Bio

Regina Blye

Treasurer at Women Enabled International

Regina Blye is the Chief Program and Policy Officer at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, where she oversees the operations of the National Paralysis Resource Center. In this role, she leads the strategic development and implementation of programs designed to equip individuals with the tools and resources needed to live healthy, independent lives.

Regina’s journey is both deeply personal and powerful. At age 10, she sustained a C6-C7 spinal cord injury because of gun violence, a life-altering experience that shaped her path as a fierce advocate for disability rights. With over 20 years of leadership in disability policy, she blends firsthand insight with professional expertise to drive meaningful change for people with disabilities.

Before joining the Reeve Foundation, Regina led the Independent Living Services program at the Administration for Community Living, overseeing 155 federal grantees, and served as Executive Director of the Texas State Independent Living Council. In 2011, President Obama appointed her to the U.S. Access Board, where she served as Vice-Chair —no big deal.

Regina holds a B.S. in Mass Communication from West Texas A&M University and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin. She serves on the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Women Enabled International boards. Based in Houston, Texas, Regina enjoys family time, curating epic playlists, and dominating in a game of Boccia—because changing the world is just part of her day.

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