STAVROS - Key Persons
Bryan Marshall is devoted to the pursue of equity and access for people with disabilities. As the Vice President of the Stavros Board of Directors he works to ensure Stavros continues to be relevant to the communities we serve.
Job Titles:
- Retired Longtime Employee
Mr. Robinson is a retired longtime employee of Stavros, a musician, a baseball enthusiast, a grandfather and a husband. He is an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. He promotes the mission and vision of the organization and is an active ambassador for Stavros.
Glenn Hartmann has served on the board of Stavros, a center for independent living for people with disabilities and hearing loss, for 28 years, and has received the Ted Martineau Award for his activism. Hartmann has volunteered extensively, including delivering durable medical equipment to Haiti and helping six Vietnamese children gain access to orthopedic treatment. He and his wife started Health and Education for Vietnamese Youth, a nonprofit that supports 75 children's education and brings others to receive medical care. Hartmann believes that everyone should work together to care for one another and improve life for all.
Greta LaMountain Biagi was born in western Massachusetts and has spent most of her life in the Amherst area and in Boston, where she lived for 13 years. She has been an attorney for 20 years, in solo practice for 12 years, and sits on the Board of Directors of Stavros as Secretary. She has been a board member since 2006 and is proud to work with this amazing organization.
Job Titles:
- Retired Longtime Employee
Janet is a retired longtime employee of Stavros and lifelong advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. She taught hundreds of folks Independent Living skills and rights regarding self determination. She continues as aa member of the board of directors to help insure the continuing operation of Stavros and it's philosophy so that we may continue to provide extraordinary services to our consumers.
Justin Pelis, who has lived most of his life in Northampton, has extensive leadership and managerial experience as a business owner, the Executive Director of Look Park, and in the community in various service roles, including Treasurer of the Board of Directors at Stavros Center for Independent Living and the Northampton St. Patrick's Day Committee. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Springfield Technical Community College in Landscape Design & Management Technology and an instructor in the recently established landscape skills training class for the Hampshire County Sheriff's Office.
Sheila Shea, a Western Massachusetts native from a civic-minded family of four siblings, initially served her country in the Army for five years before embarking on a 19-year career as a tractor-trailer truck driver. In 2016, a car accident changed the course of her life, resulting in quadriplegia. Undeterred, Sheila turned adversity into advocacy by volunteering with the Christopher Reeves Foundation and becoming an active member of the Spinal Cord Injury, Western MA Group. Through her inspiring journey, Sheila embodies resilience, strength, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of those facing similar challenges.