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How to apply     Responsibilities & Requirements     Current Board Members

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 a brief description about yourself and your interest in the program.

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: Allison Bren (Special Needs Trust Officer, Wells Fargo)
Secretary:Jean Fennessy, Acting Secretary (WA State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
Treasurer: David W. Maloney (Financial Analyst)
Kristie English, M.Ed (English Insurance Group)
Emmy Hager (Crothall Services Group)
Carol Hiley, R.N. (Group Health Hospital)
Sheena LaShomb (PriceWaterhouseCoopers)
Mark Mincin (Microsoft)
Angela Nefcy (Microsoft)
Chris Nefcy (Computer Consultant)
Julia K. Nemer (Puget Sound Health Partners)
Matt Storey (Direct Interactions)
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.