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, KY and 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.
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Our funds are managed by Merrill Lynch, with the
MKBH & Associates as our fund manager.
Team Members
Team Members
Yolanda Mazyck, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Tresa Welch, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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Ora Murray, Director of Trust Services
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Sharee Day-Fitzgerald, Director of Finance
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Patricia Williams, Trust Administrator
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Melhina Pena, Trust Administrator
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Roman Hoskins, Trust Specialist
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Laconte Saunders, Bookkeeper
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Quintina Hampton, Community Resource Specialist
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Deborah Watson, Executive Assistant
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Edward Varrone, Esq., 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
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Amy L. Brooks, Secretary
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Michael Orleans, Immediate Past President
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​​​Tina Campanella
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Horacio Chacon
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Deborah Fisher Psy.D.
Deborah Fisher Consulting​​
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Roger Heymann, CPA​
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Patrick Malone, Esq.
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Jenn Crane, Esq.