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 NameMember Designation
Dave DeuelCouncil Chairperson
Ketrina HazellCouncil Vice Chairperson
Shameka AndrewsCaucus Chairperson
Mariela AdamsCaucus Member
Naome AdamCaucus Member
Peter ColeCaucus Member
Daniel CunninghamCaucus Member
Katy FaivreCaucus Member
David Feickert, Jr.Caucus Member
Bin FengCaucus Member
Stuart FlaumCaucus Member
Shawn FultzCaucus Member
Valeriya GregoryCaucus Member
Amanda HaughtCaucus Member
Yulin HuangCaucus Member
Adan IslamCaucus Member
Vincent McLaughlinCaucus Member
Deidra MooreCaucus Member
Xavier SkeeterCaucus Member
Debora ThiviergeCaucus Member
Josh Phelps, Aim Services, Inc.Not For Profit Representative
Joshua Christiana, The Arc NYNon-Governmental Organization Representative
Susan Fox, PhD, President and CEO - Westchester Institute for Human DevelopmentUniversity 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 DisabilitiesState Agency Representative
Honorable Dr. Betty A. Rosa - Commissioner - NYS Education DepartmentState Agency Representative
Honorable Greg Olsen - Director - NYS Office for the AgingState Agency Representative
Honorable James V. McDonald, M.D. - Commissioner - NYS Department of HealthState Agency Representative