A Message From The CEO of Valley Light Industries, Inc.
Many years ago, I was given a unique opportunity to implement my vision for any agency that provides the most respectful, professional and comprehensive services possible when I was named to lead VLI. It has been such an honor to grow this agency with the help of our consumers, our staff and our community. Although each day brings many challenges, I leave each evening with the constant reminder that I, as well as everyone associated with our agency, have given it their all, listened with our hearts and been ever mindful of the consumers to whom we dedicate our lives.
Pamela Hayes, PhD
Prior to coming to VLI in 1994, our current President/CEO earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/ Sociology, a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology and Administration and a Doctorate in Business Management. Pamela has dedicated her entire career to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and has received numerous commendations on behalf of her work in this field, including “Employer of Distinction” from the State Department of Rehabilitation, “Community Based Organization of the Year” from the City of Covina, “Employer of the Year” from the County Supervisor Mike Antonovich and was named “Businesswoman of the Year” by the City of Irwindale. Most recently, she was named one of California State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez’ ten “Women of the Year.”
Pamela has served on a number of distinguished boards, including Disabled Services of Long Beach, the California Conference Committee, the California Association for Persons in Supported Employment, and past Chair of the California Rehabilitation Association Institute. In 2004, Pamela was appointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities by Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and currently serves as his appointee to the Governor’s Committee for Employment of People with Disabilities. She has served as a expert witness giving testimony in legal cases involving individuals with disabilities, and is an accomplished public speaker.