SWCIL Board of Directors

The Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) works to promote greater societal acceptance, inclusion, and equal access for all individuals with disabilities living in Southwest Minnesota. SWCIL is recruiting new members to its Board of Directors. If you are interested in supporting local independent living efforts and are willing to invest and share your time, skills, knowledge, and/or experience, please consider applying.
Photo of Pamela Russell
Pamela Russell, Chairperson
Photo of Janice Ross
Janice Ross, Vice-Chair
Photo of Leah Hastad
Leah Hastad, Secretary
Photo of Derek Klinkner
Derek Klinkner, Treasurer
Picture of Tashauna Swanson
Tashauna Swanson, Member
Photo of Carrie Stiernagle
Carrie Stiernagle, Member
Photo of Maria Trejo
Maria Trejo, Member
Picture of Cody Seehafer
Cody Seehafer, Member
Members of SWCIL's Board of Directors: 
  • Serve a 3-year term
  • Attend regularly scheduled meetings (about 9 per year)
  • Establish policies for the operation of SWCIL
  • Monitor organizational finances, programs, and performance
  • Establish long-range plans
  • Contribute skills, knowledge and experience

Persons with Disabilities constitute more than 50% of SWCIL's governing board.
​Persons with Disabilities are strongly urged to apply.