OUR STAFF

Our Staff

Lidiya Belyovska

Executive Director
lbelyovska@smcil.org
Executive Director oversees and administers the total operations of the Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living (SMCIL) as set by the Board of Directors guidelines.

Pamela Ford

Deputy Executive Director/Transistion Manager
pford@smcil.org
Deputy Executive Director supports the Executive Director and manages programs and staff on a day to day basis. As Transition Manager, provide outreach, education, advocacy, and peer support. Peer support will be available for nursing facility residents and their caregivers as well as students and their families.

Stacy Tobin

IL/AT Specialist
stobin@smcil.org
The Independent Living/Assistive Technology Specialist (IL/AT) supports the needs of individuals living with disabilities through our Five Core Services. The IL/AT Specialist also manages our Assistive Technology grants and the Southern Maryland Regional Assistive Technology Loan Library.

Aracelis Torres

Office Fiscal Administrator
atorres@smcil.org
The Office Fiscal Support staff member provides leadership in the financial, administrative, and records management functions of the agency by implementing and ensuring compliance with all grant requirements and the guidelines of the general accounting procedures.

Takeya Thomas

MFP Peer Coordinator/Independent Living (IL) Specialist
tthomas@smcil.org
The Peer Coordinator assists individuals with the transition from nursing facilities to the community. The Independent Living Specialist supports the needs of individuals living with disabilities though our Five Core Services.

Hayley McKulka

Transitioning Youth Specialist/Support Planner
hmckulka@smcil.org
The Transitioning Youth Specialist provides support and information to students with disabilities and their families while connecting them to existing community services and resources in order to aid in transition from school to adult life. The Support Planner assists individuals with disabilities who qualify for Comprehensive Case Management and Supports Planning Service through Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports.

Jerry Taylor

Veterans Support Volunteer
jtaylor@smcil.org
The Veterans Support Volunteer assist in the operation of the Disabled Veterans Support Network meetings and supports Disabled Veterans as a peer and a resource.