Becoming Independent Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Becoming Independent (BI) is a nonprofit organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful and productive lives. Based in Santa Rosa, California, BI serves Sonoma, Napa, Marin, and Solano counties, providing programs that promote inclusion and independence. The work focuses on removing barriers and fostering authentic human connections within the community, with a commitment to dignity and rights for people with disabilities. BI has earned a number of recognitions, including a Best Places to Work designation from NBBJ across multiple years, a 2020 North Bay Women in Business Award for its CEO Luana Vaetoe, a 2019 Community Hero Award, and Forty Under 40 honors in 2016 and 2022. In October 2022, BI announced the appointment of Terry Fassold as vice president and branch manager of its Reinking branch, indicating ongoing leadership development.