

The Leaders Behind Becoming Independent
Meet Our Board
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors serve as our agency’s chief ambassadors and advocates, committed to the health and future of Becoming Independent.

Bonnie Burrell
President

Nick Dieter
Past President

Terry Fassold
Vice President

Joshua Goff
Treasurer

Donna Cates
Secretary

Eric Gullotta
Deputy

Alicia Burns
Member

Dave House
Member

Denee Locke
Member

Joerg Olson
Member

Carrie Mauritson
Member

Bryna McCulley
Member

Danielle Westermann
Member

Bryan Wright
Member
Meet Our Team
Leadership Team
Our team of innovators and visionaries are comprised of dynamic people who embody and advance our mission of elevating human abilities.

Luana Vaetoe
Chief Executive Officer

Paula Finley
Chief of Services

Dan Crowell
Controller

Matt Flores
Director of Quality & Strategic Growth

Taima Thompson
Director of Living Services

Kaela Talafili
Director of Education

Stephanie Rodriguez
Service Director

Tiffany Simpson
Service Director

Jeney Anderson
Resource Development Manager

Arturo Gonzaga
Transportation Manager

Hazel Rico
Administrative Manager

Dalton Wiley
Community Relations Manager