Board of Directors
Sylvia R. Benatti, Ed.D.
President
Dr. Benatti joined the Board in 2011. Dr. Benatti brings more than twenty years of experience as a nonprofit professional in leadership roles and seven years in academia focused on professional development in the non-profit sector. She brings a wealth of expertise in the areas of leadership development, team building, networking, project management and board development. Dr. Benatti graduated Magna Cum Laude, with Honors from Mount Vernon College and attained her doctorate from NOVA Southeastern University.
Adam Maier
Treasurer
Mr. Maier joined the Board in 2011. He has over 26 years of experience overseeing the operations of thirteen human service and public works government agencies. Mr. Maier is a proven leader and change agent with extensive experience at the Council of the District of Columbia in government administration including policy development, financial management, legislative drafting, and executive agency liaison. Mr. Maier also served as Executive Director for Independent Living for the Handicapped, Inc. where he managed a program that led to the ILH opening of the District’s first apartment building specifically designed for mentally alert adults with severe physical disabilities. Mr. Maier graduated with honors from the University of Maryland with a degree in Public Administration and Philosophy.