Staff

ILR is staffed by experts in the areas of workplace safety, adolescent independent living and social science research through both direct and indirect service.

The organization is managed by the ILR Executive Team:

William V. Griffin, MSW, MPA, Executive Director
Bill has over a million years of experience and knowledge in the social service field including direct service, teaching, and public administration. He started ILR in 1986 and over the years, has created a range of resources and publications related to workplace safety and adolescent independent living. He also served on the federal committee responsible for the first independent living initiative in 1986.  As Executive Director, Bill also is the principal investigator for all ILR federal grants and therefore responsible for the overall dysfunction of the company. Often known as the guru of independent living, Bill has finally found his “happy place” on the golf course. His staff frequently encourages him to “go green.”

Raymond S. Kirk, PhD., Director of Research and Program Evaluation
Ray has to his credit numerous research publications and assessments because he is so damn smart. He leads the ILR team on “all things statistics” and can interpret even the most obscure numbers. Before joining ILR, Ray was a full professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a contract partner on a number of ILR federal research projects. In 2005, Ray decided to lower his blood pressure and officially join ILR as Director of Research. He is the company story teller and has a way with animals.

Nancy A. Carter, ACSW, MSW, Associate Director
Nancy has been with ILR since 1993 and serves as Associate Director, which means she brings a female perspective to management. Her vita includes a 25-year social work career of working with adolescents in residental treatment, pregnancy support services, counseling, independent living, and community advocacy. Nancy also serves as Executive Director of SaySo (Strong Able Youth Speaking Out) http://www.saysoinc.org, which is a youth driven advocacy organization of young people in North Carolina who are or have been in substitute care. Nancy coordinates all ILR projects related to youth programming, training, and consulting/contract services provided by ILR. In addition to her professional commitment to help youths reach self-sufficiency, Nancy practices this at home with two teenage boys