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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.

Disability Rights Arizona staff pose for a group photo in front of DRAZ logo

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

JJ Rico Portrait

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 Senior Staff Attorney with Disability Rights Arizona, working on the civil rights and education teams. She is also a member of…
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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

COMIT 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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Breck Young

COMIT Investigator
Breck Young joined DRAZ in August 2023. He is part of COMIT as an Investigator.  Breck worked as an investigator for 14 years at the Maricopa County…

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