NCCDD's staff brings deep experience in human services and service to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD). They work closely with Council members, state agencies and non-profits to make a difference and touch the lives of individuals with I/DD.

Contact the Council:
Office Hours: 9AM-4PM Monday – Friday
1-800-357-6916 (TOLL FREE)
984-920-8200 (OFFICE/TTY)
984-920-8201 (FAX)

Talley Wells
Executive Director
talley.wells@dhhs.nc.gov

David Ingram
Director of Operations
david.ingram@dhhs.nc.gov

Chris Hendricks
Policy Education Coordinator/Legislative Liaison
chris.hendricks@dhhs.nc.gov

Pam Hunter Dempsey
Systems Change Manager
pam.dempsey@dhhs.nc.gov

 

 

 

Melissa Swartz
Systems Change Manager
melissa.swartz@dhhs.nc.gov

Philip C. Woodward
Systems Change Manager
philip.c.woodward@dhhs.nc.gov

Cora Gibson
Administrative Assistant
cora.gibson@dhhs.nc.gov

LaQuadia Smith
Business Services Coordinator
laquadia.smith@dhhs.nc.gov

Shar'ron Williams
Business Officer
sharron.williams@dhhs.nc.gov

Letha Young
Office Assistant
letha.young@dhhs.nc.gov

Irlanda Ruiz
Hispanic Disability Community Advocate
irlanda.ruiz@dhhs.nc.gov