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Board of Directors

DRAZ is mandated by federal laws to serve individuals with developmental, mental and physical disabilities. The Board of Directors reflects the diverse constituency served by the agency. Persons with disabilities, family members, and professionals are all represented. DRAZ is also committed to appointing members representative of Arizona’s diverse ethnic and cultural communities.

Disability Rights Arizona presentation from African Americans Conference on Disabilities

DRAZ is mandated by federal laws to serve individuals with developmental, mental and physical disabilities. The Board of Directors reflects the diverse constituency served by the agency. Persons with disabilities, family members, and professionals are all represented. DRAZ is also committed to appointing members representative of Arizona’s diverse ethnic and cultural communities.

Nominations for Board of Directors

Disability Rights Arizona welcomes all nominations for its Board of Directors and accepts applications throughout the year. 

The Board reviews the advocacy and legal needs of people with disabilities. It establishes priorities, policies, and the budget. 

If you are interested in serving on the DRAZ Board of Directors, please complete the application below.

Jessie Barbosa

jbarbosa@disabilityrightsaz.org

347-542-9417

Board Portal

DRAZ’s board portal helps facilitate secure digital communication with meeting documents and other information for the Board of Directors.

Board Members

Ernest Willman Portrait

Ernest Willman

Board Member
Ernest Willman, a licensed professional in Arizona, currently works full-time as a freelance Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI). His multifaceted…
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Ela Yazzie-King

Board Member
Ela Yazzie King is a member of the Navajo Nation from St. Michaels, Arizona, known for her advocacy on disability issues and for being a co-founder…

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