Today, we’re joined by the incoming Executive Director of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, Lisa Hayes. Lisa has had a long career in health and disability policy, leadership, and advocacy. For the past 7 years, she has served as the Executive Director of Rolling Start, Inc., an independent living center in southern California. She also serves as an appointed commissioner of the California State Independent Living Council and a board member of the National Council on Independent Living. Prior to her service in the nonprofit sector, Lisa worked for more than two decades in healthcare operations and contracting.

The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, or CFILC, is a membership organization comprised of twenty-four independent living centers across the state. CFILC’s mission is to increase the capacity of independent living centers to support community living and independence for Californians with disabilities by providing advocacy, training, and resources. Lisa will officially assume her role as CFILC Executive Director on November 3.