I have always been passionate about serving people with disabilities. I was previously the Executive Director at GiGi's Playhouse Annapolis where I was proud to serve the Down syndrome community in the greater DC, Maryland, Virginia area. In the past, I have worked as an in-home caregiver to a young woman with Autism and volunteered as an art therapy instructor for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. My goal is to help eliminate the barriers that people with different abilities face in pursuing their dreams and living a full life. I am especially concerned with health equity and representation in medical research for people living with a disability.I received my Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Mississippi and my Masters Degree in Public Policy and Administration from American University in DC. I am beyond grateful to be a part of the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities and hope to elevate the council’s mission of bringing equitable healthcare to all Kansans with disabilities.