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 Members

Position:
1
Riley Daugherty
Bellingham, Wa
Position:
2
Robert Wardell
Parkland, WA
Position:
3
Alex Koval
Vancouver, WA
Position:
4
Tayshia Farra
Tumwater, WA
Position:
5
Sydney Krebsbach
Cheney, WA
Position:
6
Julie Clark
Olympia, WA
Position:
8
Melissa Dodge
Vancouver, WA
Position:
9
De Anna Winterrose
Benton
Position:
10
Leigh Spruce
Mill Creek, WA
Position:
11
Connor Casseday
Walla Walla
Position:
12
Bridget Parkhill
Newcastle, WA
Position:
13
Dana Floyd
Yakima, WA
Position:
14
Melanie Baker
Chewelah, WA
Position:
15
Katie Nash
Kennwick, WA
Position:
16
Sandi Gruberg
Lacey, WA

Agency Representatives

Sound Behavioral Health

Agency Administrator:
David O'Neal
Agency Designee:
Letha Fernandez

Disability Rights Washington

Agency Administrator:
Wally Tablit
Agency Designee:
Noah Seidel
Noah Seidel
Spotlight Article

UW Institute 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
Cassie Martin
Spotlight Article

Department of Health

Agency Administrator:
Dr. Umair A. Shah
Agency Designee:
Monica Burke
Monica Burke
Spotlight Article

Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (DHSH/DDCS)

Agency Administrator:
Sjan Talbot
Agency Designee:
Megan DeSmet

Health Care Authority

Agency Administrator:
Sue Birch
Agency Designee:
Angela Randel

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Agency Administrator:
Dana Phelps
Agency Designee:
Katie Mirkovich
Katie Mirkovich
Spotlight Article

Home and Community Living Administration (DSHS/DDCS)

Agency Administrator:
Bea Rector
Agency Designee:
Kris Pederson