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Florida Rehabilitation Council
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Who We Are

2025 FRC Council Members

Tammy Davis, Chair Represents business, industry and labor
Derek Arnold Represents community rehabilitation providers
Peggy Aune Represents public education
Bonnie Barlow Represents business, industry and labor
Diane Cholcher Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Dalene Laibl-Crowe Represents individuals with disabilities
Farides Garcia Represents parent training
Richard Ippolito Represents current or former applicants/recipients of VR services
Allison Klein Represents the Disability Rights Client Assistance Program
Chris Leto Represents business, industry and labor
Paul Micklow Represents business, industry and labor
Jose Morales Represents individuals with disabilities
Nicole Reed Represents the Florida Independent Living Council
Kelly Rogers Vocational Rehabilitation Director
Matt Motko Represents community rehabilitation providers
Christopher Romero Represents current or former applicants/recipients of VR services
Denis Roy Represents individuals with disabilities
Meredith Stanfield Represents the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors
Alisa Stock Represents individuals with disabilities

Members are appointed by the governor and the majority of members must be representatives of individuals with disabilities. Each member is unique. Some of the things they have in common are the:

  • Commitment to public service
  • Willingness to learn
  • Commitment to build and sustain relationships
  • Desire to take risks, try new things and to make mistakes
  • Willingness to work
  • Ability to follow through
  • Desire to listen
  • Ability to express a vision
  • Willingness to collaborate with people with different points of view, and
  • Ability to advocate for individuals you represent

Organizational Structure

Executive Committee

  • Conducts Council business in collaboration with the full Council
  • Reviews By-Laws every five years or as needed
  • Promotes and maintains VR/Council relations

Evaluation /Planning Committee

  • Reviews and advises on State Plan
  • Develops feedback for customer satisfaction survey
  • Reviews and advises on draft VR policy changes
  • Develops feedback to the Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment
  • Maintains FRC Accountability Checklist

Legislative/Public Awareness Committee

  • Oversees and provides input on development of Annual Report
  • Coordinates legislative education and advocacy efforts
  • Organizes and promotes public outreach efforts including those with federally mandated partners