RespectAbility is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, and that advances policies and practices that empower people with disabilities to have a better future.

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RespectAbility

RespectAbility's headquarters in Rockville, MD, United States

Ariel Simms

Kevin McCloskey

Wally Tablit

Graciano Petersen

Donjeta Sahiti

Tonya Koslo

Franklin Anderson

Lauren Appelbaum

Matan A. Koch

Randall Duchesneau

Gabrielle Einstein-Sim

Delbert A. Whetter

Linda L. Burger

Ila Eckhoff

Shelley Richman Cohen

Khadija Bari

Christine Cadena

Evelyn Kelley

Eleanor Clift

Sneha Dave

Karen Horne

Jaime H. Pacheco-Orozco

Janie Jeffers

Donna Meltzer

Craig Leen

Victor Santiago Pineda

Gerard Robinson

Lupe Ramos-Silva

Andrew Egan

Paul Martin

Ollie Cantos

Judith Creed

Vivian G. Bass

Jim Sinocchi

Vincenzo Piscopo

Tom Newman

Daniel Goldsmith

Malhar Shah

Nicole Leblanc

Bill Gaventa

Tamala Patrice Scott

Faye Tate

Bianca Casanova Anderson

Stacie M. de Armas

Rhonda Abbott

The Board Members & Advisors at RespectAbility play a pivotal role in providing strategic direction, governance, and oversight for the organization. They work collaboratively to ensure that RespectAbility's mission of empowering people with disabilities and creating systemic change is effectively pursued. Through their collective expertise, they guide policy development, organizational practices, and fundraising efforts to support long-term sustainability and impactful outcomes.

Board Members & Advisors

The Entertainment & News Media Team at RespectAbility works to influence and improve the representation of people with disabilities in media. They collaborate with entertainment industry stakeholders, provide consulting services, and develop strategic partnerships to promote inclusive storytelling. The team also coordinates media campaigns and public relations efforts to highlight disability issues and celebrate positive portrayals of disabled individuals in film, television, and news media.

Entertainment & News Media Team

This department provides expert guidance and recommendations to support decision-making and strategy development for the organization.

Advisory Services

This department oversees the strategic direction and overall management of the organization.

Executive Leadership

The Development and Philanthropy Team at RespectAbility focuses on securing funding to support the organization's mission by cultivating and managing relationships with donors, partners, and philanthropic entities. They develop strategies for inclusive philanthropy, manage grant applications, and lead initiatives that strengthen community and stakeholder engagement to advance disability inclusion and empowerment.

Development and Philanthropy Team

This department manages partnerships and outreach efforts related to entertainment initiatives.

Entertainment Relations

RespectAbility

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RespectAbility

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Board Members & Advisors

Entertainment & News Media Team

Advisory Services

Executive Leadership

Development and Philanthropy Team

Entertainment Relations

Offices

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