Council Membership
The Governor appoints members of the Council to direct and oversee the activities of the Council staff and to facilitate the distribution of Federal funds available to New York State. By Federal law, at least 60% of the members of the Council must be people with developmental disabilities, or family members of people with developmental disabilities. Our diverse membership ensures input from people with many different skills and life experiences. The CDD membership composition is directed by the DD Act of 2000 which is the authorizing law which created Councils.
The remaining members are representatives from relevant State agencies and entities that administer funds provided under Federal laws related to people with Developmental Disabilities.
Members are unpaid volunteers appointed by the Governor.
Council Member Duties
Council members have many duties. They:
- serve on committees and subcommittees,
- attend full Council and committee meetings,
- take part in discussions, presentations, development of projects and initiatives,
- review and vote on funding motions, and
- review and approve State Plans.
Becoming a Council Member
Interested In Becoming a CDD Council Member?
If you are interested in being considered, fill out the form on this page to apply for membership.
List of Active Members
| Member Name | Member Designation |
|---|---|
| Dave Deuel | Council Chairperson |
| Ketrina Hazell | Council Vice Chairperson |
| Shameka Andrews | Caucus Chairperson |
| Mariela Adams | Caucus Member |
| Naome Adam | Caucus Member |
| Peter Cole | Caucus Member |
| Daniel Cunningham | Caucus Member |
| Katy Faivre | Caucus Member |
| David Feickert, Jr. | Caucus Member |
| Bin Feng | Caucus Member |
| Stuart Flaum | Caucus Member |
| Shawn Fultz | Caucus Member |
| Valeriya Gregory | Caucus Member |
| Amanda Haught | Caucus Member |
| Yulin Huang | Caucus Member |
| Adan Islam | Caucus Member |
| Vincent McLaughlin | Caucus Member |
| Deidra Moore | Caucus Member |
| Xavier Skeeter | Caucus Member |
| Debora Thivierge | Caucus Member |
| Josh Phelps, Aim Services, Inc. | Not For Profit Representative |
| Joshua Christiana, The Arc NY | Non-Governmental Organization Representative |
| Susan Fox, PhD, President and CEO - Westchester Institute for Human Development | University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities |
| Joanne F. Siegel, LCSW, Co-Director - Rose F. Kennedy University Center | University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities |
| Suzannah J. Iadarola, PhD, Director, Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities | University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities |
| Julie M. Keegan, Esq. Director, Protection and Advocacy Program for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PADD) | Disability Rights New York |
| Honorable Willow Baer - Acting Commissioner - NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities | State Agency Representative |
| Honorable Dr. Betty A. Rosa - Commissioner - NYS Education Department | State Agency Representative |
| Honorable Greg Olsen - Director - NYS Office for the Aging | State Agency Representative |
| Honorable James V. McDonald, M.D. - Commissioner - NYS Department of Health | State Agency Representative |