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Our Team

Disability Rights Arizona’s staff includes directors, attorneys, advocates, and other administrative positions. Our staff has experience in a wide range of areas, including client advocacy, litigation, policy development, and community outreach.

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Disability Rights Arizona’s staff includes directors, attorneys, advocates, and other administrative positions. Our staff has experience in a wide range of areas, including client advocacy, litigation, policy development, and community outreach.

The Disability Rights Arizona team is experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about defending the rights of Arizonans with disabilities. Our staff works together to promote safety, opportunity, access, and self-determination for all. In addition to their day-to-day advocacy work, staff members are also involved in the community. Learn more about our staff below!

Our Staff

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Tara Miller

Representative Payee Program Manager
Tara has over 23 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. A graduate of Franklin College with a Bachelor’s Degree in…
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Arcelia Ojeda

Administration and Finance Assistant
In June 2023, Arcelia Ojeda began working at Disability Rights Arizona as an Administration and Finance Assistant. She comes with more than a decade…
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Donna Powers

Staff Advocate/Investigator
Donna Powers (she/her/hers) is a Staff Advocate and Investigator with Disability Rights Arizona and has enjoyed working with DRAZ since 2010. Donna…
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J.J. Rico

Chief Executive Officer
J.J. has worked for Disability Rights Arizona since 2001. Prior to becoming its CEO, J.J worked as DRAZ’s Litigation Director and as a staff…
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Rebecca Sobie

Senior Staff Attorney
Rebecca Sobie is a passionate disability rights attorney who is dedicated to supporting equal rights from coast to coast. With expertise spanning a…
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Lindsey Stevens

Staff Advocate
Lindsey grew up in a small town in Oregon, where she developed a strong sense of community and a passion for helping others. Lindsey earned a…
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Ronald Tyson

Advocate Investigator
Tyson has joined DRAZ in January of 2026. He started his career journey with 8 years of military and correctional experience. Tyson also has about 10…
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Hannah Walsh

Civil Rights Team Managing Attorney
Hannah Walsh (they/them) joined DRAZ in October 2024 as the Managing Attorney for the Civil Rights Team. They are a Tucson native and obtained their…
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