SILC - Statewide Independent Living Council

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
Statewide Independent Living Council
Department 
Health and Human Services
Governor Appointments 
24
Total Board Positions 
24
Cite Name 
Exec. Order
Cite Number 
No. 277, 37 N.C. Reg. 1086-1090 (February 15, 2023), which was issued on January 18, 2023
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
3 years; 2 max full consecutive
Purpose 
the purpose of independent living services and centers is to promote a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, individual advocacy, and systems advocacy, in order to maximize opportunities for individuals with disabilities and the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of society.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Samantha Nevins 8/28/20238/15/2024Pleasure of The GovernorCIL Director
Patricia McGinnis 8/18/20238/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorIndividual with a disability
Robert T. Hooe 10/19/20188/15/2024Pleasure of The GovernorIndividual with a disability
Vacant8/18/20238/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorIndividual with a disability
Michael Tyler Evola 2/12/20248/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorIndividual with a disability
Eva Marie Reynolds 11/19/20188/15/2024Pleasure of The GovernorIndividual with a disability
Ashley Sibyl Grimes Large 8/30/20198/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorIndividual with a disability
Jennifer M. Pleasants 8/31/20208/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorDHHS/Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Rep.
Celeste O. Hunt 11/19/20188/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorAmerican Indian VR
Crystal Jackson Cheek 2/28/20188/15/2024Pleasure of The GovernorDHHS/Division of Services for the Blind Rep.
Brian Keith Michaels 3/30/20208/15/2024Pleasure of The GovernorDHHS/ Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rep.
Talley Wells 8/31/20208/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorDHHS/Council of Developmental Disabilities Rep.
John J. Marens 7/28/20178/15/2024Pleasure of The GovernorDHHS/Client Assistance Program Rep.
Tara Davidson Muller 10/6/20208/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorDisability Rights NC Rep.
David Dean Oberhart 8/18/20238/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorIndividual with a disability
Shay Webb 2/22/20218/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorIndividual with a disability/Youth
Vacant4/16/20218/15/2026Pleasure of The GovernorIndividual with a disability
Karla D. Gray 8/27/20198/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorParent of an Individual with a disability
Lindsay Dozier 11/30/20228/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorIndividual with a disability
Jordan Franklin Slade 11/30/20228/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorIndividual with a disability
Daniel Conway 2/6/20238/15/2025Pleasure of The GovernorIndividual with a disability/Veteran


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