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Disabled Access Appeals Commissioners

Commission Members

Harper Halprin
Harper Halprin
President

Commissioner Harper Halprin became a member of the Disabled Access Appeals Commission in August 2021. Ms. Halprin graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Architecture in 2008. In 2015, she founded her private architectural practice and has had the pleasure of designing many residential and commercial projects across the country. She has played key roles in managing high-end projects for private clients and thoroughly enjoys being able to assist clients in bringing their projects to life.

Theresa May de Vera
Theresa May de Vera
Vice President

Commissioner De Vera became a member of the Disabled Access Appeals Commission in August 2023. Ms. De Vera holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Theology and Bioethics from Loyola Marymount University. In 1996, she sustained a life altering injury where after, she found her passion to be a disability rights advocate. She has been recognized on the federal, state and local levels for her advocacy. In 2005, she was appointed to serve on the Los Angeles City Commission on Disability by former Mayor Villaraigosa, later reappointed by former Mayor Eric Garcetti and served as commission President from 2015 until 2020. In 2008, she was appointed to serve on the Access Services Board of Directors and currently serves as the Board Chair.

Ricardo U. Berg
Ricardo U. Berg
Commissioner

Commissioner Ricardo U. Berg has been with the Disabled Access Appeals Commission since April 2014. He was born in San Bernardino, California with a disability known as hypochondroplasia. One of his goals as a commissioner is to ensure that every street intersection in Los Angeles has a wheelchair ramp in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Furthermore, his vision is to equip every single traffic signal and stop sign in the city with an alert tone so that people with visual impairment know when it is safe to cross the crosswalk or street.

Dr. Cheryl Revkin
Dr. Cheryl Revkin
Commissioner

Dr. Revkin became a member of the Disabled Access Appeals Commission in August, 2014. Dr. Revkin has been a leader in her community in local government, business, and social organization for over 40 years. Dr. Revkin has served on over 10 Boards of Directors of community organizations. Dr. Revkin was also chosen as Pioneer Woman of the Year by then-Councilmember Eric Garcetti in 2000.

Pat Williams
Pat Williams
Commissioner

Commissioner Pat Williams has been a member of the Disabled Access Appeals Commission since August 2014. Ms. Williams has been a life-long community activist, volunteering for many diverse issues such as land conservation, animal advocacy, and HIV / AIDS issues. Since retiring, Ms. Williams held a position on the Commission on the Status of Women. Having been a pioneering women in the non-traditional building trades industry, Ms. Williams' main passion and advocacy is in the Tradeswomen's community, with an emphasis on raising the numbers of women in all phases of non-traditional employment.