Ginny Fiorentine
Executive
Director
gfiorentine@cilbc.org
Ginny Fiorentine brings a wealth of experience to her position
of Executive Director at the Center for Independent Living
of Bucks County.
For nearly thirty years, Ginny worked in the banking industry
and was responsible for business and community development.
As well as managing several bank branches she served the community
by actively working with schools, nonprofits and business organizations.
In addition to her banking career, Ginny has 25 years experience
in ministerial service.
After leading many successful branches, Ginny decided to enter
into human services and worked at the Lower Bucks Family YMCA
as their Director of Membership, Director of Marketing and
Director of Community Impact. Ginny was responsible for membership
and community development and led many successful community
initiatives such as health and wellness programs for youth,
adults and families. She was responsible for developing programs
that would focus on the spirit aspect of Spirit, Mind and Body.
Ginny became the first Office Manager at CILBC in October
of 2005. Ginny was responsible for developing many of
the systems that are still in practice today. In August
of 2007, Ginny was named as the new Executive Director of CILBC. Since
taking this position, Ginny’s main focus has been community
development and increasing community awareness of CILBC and
its many programs.
Ginny is a wife, mother of four and a grandmother of five. In
her spare time, Ginny enjoys reading non-fiction, spending time
with her family, playing with her dogs, yoga, and deepening her
spirituality.
 Emily Yaskowski
Office Manager
eeyaskowski@cilbc.org
Emily obtained her Bachelor of the Arts from Ursinus College,
Collegeville, PA, in 2002. Since graduation, Emily has
always worked with and for persons with disabilities in many
capacities.
Initially, Emily worked with children with Autism for two
years before joining her first CIL – Abilities in Motion
in Reading, PA – on October 18, 2004. As the SWATCO,
Emily was responsible for community organizing and advocacy. This
included increasing accessibility within Berks County and initiating
such programs as the Transportation Advisory Committee and
assisting in bringing the Shared Ride Program for Persons with
Disabilities to Berks County.
Emily was the first SWATCO/Director of Community Impact at
CILBC; starting on December 1, 2005. As the SWATCO/Director
of Community Impact, Emily organized numerous consumer advocacy
groups throughout the county to ensure that individuals with
disabilities’ voices were heard. She also worked
on many committees that improved services in transportation,
education, and employment for persons with disabilities.
In August 2007, Emily was promoted to Office Manager. She
is now responsible for training new staff, Human Resources,
payroll/fiscal, any writing-intensive work, and looking for
new initiatives for CILBC.
Emily lives with her husband, daughter, and two cats. In
her spare time, Emily enjoys chasing after her toddler and
cats, reading, crossword puzzles, cooking, photography, and
taking family trips.
 Glenn
Coyle
SWATCO/ Director of Community Impact
gcoyle@cilbc.org
Glenn joins the CIL after graduating with a degree in communications
from Temple University in May 2006.
As the system advocate for the CIL, Glenn has the opportunity
to meet with various groups in and around Bucks County and
address community and consumer concerns. He always goes
to great lengths when it comes to researching various issues
relevant to the community.
Glenn is also a key contributor to the CIL newsletter, whether
it be writing an article or doing research for one.
When not at work, Glenn enjoys reading, watching TV and building
his credentials as an amateur writer.
 Kimm
Guckin
I/L Specialist
kguckin@cilbc.org
Born and raised in the Trenton area of New Jersey, Kimm moved
to Bucks County in 1992. Kimm joined the CIL BC with
a background in the banking industry, as well as customer service
and administration. Being a parent of a child with
disabilities, Kimm has first hand knowledge of the frustration
and needs of people with disabilities. Kimm has
also volunteered for a few non-profit organizations, such as
The American Heart Association, United Cerebral Palsy of New
Jersey and the RWJUHH Foundation. Kimm is very compassionate
about helping people and feels that the rewards are priceless
when the smallest of tasks are achieved!
Kimm is married to Tom and they have four children and a granddaughter. When
time allows, Kimm and Tom enjoy spending time in the Pocono Mountains
where someday they hope to retire. She also enjoys her
gardens, but must admit that all the credit for the beautiful
gardens goes to Tom. Family, friends and laughter are key
ingredients in their home.
 Donna Daubenspeck
Information and Referral Coordinator
ddaubenspeck@cilbc.org
Donna joins CILBC as the new Information and Referral Coordinator. Her
main duties include being the first point of contact for many
incoming calls to assess the caller’s needs. She
then gathers the relevant information that will eventually
assist these individuals, businesses, and community contacts. Donna
also stays up-to-date on the most recent information, resources,
and technologies that can assist those who call CILBC. She
is imperative in determining which CILBC staff member can best
assist each caller.
Donna’s customer service history; which includes banking,
retail, and dispatching, only accentuates her personal experiences
in working with and for persons with disabilities. Donna
is the wife, mother, and grandmother of persons with disabilities
and understands how easily good information and a real person
to talk to can provide hope, even in the direst of situations.
In her free time, Donna enjoys watching mystery and action movies,
spending time with her pug named Baby, traveling, and reading. Donna
hopes to travel to Alaska in the near future.
 Elaine
Sodano
I/L Specialist
esodano@cilbc.org
New to the CILBC family, Elaine is the part-time Independent
Living Specialist. A recent graduate of the College of
New Jersey, Elaine received her Bachelors of Art in English
with a minor in Deaf Studies. She is our liaison between
the Deaf and Hearing cultures.
Elaine’s hobbies are many. She is a painter who
uses oils and acrylics, a novice knitter, a voracious reader,
and a happy-go-lucky thrift shopper.
She is a mother to three grown children and a grandmere to
her grandson, Sammy. Elaine resides happily with her “hearing
cat,” Rosie.
 Vera
Parfylo
Director of Volunteer Services
vera@cilbc.org
Vera is an RN BSN with an associate’s degree in psychology. She
worked as a nurse in a variety of settings and specialties
in the Delaware Valley. This includes critical care,
gerontology, and intensive care psychology. After being
assaulted by a patient, she was eventually diagnosed with RSD/CRPS. This
is a rare neurological disorder and its primary hallmark is
intense, acute, and chronic burning pain.
As the Director of Volunteer Services, Vera is currently working
on standardizing the volunteer program and all of its training
programs. Her goal is to expand the CIL’s volunteer
pool and to make sure that whatever work is being completed
is satisfying to the volunteer and helpful to the CIL.
In her spare time, Vera enjoys doing artwork. Her favorite
types include watercolor and India ink. Vera is also
a voracious reader of books.
CILBC Board of Directors
Dave Rogers, Board President
Bob Shanberg, Vice President
Juanita Benson, Treasurer
Jill Catalanotti, Secretary
Nancy Hess
Barry Bussell
Mirca Liberti
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