Board of Directors
The role of the Board of Directors is to hire the Executive Director and oversee the overall direction and strategy of LIFE CIL. At least 51% of our Board of Directors must be individuals with disabilities.
Board Member Qualifications Include:
- Must be a member of LIFE Center for Independent Living
- Personal experience with disability preferred
- Knowledge and/or skills needed by the Board
- Ability to relate to and communicate well with people
- Willing to commit approximately four hours per month
Board Member Responsibilities Include:
- Attend all meetings of the Board (usually once a month)
- Participate in at least one committee of the Board as appointed by the President (usually once a month)
- Participate in Center activities
- Understand LIFE CIL’s philosophy, goals, services, and advocacy issues
- Inform Secretary of any changes in personal information
- Advance the goals and objectives of LIFE CIL
- Support all policies and decisions established by the Board
- Refrain from acting in the name of LIFE CIL without prior approval
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please complete a Board Member Application (online) or (PDF) and send the completed application via email to brianne@lifecil.org or send it to our Bloomington office: 2201 Eastland Drive, Suite 1, Bloomington, IL 61704
Officers
Liz Malone, President
Monica Innis, Vice President
Jim Martin, Treasurer
Wes Cowden, Secretary
Directors
Amber Broad
Mary Darling
Megan Klemme
Christina Sansone
Shari Weitekamp
