Board of
Directors

Dedicated professionals leading the way to community inclusion for all.

Officers

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Diane Beastrom
President
Koinonia
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Lori Kress
Vice President
Dungarvin, Inc.
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Chad VonAhnen
Secretary / Treasurer
Johnson County Developmental Supports
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Heidi Mansir
Past President
Uplift, Inc.

Directors

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Kathy Carmody
Director
Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities
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Jon Fisher
Director
Sevita
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Yadira Holmes
Director
Consumer Direct Care Network
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Kelly Jepson
Director
BrightSpring Health Services
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Josh Rael
Director
Alliance
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Darlene Scott
Director
The Phoenix Residence
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Barry Simon
Director
Oak Hill
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Tony Thomas
Director
Welcome House, Inc.
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Linda Timmons
Director
Mosaic
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Rita Wiersma
Director
Accord
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Zach Wray
Director
Sunrise Community, Inc.