Tamy Ratto

Tamy has been with EBI since 1997, when she was hired as the first Independent Living Skills Instructor. She appreciates the connections with clients and families, who demonstrate what it is to be strong and the importance of acceptance. Tamy has dedicated herself to EBI because she is committed to the mission of empowering others to live lives that are valued and purposeful. Tamy also has a special expertise in assisting people to secure affordable housing and public benefits (SSI, SSDI, MediCal and MediCare). In 2009, Tamy received the Diane Lipton Memorial Award for Outstanding Advocacy. In her free time, Tamy loves spending time with her family and puppies.