The FIT-ABLE Staff

Joseph Plutz
Director

Joseph Plutz has been working in the FIT-ABLE Office since March 2007. He earned his BA in Finance from North Central College, Naperville, Illinois and completed his Masters Degree in Disability Studies at the CUNY School of Professional Studies (SPS). He is co-chair of the FIT Diversity Council and works closely with students, faculty, and staff to promote disability awareness on the FIT campus to foster dialog and understanding of disability as a category of diversity and identity. He is also a member of the FIT CARE Team which provides timely proactive intervention resources for students, faculty, and staff in order to address student issues and promote student academic success and safety.

Elizabeth Killinger
Associate Coordinator

Elizabeth joined the FIT-ABLE office in November 2022. She has previously worked in disability services for eight years at a previous institution specializing in technology and digital access. Elizabeth works with students directly regarding housing accommodations and other accommodation needs, provides training to faculty/staff, and directs programming for disability outreach. She is a proud club advisor to Delta Alpha Pi (DAPi), FIT’s honor society for students with disabilities. Elizabeth serves on the Housing Accommodations Committee.  

Annemarie Veira
Counselor Associate

Annemarie joined the FIT-ABLE office 2025. She has previously worked in disability services as a coordinator for almost five years. She has also worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor for state and federal service for a combined total of two and half years. Annemarie works with students directly regarding housing accommodations and academic accommodation needs, provides training to faculty/staff, and creates programming for disability outreach. Annemarie also serves on the Housing Accommodations Committee.

Gail Leech-Sims
Administrative Assistant

Gail joined FIT in April, 2008 and has served in various capacities. Prior to joining the FIT-ABLE Office in June of 2011 she worked in the Campus Card Office and the Enrollment Management and Student Success Office. Gail is an integral part of the FIT-ABLE office as the first point of contact for students and visitors creating a friendly and professional environment that everyone appreciates. Gail also continues to improve her own professional development by taking classes at FIT.