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Tia Nelis
Self-Advocate and Listen Include Respect Consultant

Tia is a Self-Advocate and Listen Include Respect consultant, working with TASH to advance meaningful participation of people with disabilities. She brings decades of experience in self-advocacy, leadership development, and systems change all grounded in lived experience. Tia’s leadership reminds us that people with disability must not only be present but also lead the conversation.

Ericka S. Pinckney, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
Licensed Psychotherapist (PA/NJ)

Dr. Ericka Pinckney, LPC, NCC is a proud Harrisburg native and a strong advocate for mental health equity. Dr. Pinckney is the Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at Keystone Human Services. She is also the founder of Pinckney Professional Counseling and Consulting Services, a psychotherapy practice serving clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

In 2023, she was appointed to the Dauphin County Opioid Remediation Grant Hearing Committee, helping guide decisions that support community recovery. She is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Black Therapists of Central PA, an initiative focused on increasing access to culturally responsive therapy.

Julie Rizzo
Executive Director, KHS Autism Services and Mental Health Services

Julie Rizzo is the Executive Director for Keystone Autism and Mental Health Services. She brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across health care and human services, beginning her career directing outpatient health services before transitioning into human services nine years ago to lead autism programs, and more recently directing mental health services.

Julie’s leadership experience spans client engagement, people and program management, new program startups, operational finance, and strategic planning bringing a systems-level perspective grounded in collaboration, accountability, and mission-driven leadership.

G.N. Janes
Chief Executive Officer, Valley Community Services

G. N. Janes has been the Chief Executive Officer of Valley Community Services since 2015 and is the founder and CEO of Ardent Services Group, an organization that supports and strengthens human service providers through innovation and collaboration. He began his career as a Direct Support Professional and later served in roles including Regional Operations Director and Compliance Officer.

As CEO, G. N. has focused on technology, innovation, and staff engagement. Under his leadership, Valley Community Services has grown by 120%, expanded its use of digital tools, and prioritized retaining front-line supervisors.

He serves on several boards and councils, including the Keystone Human Services International Advisory Board, ANCOR’s Global Council and Government Relations Advisory Council, and the Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (PAR) Board of Directors, where he is Vice Chair. In 2022, he received ANCOR’s Suellen Galbraith Award for his leadership in public policy.

Sarah M. Pennington
Filmmaker, storyteller, disability advocate

Sarah M. Pennington is a filmmaker, storyteller, and disability advocate. She graduated from the Savannah College of Art & Design with her service dog by her side, earning a BFA in Film & TV and a minor in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. Combining her disability advocacy work with her filmmaking has allowed Sarah to work toward her life’s goal, traveling across the United States and Canada to talk to groups of all ages and sizes in an effort to make the world a more accessible and welcoming place. She is especially passionate about expanding disability accessibility in pageantry.

In August 2025, Sarah was partnered with her second service dog, SSD Popple, and then two months later was crowned America’s International Ms 2025. Sarah is so excited to speak at this year’s June Summit to share a bit of her journey and her experience as a disability leader.

Charles Sweeder
President and CEO of Keystone Human Services

As the President and CEO of Keystone Human Services, Charles is a strong advocate for people with disabilities. He works to make the KHS mission and vision real in people’s lives. Under his leadership, KHS continues to advance its mission to create opportunities for people with disabilities to live full, meaningful lives.

Lindsay Kondis
Peer Advocate

Lindsay Kondis is a Peer Advocate and the President of the advocacy group Voices of Mainstay. Lindsay works with Mainstay Life Services to support projects and write newsletters and event calendars. She serves on Mainstay’s Quality and Technology committees and supports in the interviewing and orientation of new employees.

Lindsay is a strong advocate, a good friend, and an active member of her community.

Kim Sonafelt
Vice President and CEO, Mainstay Life Services

As the Vice President and CEO of Mainstay Life Services, Kim provides executive leadership and strategic direction in all aspects of operations to ensure Mainstay carries out its mission to the fullest extent. She has worked in human services for more than 35 years.

Jordon Beasom
Self-Advocate and Independent Contractor

Jordon Beasom is a dedicated and emerging leader whose journey reflects growth, resilience, and a deep commitment to empowering others. He has received supports and services through Keystone Human Services since the age of 14, and his lived experience continues to shape both his voice and his work. He is a strong advocate for people finding their voices, understanding firsthand how challenging that can be.

Jordon is an active member of the Listen Include Respect Steering Committee. He also partners with the KHS Operations Education Team as an independent contractor, contributing to the development of learning materials and facilitating sessions for New Employee Orientation and the Elective Development Library.