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Meet the Board

FL SAND is governed by a board of directors comprised of representatives from its member grassroots groups from around the state and at-large members.

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Rachel Long is wearing a collared shirt and is smiling.

Rachel Long

Vice President

Cool Abilities / Pensacola

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Chyna Pope

Secretary

Clay County Change Makers 

 

Denise Payne is wearing a blue scarf, has her hair up and smiling.

Denise Payne

Board Member

Abilities Venti

Michael Lincoln-McCreight is wearing a white collared shirt and smiling

Michael Lincoln-McCreight

Board Member

MAGICAL Greater Orlando

Chris Spears is wearing a red shirt and headphones around his neck. He has his eyes closed and is smiling.

Chris Spears

Board Member

Self-Advocates of East Volusia

 

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Lauren Eaken

At-Large Board Member

Jacksonville

 

Damian Gregory is wearing black glasses and a black collared t-shirt with buttons. He is sitting in his wheelchair, looking to the right and smiling.

Damian Gregory

At-Large Board Member

Miami

 

Rachael Riccobene is wearing sunglasses on her head and a white t-shirt. She has her hair pulled back and is smiling.

Rachael Riccobene

President

Elephant Herds Panama City

Paul Shalett is wearing glasses, a blue jacket and a gray shirt. He has a white beard and is smiling.

Paul Shalett

Board Member

People First of South Florida

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Jamie Torres

Board Member

Self-Advocacy for an Independent Life (SAIL)

 

Randy Hill is wearing a white collared shirt with a black tuxedo jacket over. He is squinting his eyes and smiling.

Randy Hill

Board Member

Voices Heard Fort Myers

 

Krystal Sims is wearing glasses and smiling.

Krystal Sims

Board Member

Stand Up for Independence (SUFI)

 

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Natalie Horne

Board Member

New Horizons Support Group for People with Disabilities

Board Meeting Dates

2025

February 17

April  21

June 14 - Family Cafe

August 24 - Self-Advocacy Conference 

October 20

December 15

2026

February 16  

April 20

June  - Family Cafe

August 17 

October 19

December 21

FL SAND Board of Directors meetings are open to the public. They begin at 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT. Please email contactflsand@gmail.com for information.

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