About Us

Our Philosophy

Cultivating a Culture of Inclusion

The passion of Life Quest is to help cultivate a culture of inclusion. This is carried out through a variety of services we provide to organizations — from on-site assessments and transition plans to hands-on staff training and ongoing consulting support.

Every engagement is guided by the same belief: accessibility isn’t a checklist, it’s a commitment that shows up in how an organization welcomes and serves every person who walks through its doors.

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1000+

Facilities Surveyed

15+

Years of Experience

100%

Accessibility-First Approach

OUR TEAM

The People Behind Life Quest

A dedicated group of field surveyors, trainers, and support staff working together to help organizations become more accessible and inclusive.

Dr. Nanette Odell

Founder & CEO

Dr. Nanette Odell

Todd Odell

Vice President & Field Supervisor

Todd Odell

Portrait photograph of Colton Wood.

Vice President of Operations

Colton Wood

Vice President of Operations

Portrait photograph of Jason Verbus,

Lead Field Surveyor

Jason Verbus

Portrait photograph of Brandon Mathis,

Lead Field Surveyor

Brandon Mathis

Tony Del Rio sitting in the driver's seat of a fire engine.

Field Surveyor

Tony Del Rio

Portrait photograph of Tom Humphrey

Field Surveyor

Tom Humphrey

Portrait photograph of Don Baldwin

Field Surveyor

Don Baldwin

Portrait photograph of Nancy Del Rio.

Administrative Support

Nancy Del Rio

Portrait photograph of Shaun Bowles.

IT Staff

Shaun Bowles

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Field Surveyor/Consultant

Ricky Rivera

Life Quest also works with architects, engineers, and designers, as needed or when requested.

Clients & Kudos

What Our Clients Say

Feedback from the municipalities, businesses, and organizations we’ve worked alongside over the years.

The City of Chandler has hired Nanette Odell as an ADA trainer and consultant for many years. Nanette is passionate about what she does and demonstrates her depth of knowledge, professionalism, and pleasant demeanor in every training session. She creates a safe environment where her students feel comfortable asking questions as she guides them toward meaningful dialogue.

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Leah Powell

Deputy City Manager, City of Chandler, AZ

I was immediately impressed with her subtle, yet effective sense of humor, and healthy dose of sensitivity towards all people. Nanette’s extraordinary depth of knowledge in a wide range of disability issues was readily apparent and was exceeded only by her high energy and very positive delivery style.

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Bill Scott

President, Abilities Unlimited, Inc.

I have worked with Nanette in various capacities for over the past 20 years or so. Her integrity, sincerity and love of people are evident in all she does. Her organization skills are superb and she finishes what she starts. Wonderful to work with!

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Michele Stokes

Former City of Tempe ADA Compliance Specialist, Tempe, AZ

Through Nanette’s years of experience and interactive teaching style, the drivers have a better understanding of some of the individual needs of their passengers and are able to provide more effective and inclusion customer service.

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Dave Golder

City of Surprise, former Dial-A-Ride Director

Your vast knowledge and experience in your area of expertise allows you a unique opportunity to share with others not only a practical knowledge but detailed experiences that allow those in your classroom hands-on applications in a real-world environment. Your training techniques are not only effective, but ‘FUN’.

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Sgt. Norm Owens

City of Surprise, AZ

Todd came up with a simple idea that stunned our design team and engineers. It saved us thousands.

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Anonymous

Confidential Client

All of the girls came away from the program with a deeper understanding of what it means to be sensitive to those around us with disabilities. Several of the girls went on to volunteer at community events with their newly acquired sign language skills.

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Pamela Blair-Sheldon

Northwest Regional Library Youth Services Supervisor

Dr. [Odell] knew precisely how to manage a very diverse audience. It was astounding to watch her engage teenage boys who’d rather be texting, shy teenage girls who preferred to remain anonymous, and adults who thought they had all the answers until Dr. [Odell] opened their eyes and hearts.

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Linda D. Barzilai

Northwest Regional Library Paraprofessional

I was enormously impressed by Nanette’s sincerity and resourcefulness. She is indeed a rare employee who cares deeply about what she is doing.

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Chris Curcio

Former Deputy Director, City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation

Instead of just telling me what we needed to do to become compliant and accessible, she helped our team understand why it’s so important.

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Confidential Client

PROUD TO SERVE

Trusted by Organizations Nationwide

From municipalities and airports to hotels, universities, and law firms, Life Quest has worked with organizations of every size across the country.

*Many clients cannot be shown, per legal or confidentiality agreements.

City of Phoenix, AZ

City of Prescott, AZ 

City of Surprise, AZ

City of Mesa, AZ 

A Place to Call Home Foster Care & Adoption

Alzheimer’s Association 

Architectural Concepts, Inc. 

Arizona Ethics and Compliance Council

Arizona State Parks 

Arizona State University 

Asian American Hotel Owners Association

Aspey, Watkins & Diesel Law firm

ATC Group Services 

AZ Federal Insurance Solutions

BLICO Properties, LLC. 

Borque Lawfirm 

Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company 

Building Owners and Managers Association 

City of Chandler, AZ 

City of Chattanooga, TN 

City of Glendale, AZ 

Police Response to People with Disabilities

Emergency Sign Language for First Responders

Emergent Petition Training 

City of Tempe, AZ 

City of Tolleson, AZ

Commerce 

Clear Path Job Internship Program 

Cole 

Comic Fest

Comic-Con 

Crystal View Capital 

Days Inn & Suites 

Deer Valley Airport 

Deer Valley Unified School District 

Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources

Conservation Service

Department of Energy-Western Area Power

Administration

Desert Shadows RV Resort 

Dial-a-Ride, Surprise, AZ 

Diversity Leadership Alliance:

Monthly Workshops and Annual Conference

Econo Lodge 

Engelman, Berger, P.C. 

Fennemore Craig Law Firm 

Fiesta Bowl Museum 

Fore Dimensions 

FTG Group, Inc. 

Girl Scouts 

Goodyear Airport 

Hampton Inn & Suites 

Hannay Realty Advisors 

Hilton Hotels 

Hispanic Women’s Conference 

Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corp. 

Howard Johnsons 

Imagine Prep School 

Intel 

International Association of Venue Managers 

Lowell Observatory 

Macayo’s Restaurant, Central Phoenix 

Major League Baseball 

Marcos de Niza High School 

Mountain Park Health Center 

National ADA Symposium 

Northwest Regional Library

Paradise Education Center 

Parkside Gateway Owners Association 

Phoenix International Raceway 

PING Corporation 

Quality Inn 

Red Rock State Park 

Robert Polcar Architects, Inc. 

Rodeway Inn 

Rotary Club 

Ryan Company 

Seattle Mariners 

Sheridan House Inn 

Sky Harbor International Airport

Sky Train Stations & Rental Car Center 

Terminals 3 & 4 

2008 Super Bowl Prep. Staff Training

SpringHill Suites 

Square Egg Entertainment 

St. Vincent de Paul 

State Bar of Arizona 

Super 8 Hotels 

Surprise Fire Department 

Tempe Chamber of Commerce

The Centers for Habilitation 

The Reference Library 

Travel Lodge 

Travelers Inn 

University of Grenoble, France 

Vehr/Webb Studio Architects & Artists 

Veterans Affairs 

ViaWest Group 

Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce 

Yavapai College

Disability Awareness Training – April 2008 and November 2009

Accommodating Workplace Behaviors – April 2008

Basic Sign Language – November 2009

A Place to Call Home Foster Care & Adoption

Alzheimer’s Association

Arizona Center for Cancer Care

Arizona Ethics and Compliance Council

Arizona State University

Asian American Hotel Owners Association

Deer Valley Unified School District

Dept. of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service

Dept. of Energy – Western Area Power Administration

Diversity Leadership Alliance

Glendale, AZ

Hispanic Women’s Conference

Intel

Jim Click Automotive

Native Health Arizona

NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects)

Realtor.com

Smith Group

Veterans Affairs

Yavapai College

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