Ed Hirtzel

Ed Hirtzel

Ed Hirtzel manages the organization’s external communications and facilitates DVU’s development operations through both grant writing and grant management. She also directs all social media and websites for DVU and coordinates the technical portion of...
Tim Jin

Tim Jin

Born with cerebral palsy, Tim Jin advocates for the rights of anyone with a speech-related disability to have access to the communication tools and support they need. He has used an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device since elementary school in the...
Monica Rejniak

Monica Rejniak

Monica Rejniak is a human resources and operations management leader. Monica will be working to ensure DVU is compliant with the regulations and compliance issues that dictate how California employers conduct business. Her primary objective is to streamline processes...
Miguel Lugo

Miguel Lugo

Miguel is the Assistant Director of Outreach and Leadership Training for Disabilities Voiced United. Miguel’s goals align with the mission statement of DVU, which is to empower the disability community with the knowledge, experience, and encouragement of their given...
Gilda Giron

Gilda Giron

Gilda Giron is the Director of Outreach and Leadership Training for Disability Voices United. As director, Gilda is leading the Emerging Leaders Program, which focuses on growing and nurturing self-advocates and family advocates to become leaders. Gilda earned a...