About the Organization
Shared Horizons is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to manage Pooled Special Needs Trusts. Our goal is to protect public benefits, provide goods and services, and preserve assets and funds. We are also required to payback Medicaid, if applicable.
What We Manage
The nonprofit currently manages two trusts:
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The Wesley Vinner Memorial Trust (self-funded)
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Medicaid approved in DC, MD, VA & GA
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The 3rd Party Community Trust
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Both trusts are designed to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, while protecting assets and benefits.
History
The initial Trust was named in honor of Wesley Vinner, who was a strong, committed self-advocate who lived over 15 years at Forest Haven. He worked with many advocacy and disability rights organizations advocating for people with disabilities in the District of Columbia to lead meaningful, productive lives in the community.
Wesley wanted all people with disabilities to receive quality services in a timely manner from the agencies created to serve them.
Team Members
Yolanda Mazyck, Executive Director
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Tresa Welch, Deputy Director
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Ora Murray, Senior Trust Administrator
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Saeeda Daniels, Trust Administrator
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Patricia Williams, Trust Administrator
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Scarlet Valdez, Bookkeeper
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Laconte Saunders, Bookkepper
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Quintina Hampton, Community Resource Specialist
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Debra Watson, Administrative Assistant
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Ron M. Landsman, P.A., Legal Counsel
Board of Directors
Mary Cassell, President
Executive Office - OMB
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Kimberly Edley, Esq., Vice President
Attorney-at-Law
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Patrick Haley, Treasurer
Ritholtz Wealth Management
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Amy L. Brooks, Secretary
RCM of Washington, Inc.​​
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Michael Orleans, Immediate Past President
​​​Tina Campanella
Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities
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Horacio Chacon
Deborah Fisher Psy.D.
Thelma Green
Advocate​
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Ronna Borenstein-Levy
​Levy Strategic Communications​
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WE WELCOME OUR NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS:
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Roger Heymann, CPA
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Patrick Malone, Esq.
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Edward Varrone, Esq.