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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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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9

De Anna Winterrose

Benton
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10

Leigh Spruce

Mill Creek, WA
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11

Connor Casseday

Walla Walla
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12

Bridget Parkhill

Newcastle, WA
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13

Dana Floyd

Yakima, WA
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Melanie Baker

Chewelah, WA
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Katie Nash

Kennwick, WA
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Sandi Gruberg

Lacey, WA

Agency Representatives

Sound Behavioral Health
Agency Administrator:
David O'Neal
Agency Designee:
Letha Fernandez
Sound Behavioral Health
Disability Rights Washington
Agency Administrator:
Wally Tablit
Agency Designee:
Noah Seidel
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Disability Rights Washington
UW Institute on Human Development and Disability
Agency Administrator:
Mark Harniss
Agency Designee:
Mark Harniss
UW Institute on Human Development and Disability
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Agency Administrator:
Chris Reykdal
Agency Designee:
Cassie Martin
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Department of Health
Agency Administrator:
Dr. Umair A. Shah
Agency Designee:
Monica Burke
Department of Health
Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (DHSH/DDCS)
Agency Administrator:
Sjan Talbot
Agency Designee:
Megan DeSmet
Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (DHSH/DDCS)
Health Care Authority
Agency Administrator:
Sue Birch
Agency Designee:
Angela Randel
Health Care Authority
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Agency Administrator:
Dana Phelps
Agency Designee:
Katie Mirkovich
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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Home and Community Living Administration (DSHS/DDCS)
Agency Administrator:
Bea Rector
Agency Designee:
Kris Pederson
Home and Community Living Administration (DSHS/DDCS)