Bio: Clare Husbands is the Director of Marketing at SafeinHome, an organization that provides remote support and assistive technology for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).She focuses on advocating for the dignity and independent living of people with disabilities.
Group: Speakers
Rebecca Sobie
Rebecca Sobie is a passionate disability rights attorney who is dedicated to supporting equal rights from coast to coast. With expertise spanning a legal career of three decades, she joined Disability Rights Arizona in 2022 as a Senior Staff Attorney, working on the civil rights and education teams. She is also a member of the National Disability Rights Network’s Training & Networking working group. Rebecca comes to DRAZ from Disability Rights Advocates in New York, where she handled nationwide systemic and class action litigation.
With a background in workers’ rights and civil litigation, Rebecca previously worked with private law firms in California, New York, and Texas, and served as a Research Attorney for the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. She received undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Southern California, a Juris Doctorate degree from Pace University School of Law, studied international law for a semester at University College London, and was a visiting student at the University of San Diego School of Law, where she participated in the Immigration Law Clinic. Rebecca is passionate about advancing disability justice and enjoys spending time outdoors in sunny Arizona!
Tricia Carver
Tricia Carver, MA, leads the Supporting College Access, Learning, and Employment (SCALE) program at Northern Arizona University’s Institute for Human Development. With over 13 years of experience across disability services, behavioral health, and community health, she is a skilled program leader known for advancing culturally responsive, person-centered initiatives. Her work includes developing supports for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and spearheading innovative community health efforts to serve marginalized communities. Driven by a deep sense of purpose, she remains dedicated to leveraging her expertise to create sustainable change and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
Jessica Baglione
Jessica Baglione, MA, serves as Project Assistant Manager for the Supporting College Access, Learning, and Employment (SCALE) program at Northern Arizona University’s Institute for Human Development. With experience in academic advising, student support services, and education, she is dedicated to empowering students through person-centered and strengths-based approaches. Her background includes teaching students from elementary through undergraduate levels and leading a TRIO Student Support Services team to support marginalized students in navigating college. Her work focuses on student success, access to higher education, and inclusive learning environments for diverse student populations.
Sarah Barrett
Sarah Barrett is an experienced special education teacher, instructional coach, and former adjunct professor with over two decades of experience in early childhood education. She currently serves as an Early Childhood Specialist for Chandler Unified School District, where she supports teachers with behavior management, IEP development, and targeted professional development focused on inclusion evidence-based practices.
Cynthia Meyer
Cyndi joined AzTAP in December 2024 as the Client Funding & Program Support Associate. She earned an MS in Early Childhood Studies in 2021. During her professional work experience, Cyndi has worked in many capacities with different individuals, groups, and populations from toddlers to centenarians. Cyndi’s titles have included Social Services Worker, English as a Second Language Teacher, Mental Health Advocate, Early Childhood Education Teacher, and Out-of-School Time Program Director. In those capacities, she has had to be adept in finding resources for individuals, their families, and other stakeholders to be successful and live their lives to the fullest potential.
Shana Knox
Shana Knox is the Senior Loan Officer at MariSol Federal Credit Union, a CDFI and MDI based in Phoenix, Arizona. With 20 years of dedicated service at MariSol, Shana brings extensive expertise in energy-efficiency lending, consumer lending, and mortgage lending. She also teaches a range of financial education classes, including budgeting, home buying, and understanding credit, and is passionate about empowering individuals and families to build financial stability. Shana is deeply committed to the community service, and the members MariSol serves.
Skylar Colavito
Skylar Colavito is a Staff Attorney at Disability Rights Arizona.
Lindsey Stevens
Lindsey Stevens is a Staff Advocate at Disability Rights Arizona.
Nicole Guysi
The Family Transition Navigator at Encircle Families, helping families and youth prepare for after high school through the Family Transition Navigation collaborative pilot, which offers personalized guidance, family-centered planning, and community partnerships to make the transition to adulthood more understandable, meaningful, and hopeful. Nicole speaks at professional development events and collaborates with partners like the Arizona Department of Education, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and Vocational Rehabilitation, to improve community resources and alignment in efforts for those with disabilities. She has contributed to the Arizona State Advisory Panel for Special Education (SEAP) among other disability related efforts.