. call extension #14

Robert Graves
Assistant Director
robgraves@lvcil.org graduated from Slippery Rock University with a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education in 1992. Amateur historian and elected officer of fraternal organization. Loves reading and spending time outdoors.
call extension #29

Robert Amelio, Jr.
Community Support Coordinator-Information and Access
ICC Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
bamelio@lvcil.orgis certified to conduct accessibility site surveys on new and existing buildings. Assists with the management of the Freewheelers Athletic Organization which includes wheelchair-using tennis, basketball, bowling billiards enthusiasts. He likes to be called Bob and is known to some as "Bubba". Bob is the "Master of the LVCIL website"-he monitors it monthly for updates and changes and is also the  Graphic Artist for LIVIN. He is assisted by one of his mobility service dogs Lady or Bear. 
call extension #11

Corrina Passaro
Development Coordinator
corrinapassaro@lvcil.org is a alumni of Kutztown University where she graduated with a degree in Professional Writing. Her hobbies include writing in her blog and reading a good book. She is also a fan of all things pirate.
call extension #20

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Brenda Palmer
Administrative Assistant
brendapalmer@lvcil.org is a staff liaison to the Board of Directors. State Certified Nurses Aid. Loves Football and Ice Skating. Organizer of the chaos.
call extension #15

Cara Steidel
Fiscal Coordinator
carasteidel@lvcil.org enjoys playing tennis, attempting to play golf, officiating field hockey, bike riding, book clubbing, cheering for Lafayette, the University of Maryland (fear the turtle), and the Red Sox.  She loves to be outside but if she has to be inside she is glad it’s at LVCIL.
call extension #13

Michele Marks
SLIRS Program Coordinator
michelemarks@lvcil.org came aboard the finely-tuned ship that is LVCIL in October of 2006. She is thrilled to be involved in a non-profit agency that supports consumer empowerment and self-determination. Michele has been actively interpreting in the community and in education for over a decade. She is a member of RID, NAD, and PaRID. She loves to hear from consumers, so feel free to contact her by email or make an appointment to visit!
call extension #21

Linda Hetherington
SLIRS -Fiscal Assistant
lindahetherington@lvcil.org joined the staff at LVCIL in February 2006 and is delighted to, once again, be working in the non-profit sector where people matter most. She has a long connection with the LVCIL, as she was a former secretary to Carl Odhner, who is the founder of LVCIL. Linda has been involved with the Beginner ASL Classes offered at the LVCIL. She loves to read, especially on the beach; spend time with family and friends and is greatly enjoying her nine grandchildren.
call extension#12

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Jodie Jones
SLIRS Program Assistant
slirsassistant@lvcil.org Jodi Jones is our SLIRS Program Assistant. Before she began working for LVCIL she was an LVCIL volunteer. She is the proud owner of two dogs. She enjoys bowling and travel.
call extension#22

Joseph Krycia
Community Support Coordinator
joekrycia@lvcil.org began his affiliation with the LVCIL as a member and then Vice President of the LVCIL Freewheelers Athletic Organization.  Although his sport of choice is wheelchair basketball, Joe likes to try anything sports related.  He also enjoys music, movies, playing guitar, and spending time with his wife, his family, and his two dogs.
call extension#26

Debbie Rozear
Community Support Coordinator
debbierozear@lvcil.org started here as a volunteer and was hired in May of 2005. She enjoys many types of crafts, reading, writing, long walks. Completed her first 5K walk with First Strides in fall of 2006. Is accompanied to work with her guide dog, Mark.
call extension#24

Annette Drobil
Community Support Coordinator
annettedrobil@lvcil.org enjoys working with staff at the CIL whose mission is to continually help others. Part of Annette�s time at the CIL is devoted to work at the Supported Independent Living facility on the Good Shepherd campus in Allentown.  She is a Family Mentor for Habitat for Humanity and in her free time, enjoys many outdoor activities offered in the Lehigh Valley.
call extension#27

Mathew Plotnick
Janitor

For general information email:
info@lvcil.org

We have the following staff positions available at this time:
No Staff Positions are available at this time.

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