The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) consists of at least 30 members appointed by the governor. Members are people with developmental disabilities, parents and guardians of people with developmental disabilities, representatives from concerned state agencies, and nonprofit organizations and local agencies providing services to people with developmental disabilities. More specifically, the federal DD Act requires that the membership must comply with the following categories:
The Ohio DD Council strives to have representation from all counties of Ohio. As of 2020, our current and past members represent 45% of Ohio’s 88 counties. Click here to see a map of our member representation by county.
The following is a list of current DD Council members and the category that each represents. If you would like to contact a member, click on their name to access their email address.
Brenda Brandon, Oak Harbor, Ohio Michael Denlinger, Cincinnati, Ohio Matt Harrison, Greenville, Ohio Courtney Hineman, Hamilton, Ohio James Plasencia, Bucyrus, Ohio Rachel Rice, Franklin, Ohio Michael Richards, Greenfield, Ohio Dara Walburn, Athens, Ohio
William "Bill" Ackman, Upper Arlington, Ohio Rochelle Hall-Rollins, Holland, Ohio Debbie Lozano, Mentor, Ohio Jill Radler, Delphos, Ohio Rhonda Rich, Troy, Ohio Brian Veith, Cincinnati, Ohio Victor Wilson, New Albany, Ohio
Amanda Via, Pleasant Hill, Ohio
Jean Jakovlic, Columbus, Ohio
Pamela Green, Cincinnati, Ohio
Vacant
Disability Rights Ohio: Kerstin Sjoberg
The Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University: Paula Rabidoux University of Cincinnati UCEDD, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: Ilka Riddle
Ohio Department of Aging: Emilia R. Jackson Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities: Vicki Jenkins Ohio Department of Education: Mark Smith Ohio Department of Health: Bobbi Krabill Ohio Department of Medicaid: Jacquelyn 'Jackie' George Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services: Ellie Jazi Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities: Shannon Komisarek
(Non-voting representative)
Guernsey County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Kellie Brown
The Ohio DD Council strives to have representation from all counties of Ohio. As of 2020, our current and past members represent 45% of Ohio’s 88 counties.
Map of our member representation by county
Being a member of the Ohio DD Council not only helps Council to achieve its goals, but also helps Council members learn how to be stronger advocates and to stay informed about issues that affect people with developmental disabilities.
But don't take our word for it! Instead, learn what our members have to say.
Visit our Council in the Community section for articles and videos of many of our members talking about what being a Council member means to them and other activities they are involved in.
You can make a difference in the lives of Ohioans with disabilities! We are always accepting new applications.
Learn more about applying to become a member of Ohio's DD Council