Florida Independent Living Council Staff
Beth Meyer
Beth Meyer, ADA, PA
Executive Director
beth@floridasilc.org
Beth Meyer has joined FILC as the Executive Director from the Independent Living Resource Center in Jacksonville, where she served as the Development Director and Certified ADA Coordinator. She brings to FILC, over 20 years of experience in working with people with disabilities.
Beth attended UNF as a Special Education Major, completed ADA Certification from University of Missouri (2012) and received Professional Associate by the United States Access Board National Associates of ADA Coordinators (2014). Beth was recognized with several leadership awards including; DOE Division of Blind Services -Employer of the Year (2015), Women, Words, and Wisdom -Unsung Heroes Award Recipient (2015), Jacksonville Council of the Blind -Recognition of Service and Leadership (2012).
Beth was appointed by Governor Scott to the Florida Building Commission and participated in the approval of the 2014 ADA Florida Accessibility Building Codes. She has experience in project and contractual management through her role as ADA Coordinator, and was responsible for oversight and deliverables of a Project Civic Access Agreement. She has served on several community boards including, Transportation Disadvantage, Special Olympics Management Team, Emergency Preparedness Conference for People with Disabilities, and the Accessible Housing Task Force. Beth began the North Florida ADA Conference to ensure buildings were being designed and constructed to current Accessibility standards.
Sarah Goldman
Sarah Goldman
Director of Administration and Youth Initiatives
sarah@floridasilc.org
Sarah received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University Central Florida and furthered her education by earning a Master’s in Social Work from Florida State University. Sarah has used her education and experiences as an individual with a disability to advocate for others. Before joining FILC in 2020, Sarah worked as a legislative aide for four years in the Florida Legislature. She has been recognized for her achievements as an advocate for community integration, inclusion, and employment initiatives for those with disabilities.
Horace Brown
Horace Brown
Director of Operations and Analytics
horace@floridasilc.org
Horace Brown has served as Special Grants Director, Program Administrator, and VR Counselor with the Florida Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and continues to serve in numerous roles to support and advocate for persons with disabilities.
Horace was born in Selma, Alabama and has worked in disability rights for over 10 years. He currently serves as the Director of Operations and Analytics for the Florida Independent Living Council.
Horace has two children and has been married for 10 years.
Shelly Gurr
Shelly Gurr
Administrative Assistant
shelly@floridasilc.org
Shelly began working with the Florida Independent Living Council in 2015 as the part- time Administrative Assistant. She has a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Florida State University. Shelly enjoys volunteering outside of work on various projects; her longest volunteer experience was with the Tallahassee Lupus Support Group for over 30 years.