About the Organization
Shared Horizons is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to manage Pooled Special Needs Trusts. Our goal is to the protect public benefits, provide goods and services, and preserve assets and funds of an at promise population. We are also required to payback Medicaid, if applicable.
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 differing 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.
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, KY and GA
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The 3rd Party Community Trust
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Both trusts are designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, while safeguarding assets and benefits.
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Our funds are managed by True Link Financial and invested with Charles Schwab.
Team Members
Yolanda Mazyck, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Tresa Welch, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Derek Cohill, Office/ IT Manager
Kyle Wright, Front Office Assistant​​​
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Ora Murray, Director of Trust Services
Patricia Williams, Sr. Trust Administrator
Melhina Pena, Trust Administrator
Sha'Nay Funches, Trust Administrator
Michael Green, III, Trust Administrator
Roman Hoskins, Trust Specialist
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Sharee Day-Fitzgerald, Director of Finance
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Edward Varrone, Esq., Legal Counsel
Board of Directors
Mary Cassell, President
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Kimberly Edley, Esq., Vice President
Attorney-at-Law​
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Horacio Chacon, Treasurer
Capital Bank​
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Amy L. Brooks, Secretary
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Michael Orleans
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Deborah Fisher Psy.D.
Deborah Fisher Consulting​​
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Patrick Malone, Esq.
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Jenn Crane, Esq.