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.
Nick Dieter
President
Bonnie Burrell
Vice President
Dave House
Past President
Sheri Wenzel
Treasurer
Donna Cates
Secretary
Bryan Wright
Deputy
Alicia Burns
Member
Terry Fassold
Member
Joshua Goff
Member
Eric Gullotta
Member
Denee Locke
Member
Carrie Mauritson
Member
Bryna McCulley
Member
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
James Cox
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
Christie Dale
Finance Manager
Arturo Gonzaga
Transportation Manager
Hazel Rico
Administrative Manager
Dalton Wiley
Community Relations Manager