Council Members
FDDC's Governor-appointed Council Members join us in our mission to advocate and promote meaningful participation in all aspects of life for persons with developmental disabilities.
Our Council Members
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is an advisory board, established under the federal Developmental Disabilities and Bill of Rights Act, 2000. If you are interested in becoming a Council Member submit an application to FDDC with a resume. Applications are reviewed as seats become available.
Meet the Council Members
Sarah Goldman
Tallahassee, FL
Kira Houge
Department of Elder Affairs– Tallahassee, FL
Richard Bradley
Yankeetown, FL.
Conney Dahn
Stuart, FL
Brent McNeal
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation –Tallahassee, FL
Lise Fox, Ph.D.,
Florida Center for Inclusive Communities, University of South Florida – Tampa, FL
Victoria Gaitanis
Bureau of Exceptional Education & Student Services (DOE) – Tallahassee, FL
Kali Wilson
Palm Harbor, FL
Elly Hagen
Fort Myers, FL
Cherie Hall
Disability Rights Florida –Tallahassee, FL
Eddie Hall
Lakeland, FL
Laurie J. Harlow
Tampa, FL
Dennis Hart M.D.
Bradenton, FL
Yolanda Herrera
Hialeah, FL
Victoria Vangalis Zepp
Tallahassee, FL
Jack Kosik
Lakeland, FL
Andrea Gary
Florida Department of Health, Division of Children’s Medical Services – Tallahassee, FL
Kevin Johnson
Celebration, FL
Lisa Miller
Lakeland, FL
Thomas (TJ) Moon
Ocala, FL
Barbara Palmer
Agency for Persons with Disabilities –Tallahassee, FL
Frank Shalett
Lakeland, FL
Jean Sherman, Ed.D., R.N.
Mailman Center UCEDD University of Miami – Pembroke Pines, FL
Catherine McGrath
Agency for Health Care Administration –Tallahassee, FL
Interested in Becoming a Council Member?
To complete the Applicant Questionnaire, click here and complete the online form. Please contact Kristen Conlin if you have additional questions at (850) 488-4180.