President
Gretchen Ward
Vice President
Marcus Crew
Secretary
TBD
Treasurer
Jane Mooney
Members
Jackie Harper
Aris Rodriguez
Jane Burnette
Beth Knight
Lidya Beniyam
IEC Organization
IEC is organized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by its members and a member-elected Board of Directors. Individuals on the Board serve three-year terms and (by directive) at least one-half of the Board must be comprised of people with disabilities. The Board elects officers including President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Formal Board activity includes an annual membership meeting, regular Board meetings and Committee work (Executive, Personnel and Finance). At the discretion of the Board President on an as needed basis, special meetings are called, or ad hoc committees formed. The Board currently meets on a bi-monthly basis on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PM in person at IEC’s offices in Manassas or virtually. Directors and officers serve without compensation.
To operate effectively, IEC requires a variety of management skills and looks to Board members to supplement the skills of IEC staff. Individuals with a working knowledge of finance, law, management, business administration, and social policy and persons influential in the community are of immense value to IEC. These skills can mean the difference between success and failure. Board members who have these skills and/or know how to recruit and access others in the community possessing these skills are our lifeline. People with disabilities are encouraged to join our board.