We measure the success of our program by the success of all participants in attendance. If the individuals in attendance do not succeed then we believe we have failed as a program.
Employee of the month
October 2025
Linda Bellford Woods
Congratulations to Linda Bellford Woods for being chosen employee of the month.
Our Team
We are a team of individuals who believe persons with disabilities deserve the same opportunities as the rest of society. We have decided to make those opportunities a reality through the services we offer. Our team will go above and beyond to make certain each individual in attendance attains their goals. We are determined to help our participants in their individual goal attainment whether personal, educational or vocational. We accomplish this through a person-centered approach. Should our team lack the skills to help a particular participant with a specialized condition, or need, we will outsource this training. Our team believes that participants are not adjuncts of society but are a very vital and instrumental part of society. Our team will make sure all participants are interacting and staying involved on a daily basis. Our team will assist participants in the enhancement of vocational, educational, social and life skills to ensure each individual develops the confidence needed to successfully function in society.
Debra Howard (CEO)
As the CEO and owner of this amazing organization, I believe I am uniquely positioned by God to offer an environment where individuals can be themselves and to be in a space where respect and dignity is paramount. It is my daily goal to allow everyone enrolled to have a voice and to be the leader in their daily program activities. I believe their day should be designed around their choices and not dictated but instead decided upon by their likes and preferences. I have a responsibility to help each of them build upon their unique abilities and to ensure their independence. It is our responsibility as an organization to help each enrolled participant develop their abilities through social engagement, community integration, inclusivity, life skills development, educational growth, and vocational opportunities.
Korinne Hughes (Office HR Manager)
Born and raised in South Jersey, Korinne began working with the disabled population at the age of 15. Starting in caregiving for a disabled teen for a private family, moving on to working in schools as a 1:1 with autistic children, to being recruited to the largest ABA company on the East Coast, where she would eventually become a clinical coordinator, Korinne was certain that this was the population of people that she wanted to work with for the rest of her career.
Korinne was hired as the director of human resources during COVID-19 for an online convention that reeled in over 300,000 attendees from 83 different countries. After 3 years of this successful convention, Korinne wanted to find a career that included HR, Managing, and working with the disabled community all tied in one. That is why working at Life of Liberty is her dream job.
Here at LOL, Korinne is responsible for managing the business office, the staff, NEO, employee satisfaction, payroll duties, conflict resolutions within the team, and much more.
When Korinne is not in her office, you can find her coaching her kids’ basketball teams at Oside Hoops, camping in Joshua tree with her family of 4, playing with her fur babies, or being an activist for populations that face injustices.
Favorite food: Crab legs
Favorite sports teams: Anything Philadelphia
Favorite quote: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” MLK
Claudia Munoz (Program director)
With 30 years of caregiving experience, co-founder of adult residential facility, 15 yrs of case management experience, and with the knowledge of how to approach medical needs, Ms Claudia provided guidance and letters to a particular individual’s family to advocate for more specialized care. After much diligence and sought out resources, the individual was diagnosed with cervical cancer and was treated. Now cancer free, this individual attends program happily.
Eric Wilson (Assistant program director)
An integral part of LOL since March of 2017, Eric is responsible for full supervision of the floor, conducting observation of support staff and ensuring the care, safety and welfare of each participant enrolled in LOL. He graduated from San Diego State in 2021 with a degree in general studies and sociology. With more than 7 years of working with the IDD population, he is equipped to address the needs of our population with both knowledge and practical experience.
From the skills he attained as a support staff, now as an assistant program director he is able to provide more skilled support to non ambulatory and to behavioral participants. His calm and soft approach provides our participants a supportive friendly face during difficult transitions. His ability to understand the needs of the participants has provided extra support to staff on the day to day needs.
Arrion Howard (Behavioral Program Manager)
An integral part of LOL since he was 16 years old, Arrion obtained his degree in general studies from Missouri Southern University. He is responsible for supervision in the Wola Nana Behavior Program. This includes observation of support staff and ensuring each participant enrolled in the behavior program receives quality and consistent safe and personal care. Trained in functional analysis and being CPI certified, Arrion has proven his ability to calmly handle any aspect of this program and showed this ability in the face of a life and death situation in which a participant was choking. Mr. Arrion followed procedure to assist the participant by quickly administering CPR to the participant who was turning blue and was unconscious before the paramedics arrived. He was able to calmly respond to the requests of the emergency medical personnel and provide the necessary background and health information for the participant which resulted in saving the participant’s life. Arrion’s calm demeanor along with his training in functional analysis and CPI allows him to demonstrate consistent patience with this population through his amazing ability to de-escalate most situations have proven to be invaluable in his more than 13 years of working with the behavior population.
Board of Directors
Duties and responsibilities include providing current knowledge, critical thinking, feedback, analyzing, and decision making. Advisors are to act as a sounding board for the organization CEO. Advisors help the organization operate using best practices.
Mark Wertz
Chief Operating Officer
LOL Life Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer, Mark Wertz
LOL-Life of Liberty (LOL) and Wola Nani Management (WNM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Wertz as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Wertz brings with him more than two decades of leadership experience in healthcare administration, operations, and strategic management.
Prior to joining LOL/WNM, Mr. Wertz served as Director of Centralized Billing and Coding at Archibald Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. In that capacity, he managed budgeting, collections, and revenue cycle operations for 15 clinics, as well as oversight of the Office of Professional Services. His leadership contributed to significant improvements in operational efficiency and financial performance.
Mr. Wertz also held the position of Executive Director at Legacy, a 61-resident senior living facility. Under his direction, the facility achieved its first deficiency-free survey in three years and was recognized by Best of Moultrie Magazine as the Best Senior Living Center in Moultrie.
In addition to his administrative expertise, Mr. Wertz is a retired U.S. Navy Officer, where he concluded his distinguished service as Chief Executive Officer of Navy Medical Operations. He holds two master’s degrees in healthcare, underscoring his deep commitment to operational excellence and quality care.
“We are honored to welcome Mark to the LOL/WNM’s executive team,” said Debra Howard, Owner/President/CEO. “His extensive experience, proven leadership, and strategic insight will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our operations and advance our mission of delivering exceptional care across all our facilities.”
Mark’s focus will be on fostering collaboration, business growth, teambuilding and aligning best practices across all entities in all locations.
About LOL-Life Of Liberty and Wola Nanai Management
LOL/WNM is a leading provider of assisting special needs individuals transitioning out of High School to become as independent as possible. LOL is committed to its mission of promoting successful independence while delivering compassionate care and operational excellence across its network of facilities.
Josette Findlater
Board member
I am excited to be asked to join this
organization as a volunteer board advisor. My position will give me the pleasure of
offering suggestions and advice that will
help the operation to continue to grow
and exceed in its services to those in the
community with developmental
disabilities. I strongly believe that disability does not equate to inability.
David Findlater
Senior advisor
I am currently an inspector in the city of Bowie, Maryland. As an inspector, I am
equipped to make assessments based on findings. I hope to bring these same skills
to the board. I am honored to be chosen
as a board advisor to an organization
providing services to individuals with
developmental disabilities. I desire to
lighten the load of the CEO by offering
advice and suggestions based
on my skills.
Valencia Saadat
Managing advisor
I am thrilled to be an advisor for such an amazing organization. I am positioned
to offer my many years of experience as a
law enforcement lieutenant and current
police chief to propel the organization
to be the best that it can be.
I am accustomed to critical thinking,
working with facts, and objectivity. I am
honored to be an aid in what I consider a much needed service to such a special
group of individuals.