The members of the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities are responsible to carry out the provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) and make sure that the Council is a member-driven, effective, efficient, and accountable organization. Serving up to two four-year terms, the 40-member Council represents all of North Carolina. Membership is composed with 60 percent of people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities (I/DD) or family members, and the remainder with representatives from state agencies, nonprofit and professional organizations. The Council guides all initiatives and contracts.
NCCDD, a 40-member body appointed by the Governor, is made up of:
People with intellectual or other developmental disabilities (I/DD)
Parent/Family member/Guardian
Representatives of State agencies
State legislators
Representatives from Disability Rights NC and the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD)
Provider and Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organization representatives
Current Council Members (counties listed alphabetically):
WAKE
Victor Armstrong Representative of the State Developmental Disabilities Authority (DHHS-MH/DD/SAS); Alternate: Mya Lewis
NaKima Clark Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Dr. Kelly Kimple Representative of Women's and Children's Health (DHHS); Alternate: Danielle Matula
Virginia Knowlton Marcus Executive Director, Disability Rights NC (DRNC). Representative of the State Protection and Advocacy Agency
Ronnie Marshall Person with I/DD
Kay McMillan Person with I/DD
Wing K. Ng Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Karey Perez Representative of the Division of Aging (DHHS); Alternate: Sarah Smith
Dave Richard Deputy Sec. of DHHS. Representative of the Designated State Agency (DHHS)
James Stephenson Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Sandy Terrell Director of Clinical Services. Representative of the Division of Medical Assistance (DHHS); Alternate: Deborah Goda
Sherry Thomas Director, Exceptional Children Division. Representative of the Department of Public Instruction; Alternate: Dreama McCoy
Kathie Trotter Director, Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation. Representative of Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DHHS); Alternate: Jim Swain
ORANGE
Rep. Verla Insko Representative of the NC House of Representatives
Dr. Gary N. Junker Director of Behavioral Health. Dept. of Public Safety-Division of Adult Correction & Juvenile Justice. State Government Agency Department of Correction; Alternate: Jamila Little
Dr. Joseph Piven University Center on Excellence (CIDD); Alternate: Deb Zuver or Diana Cejas
BUNCOMBE
Rhonda Cox Representative of Non-Profit group concerned w/services to persons with I/DD; Alternate: Andrea Misenheimer
Kerri Bennett Eaker, Chairperson Parent of a person with I/DD residing in or previously resided in an institution
Dr. Joshua Gettinger Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Ryan Rotundo Immediate relative/guardian of a person with I/DD
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BUNCOMBE CO.
Rhonda Cox Representative of Non-Profit group concerned w/services to persons with I/DD; Alternate: Andrea Misenheimer
Kerri Bennett Eaker, Chairperson Parent of a person with I/DD residing in or previously resided in an institution
Dr. Joshua Gettinger Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Ryan Rotundo Immediate relative/guardian of a person with I/DD
CRAVEN CO.
Myron Michelle Gavin Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Brendon Hildreth Person with I/DD
DARE CO.
Nessie Pruden Siler Person with I/DD
DAVIDSON CO.
William Miller Person with I/DD
EDGECOMBE CO.
Katherine Boeck Person with I/DD
FORSYTH CO.
Bryan Dooley Person with I/DD
GRANVILLE CO.
Laura Hedgepeth Richardson Parent of a Person with I/DD
GUILFORD CO.
Daniel Smith Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
MECKLENBURG CO.
Amanda N. Bergen Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Senator Mujtaba Mohammed Representative of the NC Senate
Marjorie Serralles-Russell Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
NEW HANOVER CO.
Cheryl L. Powell Person with I/DD
ONSLOW CO.
Donna Ann Spears Person with I/DD
ORANGE CO.
Rep. Verla Insko Representative of the NC House of Representatives
Dr. Gary N. Junker Director of Behavioral Health. Dept. of Public Safety-Division of Adult Correction & Juvenile Justice. State Government Agency Department of Correction; Alternate: Jamila Little
Dr. Joseph Piven University Center on Excellence (CIDD); Alternate: Deb Zuver or Diana Cejas
PITT CO.
Kathleen Holler Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
ROBESON CO.
Kristy L. Locklear Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
STANLY CO.
Dawn H. Allen Public at Large
Dr. Peggy Terhune Local Non-Governmental Agency, CEO Monarch
WAKE CO.
Victor Armstrong Representative of the State Developmental Disabilities Authority (DHHS-MH/DD/SAS); Alternate: Mya Lewis
NaKima Clark Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Dr. Kelly Kimple Representative of Women's and Children's Health (DHHS); Alternate: Danielle Matula
Virginia Knowlton Marcus Executive Director, Disability Rights NC (DRNC). Representative of the State Protection and Advocacy Agency
Ronnie Marshall Person with I/DD
Kay McMillan Person with I/DD
Wing K. Ng Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Karey Perez Representative of the Division of Aging (DHHS); Alternate: Sarah Smith
Dave Richard Deputy Sec. of DHHS. Representative of the Designated State Agency (DHHS)
James Stephenson Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Sandy Terrell Director of Clinical Services. Representative of the Division of Medical Assistance (DHHS); Alternate: Deborah Goda
Sherry Thomas Director, Exceptional Children Division. Representative of the Department of Public Instruction; Alternate: Dreama McCoy
Kathie Trotter Director, Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation. Representative of Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DHHS); Alternate: Vacant
WATAUGA CO.
Allison S. Dodson Immediate relative/guardian of a person with I/DD
WAYNE CO.
Aldea LaParr Person with I/DD
VACANCIES
Representative of the State Developmental Disabilities Authority (DHHS-DSS); Alternate: Teresa Strom