SRC Membership

State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) members are appointed by the Governor and serve three year, staggered terms. According to federal law, members on the SRC must represent various communities that work with the Department of Rehabilitation. Each year, the SRC chooses new officers for the new Federal Fiscal Year, beginning October 1 - September 30.

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Shannon Coe

SRC Chair
Yolo County, State Independent Living Council Representative

Shannon has been a Community Parent at WarmLine Family Resource Center since 2018. She was a Program Coordinator at the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers from 2011 to 2015. Shannon was a Consultant at Humanity & Inclusion in 2009. She was an Urban Youth Development Worker for the U.S. Peace Corps from 2004 to 2006. Shannon was a Mentor at the Youth Empowerment Project in 2003. She was Acting Program Coordinator at Fulfillment Fund Teen Access Program from 2002 to 2003. Shannon is a member of the State Independent Living Council. She earned a Master of Public Administration degree in International Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from the University of California, Berkeley.

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Yuki Nagasawa

SRC Vice-Chair
Contra Costa County, VR Counselor representative

Yuki has been a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at the California Department of Rehabilitation since 2009. She was an English Language Program Departmental Assistant at California State University, Los Angeles from 2007 to 2009. Nagasawa earned a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, a Master of Arts degree in Musicology, and a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from California State University, Los Angeles. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the Osaka College of Music.

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Ivan Guillen

SRC Immediate Past Chair
Chair, Unified State Plan Committee
San Diego County, Client Assistance Program representative

Ivan has been Client Assistance Program Advocate at Disability Rights California since 2005. He was Qualified Mental Health Professional at New Alternatives Inc. from 2004 to 2005. Ivan was a Caregiver at Genesis Developmental Services from 2002 to 2004.

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Kim Rutledge

Ex Officio Member
Sacramento County, DOR Director

Kim has been Director of the California Department of Rehabilitation since 2025, where she was Deputy Director of Legislation and Communications from 2022 to 2025. She held several positions at the California Department of Social Services from 2016 to 2022, including Chief of the Adult Programs Policy and Quality Assurance Branch and Adult Protective Services Program Liaison. Kim held several positions at United Domestic Workers of America, AFSCME Local 3930 between 2012 and 2016, including Budget and Policy Analyst and Assistant Legislative Director. She was an Independent Policy Consultant at the County Welfare Directors Association of California from 2011 to 2012. Kim was a Sweeney Graduate Intern on Disability Policy at the National Academy of Social Insurance in 2011. She was a Graduate Policy Intern at the Disability Community Resource Center from 2010 to 2011. Kim was a News Copy Editor at the Sacramento Bee from 2005 to 2009. She is a member of the National Academy of Social Insurance. Kim earned a Master of Social Welfare degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Matthew Asner

Member
Los Angeles County, SRC Disability Advocacy Group Representative

Matthew has been President and Chief Executive Officer at The Ed Asner Family Center since 2018. He was Vice President of Development at Autism Society of America from 2016 to 2018. Matthew was Director of Corporate Development at Autism Speaks from 2014 to 2016, where he was Executive Director from 2012 to 2014.

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Michelle Bello

Member
Sacramento County, California Department of Education Representative

Michelle has been an Education Programs Consultant at the California Department of Education since 2021. She was a Principal at Lodi Unified School District from 2018 to 2021. Bello was a Vice Principal II at Stockton Unified School District from 2015 to 2018. She was a Teacher at Stockton Unified School District from 2004 to 2015. Michelle is a member of the Association of Filipino Americans in Education and Phi Delta Kappa, University of the Pacific Chapter. She earned a Master of Education degree in Educational Inquiry from Teacher’s College of San Joaquin and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from California State University, Stanislaus.

Shellena Heber

Member
Bakersfield, Community Rehabilitation Program Representative

Shellena has been Executive Director at Valley Center for the Blind since 2020, where she was Director of Operations from 2015 to 2020. She was Association Manager for the Italian Heritage Dante Association from 2014 to 2016. Shellena is President of California Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Member of National Association for the Employment of People who are Blind, VisionServe Alliance, Daughters of the American Revolution and Rotary Club of Bakersfield. Shellena earned a Master of Science degree in Public and Nonprofit Administration from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from University of California, San Diego.

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Hilary Lentini

Member
Los Angeles County, California Workforce Development Board Representative

Hilary is founder and owner of Lentini Design and Marketing Inc. (LDM), a full-service branding and marketing firm. LDM works with established businesses, public sector entities and non-profits to shape their brand visuals, messaging, and digital presence via website, design and development, digital advertising, and email campaigns. Hilary was appointed by Governor Brown to represent the small business perspective on the CWDB in 2018. Hilary is the Past President of the National Association of Women Business Owners Los Angeles Chapter (NAWBO-LA), and Past President of the National Association of Women Business Owners California Chapter (NAWBO-CA). Hilary is passionate about supporting women in leadership and works to open doors of opportunity for women business owners throughout the state.

Michael Love

Member
Sacramneto, Current or Former DOR Consumer Representative

Michael has been an Outreach Coordinator at California State University, Sacramento since 2024, where he has held several roles since 2023, including Administrative Services Coordinator for Project Rebound and Teachers Associate. He is a Member of Second Saturday. Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Sacramento.

Gregory Meza

Member
Napa County, Business, Industry and Labor Representative

Gregory has been a Work-Based Learning Specialist at the Napa Valley Unified School District since 2018. He was a Job Placement Specialist at the Napa Valley Unified School District from 2015 to 2018. Gregory is a member of WorkAbility1. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Western Oregon University.

La Trena Robinson

Member
Contra Costa County, Business, Industry and Labor representative

La Trena has been a Medical Social Worker III at Kaiser Permanente since 2009 and is an Executive Board member of Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers.

If you are interested in learning about SRC membership opportunities, please email SRC@dor.ca.gov or call (916) 558-5897.

Advisory Committees

Assistive Technology Advisory Committee Blind Advisory Committee California Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities California Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board California Vendors Policy Committee Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Committee Disability Advisory Committee Orientation Center for the Blind, Trust Fund Committee State Rehabilitation Council

Contact

SRC@dor.ca.gov Voice: 1-916-558-5897