Administration
New Advances for People with Disabilities is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) California corporation. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors drawn from our business community.
The central business location for NAPD houses our administrative departments which coordinate cohesive services for all our clientele. These activities include fiscal management, accounting, human resources, client services, fund raising, and public relations.
Comprehensive training and orientation for all employees includes:
- CPR/First Aid
- Non-violent crisis intervention training
- Medication Certifications
- Water Safety
- NAPD policies and procedures
- NAPD Safety Program
- Developmental disabilities information/training
Annual fund raising events include:
- Crazy Games Bowl-A-Thon
- Casino Nights Drawing
- Gayle W. Carlson Memorial Golf Tournament
- Holiday Cash Drawing
Administrative Staff
- Darla D. Benson - Executive Director
- Shawn Kennemer – Director of Client Services
- Myrna Mawrence – Director of Staff Development & Training
- Richard Barenchi- Director of Administrative Operations & Technology
- Javier Jimenez – Associate Director of Client Services
- Judy Kyner - Administrative and AP Assistant
- Lynda Umfress - Administrative Assistant
- Brianna Garcia - Administrative Coordinator
Board of Directors
- Caron McNearney -President
- Robert K. Fallon -Vice President
- Cary J. Evans - Treasurer
- Caryl A. Schweitzer- Secretary
- Daniel T. Clifford - Director
- Tamra Sturges – Director
- Yoko Shimoda – Director
- Dennis Tolliver – Director
