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Staff & Board of Directors

Staff

Headshot of young strawberry blonde haired girl and ID Life staff member Erika N.

Personal Assistant Coordinator—Pocatello

Erika N.

Manages and schedules regional Personal Assistant Services in assigned areas. Works with consumers to hire their attendants and self-direct their care to promote an independent lifestyle. Completion of care plans and educating both consumers and attendants on their duties and responsibilities.

Headshot of black haired man and middle aged Hispanic and ID Life staff member Pete G.

Independent Living Specialist—Pocatello

Pete G.

Assists consumers in maintaining independence within their homes and communities. Works with consumers to help them achieve their goals and provide resources.

Headshot of adult brunette woman and ID Life staff member Kristina W.

Personal Assistant Administrative Support—Pocatello

Kristina W.

Assists in processes of payroll, involving billing, claims/authorizations, and entering consumer information and schedules into servicing software. Manages and oversees consumer information files and provides information and referral to consumers, agencies, and others.

Headshot of young adult woman with brunette short hair and ID Life staff member Amanda J.

Executive Assistant—Pocatello

Amanda J.

Provides clerical support, information and referral, and assistance checking out equipment from our Assistive Technology Library. Responsibilities including being familiar with community services, greeting and assisting consumer, answering incoming calls, and maintaining Assistive Technology Library service records.

Headshot of middle aged Hispanic woman and ID Life staff member Lori G.

Personal Assistant Coordinator—Blackfoot

Lori G.

Manages and schedules regional Personal Assistant Services in assigned areas. Works with consumers to hire their attendants and self-direct their care to promote an independent lifestyle. Completion of care plans and educating both consumers and attendants on their duties and responsibilities. 

Headshot of young Hispanic girl and ID Life staff member Zoreida D.

Personal Assistant Coordinator—Idaho Falls

Zoreida D.

Manages and schedules regional Personal Assistant Services in assigned areas. Works with consumers to hire their attendants and self-direct their care to promote an independent lifestyle. Completion of care plans and educating both consumers and attendants on their duties and responsibilities.

Headshot of young brunette woman and ID Life board member Brynlee M.

PRN Nurse—Idaho Falls

Brynlee M.

Completes Personal Assistant in-home RN visits when necessary. Signs off on Care Plans and Significant Changes associated with consumers' Personal Assistant Services. When needed; provision of RN oversight in other aspects of business.

Headshot of young hispanic girl and ID Life staff member Sandy C.

Independent Living Specialist—Idaho Falls

Sandy C.

Assists consumers in maintaining independence within their homes and communities. Works with consumers to help them achieve their goals and provide resources.

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Personal Assistant Coordinator—Burley

RonLee G.

Manages and schedules regional Personal Assistant Services in assigned areas. Works with consumers to hire their attendants and self-direct their care to promote an independent lifestyle. Completion of care plans and educating both consumers and attendants on their duties and responsibilities.

Headshot of young blonde ID Life staff member Shanya S.

PRN Nurse—Pocatello

Shanya S.

Completes Personal Assistant in-home RN visits when necessary. Signs off on Care Plans and Significant Changes associated with consumers' Personal Assistant Services. When needed; provision of RN oversight in other aspects of business.

Leadership Team

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Executive Director—Pocatello

Michael L.

Oversee the day-to-day operations and work with the board to ensure that LIFE’s overall mission and goals are achieved.

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Deputy Director—Pocatello

Heather C.

Assist with day-to-day operations. Expertise in financial management and human resources.

Headshot of young adult Hispanic woman and ID Life staff member Brianna T.

Independent Living Program Manager—Pocatello/Idaho Falls

Brianna T.

Oversees our Independent Living Program with expertise in helping individuals set and reach their independent living goals. Responsible for ensuring LIFE complies with regulations set forth in the Rehabilitation Act.

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Personal Assistant Program Manager—Pocatello

Joseph V.

Oversees our self-directed Personal Assistant Program with expertise in understanding Medicaid’s Aged and Disabled Waiver. Responsible for ensuring consumers and LIFE are complying with Medicaid regulations.

Board of Directors

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Boaed Member

Rick H.

Rick Huber has been an advocate for people with disabilities for over twenty five years. Being a person with lived experience of mental health disorders, has lead to being active as a member of the Idaho State Planning Council on Behavioral Health among several other councils and governing boards, including the Idaho State Independent Living Council.

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Treasurer

Mark G.

Mark worked 34 years for the Pocatello and Butte County school districts as a teacher, coach, vice-principal and principal.  He then worked for 2 state disability agencies, advocating for kids and parents. 

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Chair

Sandra D.

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Board Member

Carol C.

Carol has a passion for assisting individuals in becoming independent in their lives.  She retired in 2020 from a 30 year career working with individuals with disabilities for the Idaho Industrial Commission and most recently for the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.  Her education includes a Master of Education, Counseling and Human Services, University of Idaho, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification.

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Board Member

James F.

James works at Portneuf Medical Center as a physician liaison where he have the opportunity to connect medical providers with each other and other individuals in the community seeking care. He has worked in healthcare for over 10 years and enjoy helping others in their healthcare journey. He is married and has 4 children who keep them very busy! He grew up here in Eastern Idaho and love recreating and giving back to our community.

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Board Member

Angie O.

Wavy haired blonde smiling board member Clarissa J

Vice Chair

Clarissa J.

Clarissa is a local artist who graduated with an art degree from ISU. She is also the proud wife of her middle school sweetheart, Kolton, and the proud mom of two kids, Scout and Remi. Clarissa is passionate about making her community a great place to live for everyone!

Short haired and middle aged brunette board member Kelley O smiling for headshot

Board Member

Kelley O.

Kelley is a retired Audiologist, joined the LIFE board in 2023. “I use a wheelchair as a result of MS, but I see this as a gift, because the challenges that come with disability have opened unique opportunities.”  She makes the most of living in beautiful Idaho by exploring the outdoors with her husband in their UTV.