Executive Staff
Independent Living Services
Contact Shannon Minnick and the Independent Living Services Team for more information on Independence Now’s five core services and Information and Referrals.
Danielle Bustos
She/Her/Hers
Youth Leadership Forum Coordinator /
Independent Living Specialist for Montgomery County
Phone: 240-898-2189
Email: dbustos@innow.org
Amari Eaglin
Montgomery County Independent Living Specialist
Phone: 240-898-2186
Email: aeaglin@innow.org
Jake Clark
Assistive Technology Specialist
Phone: 240-898-2188
Email: jclark@innow.org
Rochelle Harrod
She/Her/Hers
Prince George's County Independent Living Specialist
Phone: 240-898-2184
Email: rharrod@innow.org
Kelvin Hawkins
He/Him/His
Youth Independent Living Specialist
Phone: 240-638-0068
Email: khawkins@innow.org
Felicia Latimore
Housing & ADA Navigator
Phone: 240-638-0069
Email: flatimore@innow.org
Supports Planning
Nursing Home Transition and Outreach
Money Follows the Person (MFP)
Contact MFP for information on transitioning back into the community, or if you would like to receive referral services and supports.
Michael Saunders
Director, Money Follows the Person
Phone: 240-638-0069
Mobile: 301-335-5915
Email: msaunders@innow.org
Damon Walker
Peer Support Counselor
Phone: 240-638-0069
Mobile: 240-504-1592
Email: dwalker@innow.org
Chosyn Gaskins
She/Her/Hers
Peer Support Counselor
Phone: 240-638-0069
Mobile: 240-504-1593
Email: cgaskins@innow.org
MD-WIN
Contact MD-WIN if you receive disability benefits from Social Security and want to know how work could affect your benefits.
Robin Grist
She/Her/Hers
Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Phone: 301-277-2839
Email: rgrist@innow.org
Bob Cannon
Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Phone: 301.784.1774 x105
Email: bcannon@rfcil.org
Keelia Ridgely
Community Work Incentives Coordinator
Phone: 240-393-8407
Email: kridgely@innow.org
Carmen Belmonte
WIPA Assistant
Phone: 240-638-0065
Email: cbelmonte@innow.org