by Admin | Feb 2, 2024 | Board of Directors
Valerio is the father of two children with a diagnosis of Autism, who are clients of Redwood Coast Regional Center. Since Valerio learned about the diagnosis for his first son, he started navigating the Regional Center system trying to get his son the services needed...
by Admin | Sep 11, 2023 | Board of Directors
Kathy Finn is President of UFCW, Local 770. Before she even stepped out of law school, Kathy Finn began fighting for the rights of working people. Since 1990, she’s brought that grit and dedication to UFCW 770 workers. With a passion for protecting the health and...
by Admin | Jun 9, 2023 | Board of Directors
Marta Green is the mother of two wonderful children, one of which is a funny, creative, big-hearted boy with a rare chromosomal disorder that changed the way he developed and how he interacts with the world around him. When she’s not momming, she is the owner of...
by Admin | Feb 1, 2020 | Board of Directors
Carolyn Tellalian is a mom to three adult children: Ryan, Marisa, and Vana. Shortly after Marisa’s birth, Carolyn became involved in organizing community resources surrounding the Down syndrome and disability community in Tulare and Fresno County. Carolyn collaborated...
by Admin | Feb 1, 2020 | Board of Directors
Alison Morantz moved to California in 2004 to join the faculty of Stanford Law School, where she directs the Stanford Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Law and Policy Project (SIDDLAPP), and teaches contracts, employment law, and mental health law. Her son,...
by Admin | Feb 1, 2020 | Board of Directors
A speech pathologist, Connie Lapin has been a lecturer and family advocate for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities for over 50 years. When her son Shawn was diagnosed at age two, in 1970, there was a dearth of...
by Admin | Feb 1, 2020 | Board of Directors
Stephen Hinkle is a disability rights advocate and international speaker. He has spoken across 24 states and in Australia on topics such as autism, inclusion, and disability advocacy. Stephen is currently working on his PhD in disability policy at Chapman University. ...
by Admin | Jan 1, 2020 | Board of Directors
Diana Pastora Carson, M.Ed. has been an elementary educator for over 30 years, and co-teaches a disability studies course at San Diego State University. She is a consultant and educator on diversity as it relates to disability and is the author of several articles and...
by Admin | Jan 1, 2020 | Board of Directors
Mr. Gomez is an industry expert on multicultural marketing with an emphasis on niche markets and has held senior positions with top corporations including Televisa (Univision Holdings), Microsoft (MSNLatino), and France Telecomm (Starmedia). He is also a passionate...
by Admin | Jan 1, 2020 | Board of Directors
Judy Mark has an adult son with autism, which led her to become co-founder and President of Disability Voices United. Judy leads DVU’s advocacy and programmatic efforts. Judy was instrumental in the passage of the Self-Determination Law and has been active in...
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