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Amy Beck
Executive Director
amybeck@lvcil.org
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Amy has been Executive Director of LVCIL since 1999, and was the president of LVCIL's incorporating Board of Directors in 1990. She holds a BA in Social Work from Elizabethtown College (Go E-Town!) and an MSW from Marywood University. Amy is an Elvis fan and a fanatic for the Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps (Go Bucs!). A card-carrying member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Amy loves music in all its forms. Amy can sum up her passion for IL with the quote, "A community which excludes even one of its members is no community at all."
Robert Graves
Assistant Director
robgraves@lvcil.org
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Robbie graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education. An avid baseball fan, when not at work, he can most often be found watching or listening to the Philadelphia Phillies or at Coca-Cola Park cheering on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. He also enjoys American History, reading and spending time outdoors. A person with a disability himself, he has over 17 years experience working with people with a variety of disabilities in the Lehigh Valley.
Robert Amelio, Jr.
Community Support Coordinator/Information & Referral
bamelio@lvcil.org
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Bob, also known to some as "Bubba," is an ICC Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner which means he is certified to conduct accessibility site surveys on new and existing building. He is the president of the Freewheelers Athletic Organization, which includes wheelchair tennis, basketball, and bowling enthusiasts. He is assisted by his mobility service dog, Bear.
Annette Drobil
Community Support Coordinator
annettedrobil@lvcil.org
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Annette enjoys working with the staff at CIL whose mission is to continually help others. Part of Annette's time at CIL is devoted to work at the Supported Independent Living facility on the Allentown Good Shepherd campus. She is a Family Mentor for Habitat for Humanity and in her free time she enjoys many outdoor activities offered throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Eladio Gonzalez
Community Support Coordinator
eladiogonzalez@lvcil.org
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Eladio or Eli graduated in 2005 from Lehigh Valley College with a degree in Business and a specialization in Criminal Justice. Since graduating Eli has been employed as a Case Worker. Eli is a fan of the high seas, spending his spare time working on his boat and fishing. He is also an official "Beach Bum" favoring the Atlantic Coast and spots such as Virginia Beach, VA and Ocean City, MD. He also likes to hunt and most all enjoys spending time with his wife and children.
Seth Hoderewski
Independent Life Coach
sethhoderewski@lvcil.org
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Seth graduated from Penn State University with a BA in Psychology. He enjoys playing basketball and helping to coach both baseball and basketball for his son. He is a huge New York Yankees fan and enjoys going to local IronPigs games. He enjoys all kinds of music, travel, and being with his family.
Jodi Jones
SLIRS Program Assistant
jodijones@lvcil.org
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Jodi began her time at LVCIL as a volunteer. Now she is the SLIRS Program Assistant and assists with scheduling interpreters for jobs. She is the proud owner of two dogs and enjoys bowling and travel.
Joseph Krycia
Community Support Coordinator
joekrycia@lvcil.org
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Joe began his affiliation with LVCIL as a member and then Vice President of the LVCIL Freewheelers. Although his sport of choice is wheelchair basketball, Joe likes to try any and all sports. He also enjoys music, movies, playing guitar and spending time with his wife, his family and his two dogs.
Lori Hetherington
SLIRS Fiscal Assistant
lorihetherington@lvcil.org
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Lori was a volunteer for SLIRS before replacing her mother-in-law as Fiscal Assistant. She is a certified Domestic Goddess and spends her free time working as a taxi driver, referee and cook for her brood. Prior to being a full-time Mom, Lori worked for seven years at a local telephone provider.
Michele Marks
SLIRS Program Coordinator
michelemarks@lvcil.org
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Michele 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 educational institutions 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 e-mail or make an appointment to visit!
Greg Bott
Development Coordinator
gregbott@lvcil.org
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Greg joined the LVCIL team as D.C. in November 2009. He is a graduate of Kutztown University (GO Golden Bears!) with a BA in Speech Communication and minor in Public Relations. While not cheering on the Yankees, Greg enjoys writing, music, and spending time with his girlfriend and family.
Debbie Rozear
Community Support Coordinator
debbierozear@lvcil.org
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Debbie started here as a volunteer and was hired in May of 2005. She enjoys many types of crafts, reading, writing and long walks. She completed her first 5K walk with First Strides in the Fall of 2006.  Debbie is accompanied to work by her service animal, Mark.
Francisco Sainz de la Peña
Housing Coordinator
fsainzdelapena@lvcil.org
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Francisco graduated from Cedar Crest College with a degree in Liberal Arts. He is a PA Certified Spanish teacher and has an Associate's Degree in Business Administration. Presently, he is pursuing a Masters Degree in Counseling. He has 16 years of experience in real estate and mortgage lending. He loves to read, practice Tae Kwan Do and is fond of cats.
Cara Steidel
Fiscal Coordinator
carasteidel@lvcil.org
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Cara enjoys playing tennis, attempting to play golf, officiating field hockey, bike riding, book clubbing, cheering for Lafayette and the University of Maryland (fear the turtle). She is also a fan of the Boston Red Sox. She loves to be outside but if she has to be inside she is glad it's at LVCIL.
 
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