Commission Members & Contact Information
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The Commission should consist of up to 17 members, who are knowledgeable about ASD and/or about systems that serve people with ASD. Members can serve for up to two terms; each term is two years long. Agency representatives do not have term limits and may assign an alternative representative from their agency to attend meetings. All members serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Joyce Bernheim, Chair
Position: Parent of an Individual with Autism
Email: joyceb@orcommissionasd.org
Bruce Baker
Position: Department of Human Services
Email: Bruce.M.Baker@state.or.us
Senator Sara Gelser
Position: State Senator
Email: Sen.SaraGelser@oregonlegislature.gov
Brad Hendershott
Position: Local Education Agency
Email: bradh@orcommissionasd.org
Anne Saraceno, Co-Chair
Position: ASD or Disability Advocacy Organization
Email: asaraceno@orcommissionasd.org
Representative Zach Hudson (application pending)
Position: State Representative
Email: Rep.ZachHudson@oregonlegislature.gov
Corey Stump
Position: Health Care Provider to Individuals with Autism
Email: CStump@AutismFootprints.com
Ezra Weiss
Position: Parent of an Individual with ASD
Email:
Kara Williams
Position: Oregon Department of Education
Email: Kara.Williams@state.or.us
The OCASD is seeking additional members. To inquire regarding current and upcoming open positions, please email us at staff@orcommissionasd.org.