Corrigan has been a critical member of DRLC’s litigation team since 2021. She previously engaged in litigation and advocacy efforts in rural communities, advocated for voting rights, and protected her clients’ civil liberties as an attorney in a private firm. Corrigan obtained her JD from Southern Illinois University School of Law and her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Eastern Illinois University.

Elvira has worked at the Disability Rights Legal Center since 2016. In addition to HR and administration, she has worked closely with DRLC’s outreach and with the Cancer Justice program. Elvira’s dependability and reliability have earned the trust of her colleagues, due to her commitment and dedication to the organization’s mission.

Emily manages DRLC’s external communications, including social media, web publications, newsletters, and presentations. Her nearly 10 years in nonprofit development and communications is informed by her personal experience with chronic pain and by her prior roles as a teacher, youth program coordinator, cancer caregiver, multi-media artist, and writer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and French.

Anabel has inspired and led the team at DRLC for over 20 years. She leads all aspects of DRLC’s Administration Department and collaborates closely among DRLC’s Directors to achieve sustainable, transformative changes. Anabel is the recipient of multiple awards from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for her roles supporting youth. She holds an Associate in Arts Degree from Santa Monica College.

Lucio Rodriguez serves as the Director of Advancement & Operations at DRLC, overseeing fundraising, communications, and strategic operations. He brings nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, with a focus on equity, impact storytelling, fundraising, and organizational development. Lucio holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Master of Communication Management from the University of Southern California and is deeply committed to advancing justice through mission-driven work across California.

Katie oversees grants management, annual giving, and special events, including the FDR Dinner. She has been devoted to nonprofit development for over 15 years and has served nonprofits focusing on healthcare, education, public land protections, and disability rights. Katie earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Northern Vermont University (Lyndon) and her Certificate in Non-profit Management from Molloy University.

Sylvia oversees all programming at DRLC and lends her strategic vision to this critical transformative stage of the organization’s growth. She has spent decades fighting for civil rights and social, racial, and economic justice with a holistic and intersectional approach. She has won numerous awards for her advocacy in and out of the courtroom, and she leads from her personal experience as a cancer caregiver for both of her parents.

Ashly joined DRLC in 2024 as a Staff Attorney after working as an attorney in a private firm. She earned her law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and her Bachelor’s in Ethnic Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder. Ashly has championed disability rights as a community organizer, policy advocate, and youth defender in delinquency proceedings through the Youth Justice Clinic at Loyola New Orleans.