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. 

Headshot of Nick Dieter - President of Becoming Independent

Nick Dieter

President

Headshot of Donna Cates - Secretary of Becoming Independent.

Donna Cates

Vice President

Headshot of Sheri Wenzel - Treasurer of Becoming Independent.

Sheri Wenzel

Treasurer

Headshot of Bonnie Burrell - Vice President of Becoming Independent.

Bonnie Burrell

Secretary

Eric Gullotta

Deputy

Headshot of Terry Fassold - Member of Becoming Independent.

Terry Fassold

Deputy

Headshot of Alicia Burns - Member of Becoming Independent.

Alicia Burns

Member

Joshua Goff

Member

Headshot of Denee Locke - Member of Becoming Independent.

Denee Locke

Member

Headshot of Carrie Mauritson - Member of Becoming Independent.

Carrie Mauritson

Member

Bryna McCulley

Member

Headshot of Joerg Olson - Member of Becoming Independent.

Joerg Olson

Member

Danielle Westermann

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

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