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Board of Directors

DRNC’s Board of Directors is a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about the rights of people with disabilities. All or most of our board members are disabled or have a family member with a disability. The DRNC Board of Directors seeks to reflect the ethnic, racial, geographic, socioeconomic and disability diversity of North Carolina.

Selection of board members is based on current diversity and skills needed, as well as knowledge, connection and commitment to advancing the human and legal rights of people with disabilities.

Apply to serve on our board.

Board Portal

The Disability Rights North Carolina portal offers Board Members access to meeting materials, agenda items, Zoom links, and important documents such as policy manuals, annual targets, audits, and information about the P&A system.

DRNC Board Members

Treasurer (Western Region)

Kenneth Schorr joined the DRNC board of directors in June 2022. He served as executive director of the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy from 1988 to his retirement in April […]

Vice Chair (Central Region)

Ellysa Smith joined the DRNC board in December 2022. She resides in the Angier area and serves as Chief Human at CuraHuman. CuraHuman is about cultivating and caring for your […]

(Eastern Region)

Crystal Waters, a dedicated advocate from Eastern North Carolina, joined the Disability Rights of North Carolina Board of Directors in December 2023. She currently serves as the Director of Human […]

(Western Region)

Sabrina Willis is a nurse entrepreneur whose passion for quality and patient safety drives her to be a change agent and transformational leader. Her multifaceted career has provided a solid […]