Who serves on the Development Disabilities Council?

The Washington state Developmental Disabilities Council has 27 Governor-appointed members who are people with developmental disabilities, family members of people with developmental disabilities, state agency representatives, and other community partners.

Council members play a critical role in planning, implementing, and monitoring State Plan activities with the goal of improving comprehensive supports and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

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Council Member Spotlights

Meet the passionate advocates shaping disability policy in Washington State! Through our Council Member Spotlights, we highlight the voices, experiences, and leadership of current and former members of the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council.

Council Member Spotlights

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1

Riley Daugherty

Bellingham, Wa

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2

Robert Wardell

Parkland, WA

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3

Alex Koval

Vancouver, WA

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4

Tayshia Farra

Tumwater, WA

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5

Sydney Krebsbach

Cheney, WA

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6

Julie Clark

Olympia, WA

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8

Melissa Dodge

Vancouver, WA

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10

Leigh Spruce

Mill Creek, WA

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12

Bridget Parkhill

Newcastle, WA

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13

Dana Floyd

Yakima, WA

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14

Melanie Baker

Chewelah, WA

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15

Katie Nash

Kennwick, WA

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Sandi Gruberg

Lacey, WA

Agency Representatives

Disability Rights Washington

Agency Administrator:

Nachama Wilker

Agency Designee:

Noah Seidel

University of Washington/Center on Human Development and Disability

Agency Administrator:

Mark Harniss

Agency Designee:

Mark Harniss

Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

Agency Administrator:

Chris Reykdal

Agency Designee:

Cassie Martin

Department of Health

Agency Administrator:

Dr. Umair A. Shah

Agency Designee:

Monica Burke

Aging and Long-Term Support Administration

Agency Administrator:

Bea Rector

Agency Designee:

Vacant

Health Care Authority

Agency Administrator:

Sue Birch

Agency Designee:

Angela Randel

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Agency Administrator:

Dana Phelps

Agency Designee:

Katie Mirkovich

Home and Community Living Administration Developmental Disabilities Community Services

Agency Administrator:

Tonik Joseph

Agency Designee:

Teresa Martin