Seattle, WA – PROVAIL, a leading nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their communities, is excited to announce Carlin Llorente (He/Him) as its new Chief Executive Officer. Llorente brings a wealth of leadership experience in education, workforce development, and community engagement, reinforcing PROVAIL’s mission of inclusion and accessibility for all.
Llorente joins PROVAIL with an extensive background in nonprofit leadership and strategic partnerships. Most recently, he worked as a Senior Strategist for Menlo Education Research, where he advanced partnership work for a national collaboratory focused on equity and excellence in mathematics education. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President of Programs at FareStart, where he relaunched in-person training post-pandemic and led case management and outreach efforts to serve vulnerable community members. His career also includes pivotal roles at Washington STEM, where he guided multi-million-dollar statewide partnership strategies, and SRI International, where he led research and development initiatives focused on equitable learning solutions.
“Carlin’s deep commitment to equity and inclusion, combined with his strategic vision, makes him an incredible asset to PROVAIL,” said Terri Sutton, Board Chair at PROVAIL. “His leadership will help advance our mission, ensuring people with disabilities have the resources and opportunities to lead independent, fulfilling lives.”
As CEO, Llorente will oversee PROVAIL’s wraparound services, including Supported Living, Employment Services, and Assistive Technology, while fostering community partnerships and advancing advocacy efforts.
“I am honored to join PROVAIL and continue its legacy of impact,” said Llorente. “Inclusion matters now more than ever, and I look forward to working alongside PROVAIL’s dedicated team to create meaningful change for the disability community.”
To learn more about the vital and life-changing services PROVAIL offers and to join in their inclusion efforts, visit provail.org.
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About PROVAIL
PROVAIL believes everyone has the right to pursue the life they choose to live. With over 80 years of dedication to fostering inclusion for people with disabilities through the collaboration of three vital programs: Mobility & Communication, Employment Services, and Home & Lifestyle. PROVAIL is one of Washington’s largest private, multi-service agencies dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adults with all types of disabilities.
