Advisory Council

Zach Anner

Award-winning Comedian, Author, Television Writer, Host, and Disability Advocate

Zach Anner is an award-winning comedian, author, television writer, host, and disability advocate known for his sharp wit, infectious humor, and heartfelt storytelling. In 2011, he won his own travel show, Rollin’ With Zach, on the Oprah Winfrey Network. He later worked as a writer and guest star on ABC’s Speechless and authored the memoir If at Birth You Don’t Succeed: My Adventures with Disaster and Destiny. Through his work in entertainment and public speaking, Zach challenges perceptions of disability and inspires audiences to embrace their individuality, navigate challenges, and discover the power of humor and connection.

Carol Carr

President / Chief Executive Officer
ACHIEVE Human Services

Carol Carr has been President / Chief Executive Officer of ACHIEVE Human Services in Yuma, Arizona since 2004.  She previously served as the Executive Director of a non-profit agency addressing the needs of severely abused and neglected children.  In the for-profit arena, Carol’s background includes tenures with both IBM and Xerox Corporation including international business development.  Carol has held memberships in American Business Women’s Association, San Jose Chapter, and served as the Rotarian President, Fremont, CA Chapter.  She served on the San Jose Economic Council focused on the development of small, minority-owned businesses.  Nationally, she served as the President of the National Council of SourceAmerica Employers (NCSE) for eight years and served on the Source America board.  During her tenure with ACHIEVE, Carr also served on the Arizona Department of Administration, State Set-aside, and the Arizona State Rehabilitation Committee (SRC), where she chaired the Employment and Community Partnership sub-committee.  Prior to fulfilling her SRC office term she successfully completed and published the Arizona Employer Resource Guide for employing individuals with disabilities.  Her board service also includes the Arizona Association of Providers for People with Disabilities (AAPPD), which she chaired for two years.

Dr. Lawrence Force

Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Center on Aging and Disability Policy
Mount Saint Mary College

Dr. Force, a gerontologist, has worked in the field of aging and disabilities for over 30 years as an administrator, clinician and educator. Dr. Force is a professor of psychology and the director of the Center on Aging and Disability Policy at Mount Saint Mary College. Professor Force has authored and collaborated on books, articles, chapters, monographs and technical reports that address topics of: aging policy, development of aging coalitions with AAA’s, life-long disabilities, community-based programs for individuals with specialized needs, adult day services, Alzheimer’s disease, family caregiving and end-of-life care.

Doug Golub

Principal Consultant
Data Potato

Doug Golub is Principal Consultant at Data Potato LLC, where he leverages data, AI, and technology to improve health outcomes and person-centered supports for individuals with disabilities. A co-founder of MediSked, he brings extensive experience in Medicaid innovation, integrated care coordination, and data analytics. Doug is a sought-after speaker on AI and health-related social needs and is pursuing an advanced degree in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University.

Colleen Himmelberg

Chief Executive Officer
Cottonwood, Inc.

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Robert Hines

Senior Director, Workforce Inclusion & Rehabilitation
PRIDE Industries

Bio Coming Soon

Sandra Lavoy

Organizational Development Executive
CW Resources, Inc.

Sandie Lavoy is an Organizational Development Executive with CW Resources, Inc. headquartered in Connecticut and operating in 25 other states and the District of Columbia.  She has worked with CW Resources for over 26 years and previously held the role of Sr. Vice President of Community Rehabilitation Services.  Working in the field of disability services and employment since 1985, she holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Sociology.  In 2016, Sandie was recognized by the National Council of SourceAmerica Employers and received a Management Excellence Award.  Sandie remains a staunch advocate in supporting a full array of services for people with disabilities.  Sandie previously served on the ACCSES Board of Directors.

David Mank, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus
Indiana University

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Kyle Radford

Director of Strategic Business Development
WorkQuest

Kyle Radford has 20 years of experience at WorkQuest, the Texas State Use Central Nonprofit Agency, with expertise in disability employment, compliance, legislative monitoring, business development, and state program administration. He also serves as the Texas lead for Horizons of New Mexico and previously supported WorkQuest Oklahoma. Through collaboration with community rehabilitation programs (CRPs), state agencies, and disability employment stakeholders across multiple states, Kyle brings a broad perspective on policy and operational challenges. He is passionate about advancing meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities through person-centered approaches that support both community-integrated and non-integrated employment settings when appropriate.

Cyndy Walsh Rintzler

Chief Executive Officer
Employment Horizons

Cyndy Walsh Rintzler is CEO of Employment Horizons, bringing nearly 29 years of experience advancing vocational rehabilitation and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. She is a strong advocate for individual choice and a full continuum of employment options tailored to each person’s needs and abilities. With extensive leadership experience, a commitment to mentoring future professionals, and a passion for building meaningful connections, Cyndy brings a person-centered perspective to ACCSES’s advocacy and policy efforts.