Staff & Board of Directors

Manages and schedules regional Personal Assistant Services in assigned areas. Works with consumers to hire their attendants and self-direct their care to promote an independent lifestyle. Completion of care plans and educating both consumers and attendants on their duties and responsibilities.

Assists consumers in maintaining independence within their homes and communities. Works with consumers to help them achieve their goals and provide resources.

Assists in processes of payroll, involving billing, claims/authorizations, and entering consumer information and schedules into servicing software. Manages and oversees consumer information files and provides information and referral to consumers, agencies, and others.

Provides clerical support, information and referral, and assistance checking out equipment from our Assistive Technology Library. Responsibilities including being familiar with community services, greeting and assisting consumer, answering incoming calls, and maintaining Assistive Technology Library service records.

Assists youth with disabilities 10-24 in learning independent living skills. Works with youth transitioning from school to post high to learn skills to live with increased independence. Assists with teaching skills and connecting students with disabilities to resources for competitive integrated employment.

Manages and schedules regional Personal Assistant Services in assigned areas. Works with consumers to hire their attendants and self-direct their care to promote an independent lifestyle. Completion of care plans and educating both consumers and attendants on their duties and responsibilities. 

Assists consumers in maintaining independence within their homes and communities. Works with consumers to help them achieve their goals and provide resources.

Manages and schedules regional Personal Assistant Services in assigned areas. Works with consumers to hire their attendants and self-direct their care to promote an independent lifestyle. Completion of care plans and educating both consumers and attendants on their duties and responsibilities.

Assists consumers in maintaining independence within their homes and communities. Works with consumers to help them achieve their goals and provide resources.

Manages and schedules regional Personal Assistant Services in assigned areas. Works with consumers to hire their attendants and self-direct their care to promote an independent lifestyle. Completion of care plans and educating both consumers and attendants on their duties and responsibilities.

Completes Personal Assistant in-home RN visits when necessary. Signs off on Care Plans and Significant Changes associated with consumers' Personal Assistant Services. When needed; provision of RN oversight in other aspects of business.

Completes Personal Assistant in-home RN visits when necessary. Signs off on Care Plans and Significant Changes associated with consumers' Personal Assistant Services. When needed; provision of RN oversight in other aspects of business.

Oversee the day-to-day operations and work with the board to ensure that LIFE’s overall mission and goals are achieved.

Oversees our self-directed Personal Assistant Program with expertise in understanding Medicaid’s Aged and Disabled Waiver. Responsible for ensuring consumers and LIFE are complying with Medicaid regulations.

Assist with day-to-day operations. Expertise in financial management and human resources.

Responsible for providing essential leadership and oversight to the Independent Living Program.

Rick Huber has been an advocate for people with disabilities for over twenty five years. Being a person with lived experience of mental health disorders, has lead to being active as a member of the Idaho State Planning Council on Behavioral Health among several other councils and governing boards, including the Idaho State Independent Living Council.

Mark worked 34 years for the Pocatello and Butte County school districts as a teacher, coach, vice-principal and principal.  He then worked for 2 state disability agencies, advocating for kids and parents. 

Carol has a passion for assisting individuals in becoming independent in their lives.  She retired in 2020 from a 30 year career working with individuals with disabilities for the Idaho Industrial Commission and most recently for the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.  Her education includes a Master of Education, Counseling and Human Services, University of Idaho, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification.

James works at Portneuf Medical Center as a physician liaison where he have the opportunity to connect medical providers with each other and other individuals in the community seeking care. He has worked in healthcare for over 10 years and enjoy helping others in their healthcare journey. He is married and has 4 children who keep them very busy! He grew up here in Eastern Idaho and love recreating and giving back to our community.

Clarissa is a local artist who graduated with an art degree from ISU. She is also the proud wife of her middle school sweetheart, Kolton, and the proud mom of two kids, Scout and Remi. Clarissa is passionate about making her community a great place to live for everyone!

Kelley is a retired Audiologist, joined the LIFE board in 2023. “I use a wheelchair as a result of MS, but I see this as a gift, because the challenges that come with disability have opened unique opportunities.”  She makes the most of living in beautiful Idaho by exploring the outdoors with her husband in their UTV.