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.
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
Sammi Hampton
They/Them/Theirs
Vaccine Outreach Assistant /
Independence Living Specialist for Montgomery County
Phone: 240-898-2182
Email: shampton@innow.org
Danielle Bustos
She/Her/Hers
Youth Leadership Forum Coordinator /
Independent Living Specialist for Montgomery County
Phone: 240-898-2189
Email: dbustos@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
Desmond Barr
Peer Support Counselor
Phone: 301-312-0539
Email: dbarr@innow.org
Home and Vehicle Modifications and Assistive Technology
Contact Assistive Technology for: Information on outfitting your home or vehicle with accessibility modifications (e.g. ramps, chairlifts and grab bars); or for information about borrowing items from our Assistive Technology Library.
Public Health
Contact Public Health for: Home visits with Consumers or potential Consumers, emergency preparedness, information about chronic health conditions, transition support, and help with other health-related activities.
Shajia Afrin
Public Health Specialist
Phone: 240-898-2186
Email: safrin@innow.org
Caleb Colbert
Public Health Specialist
Phone: 240-898-2181
Email: ccolbert@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
Susan Picerno
She/Her/Hers
Maryland Work Incentives Coordinator
Phone: 301-273-4460
Email: spicerno@innow.org
