The CNMI State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is a Governor appointed body that provides advice and support to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, on behalf of people with disabilities and their families, regarding the delivery of effective rehabilitation services which lead to employment for people with disabilities. Each member serves a three-year term.
Mission Statement:
"It is the mission of the State Rehabilitation Council to partner with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the CNMI workforce to ensure people with disabilities are able to obtain and maintain meaningful and satisfying employment."
Note: Adopted by the SRC during their FY 2018 Second General Membership Meeting on April 19, 2018.
2020 SRC MEMBERS
Frances A. Torres - Chairperson - Employment & Marketing Committee Chairperson Representation: Business, Industry & Labor
Hilma Castro – Vice Chairperson - Representation: State Workforce Investment Board
Angelray T. Guerrero - Secretary - Representation: Advocate, Saipan
Emeterio Fitial – Fiscal Officer - Representation: State Educational Agency Representative
Vacant - Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement Committee Chairperson, Representation: Community Rehabilitation Program
Janice Tenorio - Member - Representation: Business Industry & Labor
Monika H. Diaz - Transition & Assistive Technology Committee Chairperson, Representation: Advocate/Tinian Representative
Joe Ada – Employment & Marketing Chairperson, Representation: Business, Industry & Labor
Gernadine Camacho - Member, Representation: Statewide Independent Living Council
Victorino S. Cepeda - Member, Representation: Business, Industry & Labor
Junnie Masga – Member, Representation: Parent Training and Information Center
Robert Mendiola - Member, Representation: Advocate/Rota Representative
Chad Merfalen - Member, Representation: Disability Advocacy Group
James Rayphand - Member, Representation: Client Assistance Program
Jane Tudela - Member, Representation: Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Vacant - Member, Representation: Representatives of individuals with disabilities who are unable to represent themselves
Maryann Borja-Arriola - Ex-Officio, Representation: Director of Designated State Unit