Executive and Administrative Staff

Nash received his B.S. from Howard University in 1996, majoring in Biology with Chemistry and Psychology minors. He obtained a M.A. in Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2000 and a J.D. from the Howard University School of Law in 2003. Nash began in private practice as an immigration attorney and went on to serve as a city prosecutor and as both an office manager and managing attorney. Nash came to DRP in 2021 to assist with assuring the rights of individuals with disabilities.

Nash works closely with the Team Leads for both the Facility Advocacy Program operating within the state centers as well as the Representative Payee Reviewer Program.  Additionally, Nash oversees the monitoring of state hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities to detect and eliminate instances of abuse and neglect. Nash also oversees investigations concerning deaths or serious injuries to persons with disabilities occurring while under the care of others.

Robert is a DevOps Engineer at Disability Rights Pennsylvania. His role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency by developing automation solutions and optimizing workflows. Responsibilities include automating repetitive tasks, improving data organization for analysis, and building applications to streamline processes. Robert collaborates closely with staff across the Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh offices to identify opportunities for technology-driven improvements.

Robert holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Millersville University, with a strong interest in automation and machine learning. He is passionate about leveraging technology to drive growth and efficiency within Disability Rights Pennsylvania.

Christina is an experienced litigator with a focus on public interest law. Most recently, she spent fifteen years at Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) litigating a range of cases including family law, housing, bankruptcy and expungements. At LASP, Christina became Managing Attorney of the Regional Housing Unit which worked to ensure stable housing through eviction and foreclosure defense work. Christina’s work also focused on ensuring court access for all regardless of income or ability.

At Disability Rights Pennsylvania, Christina assists in managing legal staff and in carrying out the legal work of the organization. Christina graduated from New York University and Rutgers Law School.

Jennifer has nearly 20 years of experience in disability advocacy. She began her career at DRP as a staff attorney and most recently served for 9 years as the Director of Government Affairs, where she spearheaded policy initiatives that significantly improved independence and inclusion for people with disabilities. Her leadership has been marked by a commitment to empowering individuals and communities, fostering collaboration, and driving impactful change.

Previously, Jennifer was the Project Director for the Protection and Advocacy of Beneficiaries of Social Security Project, addressing both individual and systemic barriers to employment for people with disabilities and the duties of employers under the ADA. Jennifer received her J.D. from Widener University School of Law and her B.A. from Pennsylvania State University.

Lisa is a Philadelphia area native, who has lived and litigated cases in different areas of the U.S., but ultimately decided nothing beats home. Lisa graduated from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in History and has worked in the legal field as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant ever since. Passionate about juvenile justice reform, education, and building a better tomorrow for all through civil rights litigation and advocacy, Lisa works alongside DRP attorneys and staff to fulfill DRP’s mission and goals.

Alicia Ingiosi (she/they) started a career in special education (focused on applied behavior analysis), working primarily with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Having grown up in a small town in rural Pennsylvania, Alicia found this work incredibly helpful as it raised awareness around diversity, accessibility, and equity. During this time, Alicia established programs and coordinated services in a wide range of socioeconomic settings on behalf of individuals, families, school districts, and organizations. After 15 years in special education, Alicia transitioned to early childhood education for another 5 years before realizing a desire to return to a more advocacy-based setting. Eager to find an environment that prioritized civil rights through systemic change, Alicia sought out DRP, knowing this would combine personal interests with professional history. Alicia is also passionate about the intersection of rights pertaining to gender, LGBTQ+, race, and accessibility. Alicia earned a Bachelor of Arts from Villanova University, a Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, a Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State and a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Boston University. Alicia’s mom and kids sure are proud of all these accomplishments!

Shari received her B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993 and her J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1996. She has helped parents of children with disabilities to access special education and related services in Pennsylvania public schools, and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities on a wide range of disability-related issues including accessing appropriate community-based public services, maintaining personal autonomy in decision-making, and protection from abuse and neglect. Shari has been overseeing the implementation of DRP’s client intake system and ensuring compliance with federal and non-federal grant requirements since 2019. 

Stacey is the Administrative Coordinator for Disability Rights Pennsylvania. She coordinates administrative tasks and provides support to staff across all areas of DRP. Stacey is based in Pittsburgh and has been with DRP for 15 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Dale Verchick is the Director of Public Policy at Disability Rights Pennsylvania, where she leads legislative and policy initiatives. She previously coordinated the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) grant, working to eliminate employment barriers for Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities.

An immigrant who experienced displacement during the first Gulf War, Dale understands the challenges faced by refugees and marginalized communities. She has been an advocate at DRP since 2008 and serves on both the Pennsylvania Employment First Oversight Commission and the Board of the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation. She is also the parent of a child with a disability, which deepens her commitment to inclusive policy and family-centered advocacy.

Dale holds a master’s degree in law and public policy and bachelor’s degrees in sociology and education. Her advocacy promotes self-determination, equity, and access- advancing a more inclusive society where people with disabilities can live freely and without barriers.

Renee is the Director of Operations at Disability Rights PA.  From a young age, she was taught that all people are deserving of equal respect and hold immeasurable value regardless of abilities.  She started her career with DRP in 2008 as an advocate for people with intellectual disabilities living in a state institution.  She continued this work until 2018, when she shifted to reviewing payees who represent people unable to manage their Social Security benefits.  After 2 years, Renee began managing the Representative Payee team and continued in this capacity until August 2025 when she became the Director of Operations.  Renee is a passionate leader who believes in excellence, sincerity, and kindness.