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Neurological Vocational Services
Helping people with neurological conditions gain independence, one person, one job, at a time.

Our Neurological Vocational Services Nonprofit Organization Board is composed of local employers, representatives from our client population, representatives from the state Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), and other interested professionals and laypersons. The Board is incorporated as a non-profit entity, TIN #91-1412467, and has a 503 (c) 3 tax-exempt designation and is responsible for:

Advice/program review
The Board is instrumental in reviewing program policy and in establishing short-term goals and objectives. It also aids in the review of labor market trends, local employment practices, labor market projections, and similar technical concerns.

Fund-raising
NVS (the Non-Profit Board) supports NSVU and their clients to locate and maintain employment by supporting service grants that can be used where traditional funding is not available. This is accomplished through fundraising activities.

How to apply           top

If you are interested in becoming a Board Member, please send your resume along with the NVS New Board Member Questionnaire, which can be obtained by clicking here.

After reviewing your resume, an NVS Board representative or NVSU staff member will contact you to schedule a face to face meeting. You may be invited to an upcoming Board meeting for an informal interview. Voting will occur approximately 2 weeks after the interview and you will be contacted directly with the results after that point.

Responsibilities & Requirements           top

Desired qualities:
    • Personal connection to NVS mission
    • Demonstrated business acumen
    • Good judgment
    • Problem solver
    • Experiential diversity, age/gender/ethnic diversity

Desired skills:
    • Marketing
    • Event planning
    • Fundraising
    • Development/recognition

Current Board Members           top

President: Rubén Rivera-Jackman (King County Housing Authority)
Vice President: Matt Storey (President and Founder, Direct Interactions)
Secretary:Angela Nefcy (Microsoft)
Treasurer: Sheena LaShomb (PriceWaterhouseCoopers)
Jean Fennessy, (WA State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
David Lucien Dallaire (Fennec Consulting)
Carol Hiley, R.N. (Group Health Hospital)
Lew Kiner (FedEx)
Mark Mincin (Microsoft)
David W. Maloney (Financial Analyst)
Chris Nefcy (University of Washington)
Marc Rubens (CSG OpenLine)
Kelsey Ruiz (Alaskan Copper)
Brenda Vander-Lugt (Advocate/Past President)
Art Williams, Ph.D., LLC (Neuropsychologist)

NVSU and NVS thank the following outstanding former officers, directors, and staff for their leadership and commitment to our organization and clients. Without you, the last 30 years would have been just a dream.

  Krista Brayko Elaine Jones Carl Pererson
  Allison Bren Kathy Majnarich Pennie Pickering
  Doug Calder Dave Maxwell Cheryl Fry Roe
  Richard Cook Clarence McDaniel Lisa Schwartzenberger
  Steve Critchlow Oma McLaughlin Eltrina Simuel
  Jon Digel Shanda Means Bill Shecket
  Sherri Dobbs Robin Murphy Melissa Sullivan
  Kristie English Cheryl A. Parmele Carol A. Sund
  Jerry Galloway Carolyn Pavlov Grace Webb
  Jayne Hintze Jan Pelroy Fred Wise