Consumer Position on the Aging and Disability Resource Connection Committee for the California Department of Aging

California Department of Aging

I’m proud to announce my recent appointment as the Consumer Position on the Aging and Disability Resource Connection Committee for the California Department of Aging. As a Consumer representative with a two-year term (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026), I will represent consumers, providers, and advocates who commit to establishing a No Wrong Door System and … Read more

Second Annual Mental Health Wellness Festival

Mental Wellness Festival

I recently wrote about Turning Point Foundation’s Mental Wellness Festival for The Ventura Breeze. My objective aligns with Turning Point’s, as they and I want to raise awareness about mental health and share mental wellness pathways that support, maintain, and improve people’s mental health. See full article here

Respect key to interacting with people with disabilities

Article written about Carol Leish: Respect key to interacting with people with disabilities.

I focus more on my capabilities than my disabilities. I say, ‘We are all more similar than different,’ since it is a message that resonated with VC Star columnist Martha Shapiro during our recent interview. In her article, with my input, Martha also highlighted how to interact with people with disabilities. I was honored to … Read more