05/09/2024
I’m happy to share that I’ve accepted an appointment as the Executive Director at Center for Independent Living, Inc.! I aim to strengthen the voice and impact of the disability community through collaborative leadership, strategic partnerships, and a deep commitment to our cause.
I look forward to making CIL a beacon of hope and a source of practical solutions for independence and equality. Leading the CIL marks a significant new chapter in my journey—an opportunity to blend my experiences with an enduring mission of empowerment and inclusion.
Reach out and join me as we go on this path together, with open hearts and a shared vision for a future where disability rights are human rights, and independence is accessible to all. Thank you for your warm welcome and support—it means the world to me.
https://thecil.org/press-release/center-for-independent-living-welcomes-dr-victor-santiago-pineda-as-new-executive-director-amid-crucial-times-for-disability-rights/
Center for Independent Living - Berkeley
I want to also thank all my staff at World Enabled for their incredible service. I look forward to new partnerships and leveraging my networks and relationships with UC Berkeley UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design Haas School of Business - UC Berkeley International House, UC Berkeley Ed Roberts Campus Hispanics in Philanthropy Ford Foundation Othering & Belonging Institute and many others.
UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design
Berkeley, CA – May 8, 2024 – As the 2024 elections approach, the stakes have never been higher for the 61 million adults in the United States living with a disability. At this pivotal moment, the Center for Independent Living (CIL), a cornerstone of the disability rights movement since 1972,…
