Council Members
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):
Want to reach out your local NCCDD Council Member? Email us at info@nccdd.org
BUNCOMBE CO.
Rhonda Cox
Representative of Non-Profit group concerned w/services to persons with I/DD; Alternate: Andrea Misenheimer
Kerri Bennett Eaker, ChairpersonParent of a person with I/DD residing in or previously resided in an institution
Dr. Joshua GettingerParent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Ryan RotundoImmediate relative/guardian of a person with I/DD
CRAVEN CO.
Myron Michelle GavinParent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Brendon HildrethPerson with I/DD
DARE CO.
Nessie Pruden SilerPerson with I/DD
DAVIDSON CO.
William MillerPerson with I/DD
EDGECOMBE CO.
Katherine BoeckPerson with I/DD
FORSYTH CO.
Bryan DooleyPerson with I/DD
GRANVILLE CO.
Laura Hedgepeth Richardson
Parent of a Person with I/DD
GUILFORD CO.
Daniel SmithParent/guardian of a person with I/DD
MECKLENBURG CO.
Amanda N. BergenParent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Senator Mujtaba MohammedRepresentative of the NC Senate
Marjorie Serralles-RussellParent/guardian of a person with I/DD
NEW HANOVER CO.
Cheryl L. PowellPerson with I/DD
ONSLOW CO.
Donna Ann Spears
Person with I/DD
ORANGE CO.
Rep. Verla InskoRepresentative of the NC House of Representatives
Dr. Gary N. JunkerDirector of Behavioral Health. Dept. of Public Safety-Division of Adult Correction & Juvenile Justice. State Government Agency Department of Correction; Alternate: Jamila Little
Dr. Joseph PivenUniversity Center on Excellence (CIDD); Alternate: Deb Zuver or Diana Cejas
PITT CO.
Kathleen HollerParent/guardian of a person with I/DD
ROBESON CO.
Kristy L. LocklearParent/guardian of a person with I/DD
STANLY CO.
Dawn H. AllenPublic at Large
Dr. Peggy TerhuneLocal Non-Governmental Agency, CEO Monarch
WAKE CO.
Victor ArmstrongRepresentative of the State Developmental Disabilities Authority (DHHS-MH/DD/SAS); Alternate: Mya Lewis
NaKima ClarkParent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Dr. Kelly KimpleRepresentative of Women's and Children's Health (DHHS); Alternate: Danielle Matula
Virginia Knowlton MarcusExecutive Director, Disability Rights NC (DRNC). Representative of the State Protection and Advocacy Agency
Person with I/DD
Kay McMillanPerson with I/DD
Wing K. NgParent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Karey PerezRepresentative of the Division of Aging (DHHS); Alternate: Sarah Smith
Dave RichardDeputy Sec. of DHHS. Representative of the Designated State Agency (DHHS)
James Stephenson
Parent/guardian of a person with I/DD
Sandy TerrellDirector of Clinical Services. Representative of the Division of Medical Assistance (DHHS); Alternate: Deborah Goda
Sherry ThomasDirector, Exceptional Children Division. Representative of the Department of Public Instruction; Alternate: Dreama McCoy
Kathie TrotterDirector, Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation. Representative of Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DHHS); Alternate: Vacant
WATAUGA CO.
Allison S. DodsonImmediate relative/guardian of a person with I/DD
WAYNE CO.
Aldea LaParrPerson with I/DD
VACANCIES
Representative of the State Developmental Disabilities Authority (DHHS-DSS); Alternate: Teresa Strom