Board of Directors

Nancy Murray is a recently retired SVP at Achieva, President of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh. She has more than 40 years of experience in the disability field in the areas of public policy, advocacy, family support, supports coordination, health care, and state government serving people with…

Dale Verchick has been an advocate at Disability Rights Pennsylvania since 2008, working for the rights of people with disabilities in various matters, including assisting inmates in accessing disability services; addressing barriers to employment for beneficiaries of Social Security; and guiding…

Mitch Bilker is the Treasurer for the Hearing Loss Association of America as well as the Senior Director of Finance and Administration at the Curtis Institute of Music. He also serves as President of Glenn Rose Homeowners’ Association and is Co-Chair Walk Day and Registration Chair for the…

Evan Davis is an executive business leader with three decades of leadership experience as a COO and Division CFO for Yum Brands International, StudyGroup International and MRINetwork. In addition, as a consultant, Evan has recently helped multiple commercial and non-profit organizations, including…

Judge Baker joined the PATF Board of Directors in 2010. Judge Baker presently sits on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Previously, Judge Baker maintained a private legal practice in Philadelphia, specializing in commercial restructuring and bankruptcy law…

Lisa Bryant is the Second Vice President of the Keystone Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest nationwide advocacy organization of the blind. As a freelance journalist, Bryant has written for such platforms as Generocity, Billy Penn, FunTimes and The Braille…

Charles W. Horton Jr. has had an illustrious career spanning three decades in disability-related issues within various sectors including the government relations industry, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy. Residing Philadelphia, PA, Charles is a recognized expert in several policies, acts and…

Solomon D. Leach is a skilled strategic communicator with nearly a decade of experience in government communications. Solomon currently works at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where he works collaboratively to develop messaging around public safety and manages email marketing. Prior…

Sarah Dieleman Perry is the VP of Economic Mobility at Neighborhood Allies, a nonprofit community development support organization in Pittsburgh. Programs under Sarah’s leadership include the Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center, Fund My Future PGH, and Bank…

Lisa Robinson is a Veteran of the United States Army and Philadelphia native with more than 12 years' experience in the finance industry who has been able to apply her professionalism and skills to the home care industry. Lisa is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of My Independence at Home.…