About Us

Diverse Ability Incorporated is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity, governed by a Board of Directors that features Youth and Elders, who have disabilities, and other diversities.

Board Officers:

Steven Cano-Wells, Goodyear AZ (Chair)

Dara Johnson, Scottsdale AZ  (Vice Chair)

Mica Stewart, Chandler AZ (Secretary)

Brandon Martin, Glendale AZ (Treasurer)

Susan Voirol, Phoenix AZ (Vice Treasurer)

Board Members:

Rita Aitken, Phoenix AZ

James Wade Hinckley, Phoenix AZ

Reverend Nicholas Love, Chandler, AZ

Bill Lucero, Phoenix AZ

Gabe Maytorena, Phoenix AZ 

Kevin McGee, Gilbert AZ (Chair)

Mary Slaughter, Phoenix AZ

Lilia Zacchia, Scottsdale, AZ

Isaac Zwinger-Nathanson, Tucson AZ

Staff Members:

Melissa Ann “Mellie” Santora, Founding Executive Director

Reggie Mitzel, Recruitment and Retention Specialist

Anya Corzo, Youth Engagement Academy Coordinator

Audra Paletta, Peer-Based Training Coordinator 

*Youth Board/Staff Member –  Elder Board/Staff Member*

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