Taskforce members include people with disabilities, family members, advocates, representatives of key state agencies, and other stakeholders.
Olmstead Consumer Taskforce Voting Members
| Name | Type of Membership | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Alaniz, Amber | 9/30/2024 | |
| Connolly, Paula | Able to represent the interests of children | 9/30/2021 |
| Esbeck, Edward | 9/30/2024 | |
| Fier, Greg | Person with a disability | 9/30/2023 |
| Graves, Kris Chair |
Person with institutional experience | 9/30/2022 |
| Green, Aaron | Family member of a person with a disability | 9/30/2021 |
| Gulbranson, Harriet | Able to represent the interests of older Iowans | 9/30/2023 |
| Haley, Melinda | Other – provider organization | 9/30/2023 |
| Hines, Marc | Able to represent interests of children | 9/30/2023 |
| Johanns, Jessica | Family member of a person with a disability | 9/30/2022 |
| Martin, Michael | Person with a disability | 9/30/2022 |
| Montross, Brittney | Other – provider organization | 9/30/2023 |
| Pakkebier, Lisa Chair |
Able to represent the interests of older Iowans | 9/30/2023 |
| Reynolds, Mari | Family member of a person with a disability Able to represent the interests of older Iowans Other – provider organization |
9/30/2023 |
| Richardson, Daryn | Person with a disability | 9/30/2022 |
| Simmering, Jen | Person with a disability | 9/30/2023 |
| Strobeck, Megz | 9/30/2024 | |
| Vander Molen, Joel | Person with a disability | 9/30/2023 |
| Williams, Jessica | 9/30/2024 |
State Agency Representatives
| Agency | Representative |
|---|---|
| Board of Regents | Open position |
| Department for the Blind | Kim Barber |
| Department of Administrative Services (DAS) | Open position |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) | Katrina Carter |
| Department of Education (DE) | Molly Hammer |
| Department of Human Rights | Lisa Schneider |
| Department of Human Services, Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS) |
Connie Fanselow |
| Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) | Linda Kellen |
| Department of Management | Sandra Hurtado-Peters |
| Department of Public Health (DPH) | Jim Pender |
| Department of Public Safety (DPS) | Ljerka Vasiljevic |
| Department of Transportation (DOT) | Kristin Haar |
| Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) | Open position |
| Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) | Open position |
| Iowa Department of Aging (IDA) | Julie Bergeson |
| Iowa Economic Development Authority | Open position |
| Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) | Terri Rosonke |
| Iowa Veterans Home | Jodi Tymeson |
| Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) | Ronee Slagle |
| Office of the Governor | Open position |
Taskforce Support Staff
| Name | Agency |
|---|---|
| Anne Crotty | Center for Disabilities and Development |
| Michelle Johnston | Center for Disabilities and Development |