September 29, 2025
Community Link Welcomes Dodd to Board of Directors
Breese, IL – Community Link is proud to announce that Heidi Dodd has joined its Board of Directors. Dodd brings a wealth of professional expertise and a strong record of community service that will further strengthen Community Link’s mission of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Dodd earned her B.S. from Southern Illinois University, M.A. from the University of Illinois, and her J.D. from the University of Tulsa. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the St. Clair County Bar Association.
Dodd received the 2018 Legacy Celebration Award and was most recently named Best Attorney by Small Business Monthly of St. Louis. She is also a member of the Special Needs Alliance, a national organization of attorneys dedicated to disability and public benefits law.
In addition to her legal career, Dodd is deeply engaged in community service. She currently serves as Secretary and Board Member of the Southwestern Illinois Visiting Nurses Association.
“We are thrilled to welcome Heidi to the Community Link Board,” said John Huelskamp, Community Link’s Executive Director. “Her expertise, compassion, and dedication to helping families will be an incredible asset as we continue to grow and expand opportunities for our participants.”
Community Link is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through a person-centered approach that promotes self-directed living choices and community integration opportunities. The mission of Community Link is to offer opportunities for choice, growth, and independence for adults with developmental disabilities. For more information visit commlink.org.