The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council is a self-governing body whose appointed members include people with developmental disabilities, family members, service providers, state agency representatives, and representatives of Maryland’s protection and advocacy system and University Center on Developmental Disabilities. The majority of the Council’s members are people with developmental disabilities and family members. The Council is in a unique position to bring together people with diverse perspectives, experiences and knowledge in meaningful partnerships.

Jeff Rives, Chairperson
Howard County

Elizabeth Obermayer, Vice Chairperson
Montgomery County

Naznin Adams
Prince George's County

Michael Aronin
Anne Arundel County

Carol Ann Baglin  
Division of Special Education, MSDE

Diane Coughlin  
Developmental Disabilities Administration, DHMH

Kristen Cox  
Maryland Department of Disabilities

M. Doreen Croser
Queen Anne's County

George Flamer
Talbot County

Gail Godwin
Baltimore City

Gayle Hafner
Baltimore County

Jean Jackson  
Division of Rehabilitation Services, MSDE

Mary Anne Kane-Breschi
Office for Genetics and Children with Special Health Care Needs, DHMH

Richard Kommers
Anne Arundel County

Joan Lawrence  
Kennedy Krieger Institute

Leslie Seid Margolis
Baltimore City

Stephen Mattingly
St. Mary's County

Patricia McCoy
Prince George's County

Wendell McKay
Howard County

Vicki Mills
Frederick County

Steve Pyles
Prince George’s County

Tim Quinn  
The Arc of Northern Chesapeake Region

N. Anthony Sampson
Montgomery County

Susan Tucker  
Office of Health Services, DHMH

Susan J. Vaeth
Maryland Department of Aging

Thomas Webb
Kent County

Gary Weston  
Maryland Disability Law Center

Tim Wiens  
Jubilee Association of Maryland

Grace Pushparany Williams
Prince George’s County

Julie Venners Yannes
Montgomery County