Community Advisory Committee
The WIHD Community Advisory Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors for their knowledge and dedication, and includes individuals with disabilities, family members, representatives of State protection and advocacy systems, developmental disabilities councils, state service agency directors, local agencies, private nonprofit groups concerned with providing services for persons with developmental disabilities, and other individuals with expressed interest in the field. Appointment terms are three years. Every other year, the Committee elects a Chair and Vice-Chair for a two-year term. The full Committee meets regularly at least four times per year, and the Executive Committee meets more frequently as needed.
Rich Laine, Chair
Kenny Burr, Vice-Chair
Ken Agni
Michelle Bethencourt-Garcia
Chris Bevilacqua
Sheila Brazie
Debbie Buny
Jennifer Goldman
Julie Keegan
Brendan Klein
Doretta Miraglia
Michael Orth
Angela Picardo
Maria Samuels
Natalie Santoro