Our Staff

Michael Bullis, Executive Director
Michael Bullis brings thirty-five years experience in rehabilitation and business ownership to the Image Center.  He speaks throughout the country about the employment challenge facing Americans with and without disabilities.  He has managed State and federal grant programs as well as restaurants, a service station and a private mediation company. 
Jessica Leone, Transition Program Director and IL Specialist
Jessica Leone has a BS in Special Education. She brings to the IMAGE Center ten years experience instructing children with disabilities, including leadership positions with the Therapeutic Department for Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks and Baltimore County Public Schools.
Meredith Ritchie, Office Manager/Assistive Technology Coordinator
Meredith Ritchie recently completed her Masters in Applied Sociology at UMBC with a focus in Non profit management.  Before moving to Maryland she lived in Ohio where she received her B.A. in History.  She has worked for several non-profits in Maryland as administrator, site manager and educator.

Travel Trainers

Amanda Taylor, Director of Travel Training
Amanda comes to The IMAGE Center with a BA in Psychology from Goucher College, where she studied dance therapy and volunteered with the Goucher Disability Initiative. Her experience includes four years as an autism therapist specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis, assisting in a multiple intensive needs curriculum in the Anne Arundel County Public School system, and assisting with the Magical Experiences Arts Company at the Maryland School for the Blind. 
Lisa Labre - Travel Training Outreach Coordinator

Lisa has over twenty years experience in consumer relations and is dedicated in promoting the programs, services, and resources that the IMAGE Center has to offer.

William is a travel trainer and has had extensive outreach experience with organizations including AARP, National Federation of the Blind, Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, and AmeriCorps VISTA.  He has utilized public transportation to get around in Baltimore and the surrounding areas for most of his adult life.

Out & About Program
Lori Baskette - Program Director and Independent Living Specialist/ Benefits Planner
A strong advocate for equal and civil rights for all, Lori comes to the IMAGE Center with 24 years of experience working with people with disabilities. She specializes in accessibility surveys for homes and businesses, Independent Living skills training, assisting people with resources and guidance in moving out of nursing homes and other institutions and advocacy.

Joseph Barrett – Peer Support Specialist
Joseph graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland (UMUC) with a BS in Psychology, and is currently working on an M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Alabama.   Having sustained a spinal cord injury at the age of 18, Joseph believes in the Independent Living philosophy and mission of the IMAGE Center.  In addition, he is dedicated to helping others understand that they can choose to live a full and productive life, no matter what their limitations.

Crystal Brockington - Peer Support Specialist
Crystal Brockington is a certified Maryland DDA Support Broker and Options Counselor with over 12 years' experience advocating and providing direct service for individuals in accordance with the disability rights movement. She is currently working as a Peer Support and Independent Living Specialist with Maryland's IMAGE Center, an independent living center located in Towson.

Imani Graham - Peer Support Specialist
Imani graham is a 31 year old who is from Prince George's County. She has 2 Associates degrees: one Associates of theatre and the other in chemical dependency. She is currently working on her Bachelor's degree in social science and will be graduating in May. She has worked at the department of disabilities assisting elder's in transitioning from nursing facilities and back into the community. Imani has been legally blind since age 17 and has recently suffered more loss of vision over the last 5 years; her diagnosis has not yet been determined. Imani is also a little person and has dealt with and overcome many challenges in her life. She stands by the motto" What does not kill you will make you stronger".