Board & Staff
Role of the Council
The Council promotes systemic change and helps build community capacity so persons with developmental disabilities can live, work, play, and learn in the communities of their choice. This is accomplished by planning and implementing innovative service or support model programs, funding research, training advocates, and educating policymakers.
Council Members
DDCO is composed of 22 volunteer members, all of whom are appointed by the Governor. In accordance with federal law, at least 60 percent of its members are adults with developmental disabilities or immediate family members of people with developmental disabilities. One member must live in or must have lived in an institution in the past, or be an immediate family member of the same. At least one member must represent a local non-governmental organization.
| Position | Members |
| Chair | Sharon Garrity, Guthrie |
| Vice Chair | Vacant |
| Secretary | Mark Lewis, Norman |
| Parliamentarian | Vacant |
| Finance Committee Chair | Lori Weider, Stillwater |
| State Plan Committee Chair | Michelle Kelley, Oklahoma City |
| Advocacy, Training, and Outreach Committee Chair | Janie Fugitt, Oklahoma City |
| Council Members | David Blose, Yukon; Margaret Bond, Broken Arrow; Mindee Brown, Edmond; Jeromy Buchanan, Oklahoma City; Brett Cunningham, Oklahoma City; Debra Espinosa, Oklahoma City; Janie Fugitt, Oklahoma City; Sharon Garrity, Guthrie; Shelly Greenhaw, Edmond; Lori Hauge, Sapulpa; Susan Jorski, Choctaw; Michelle Kelley, Oklahoma City; Sherri Coats, Oklahoma City; Blaine Murdock, Meeker ; Gina Richardson, Oklahoma City; Beth Scrutchins, Oklahoma City; Melissa Sublett, Tulsa; Lori Weider, Stillwater; Devin Williams, Lawton; Valerie Williams, Oklahoma City. |
Agency Representative Council Members
| Agency | Member |
| Oklahoma Human Services, Community Living, Aging, and Protective Services | Jeromy Buchanan |
| Oklahoma Rehabilitation Services | Janie Fugitt |
| Oklahoma Department of Education, Special Services | Sherri Coats |
| Oklahoma Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Services | Beth Scrutchins |
| Oklahoma Disability Law Center | Melissa Sublett |
| University Center for Excellence on Developmental Disabilities, The Center for Learning and Leadership | Valerie Williams |
DDCO Staff
Jenifer Randle
Executive Director
Jenifer (you can call her Jen) is passionate about teaching, reading, writing, watching sports, and all things Star Trek. She holds degrees in Special Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the University of Kansas, and a certificate in Competitive Integrated Employment from Utah State University. With 14 years of experience teaching students with disabilities, Jenifer is a dedicated educator and a credentialed trainer for Person-Centered Thinking, a Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador, and Aging Our Way Ambassador. Learn more about Jenifer by reading her one-page introduction.
Jennifer Robinson
Planning & Grants Director
Jennifer is the Planning and Grants Director for the Council. Her work includes coordinating planning activities for the development of the Council’s 5-Year State Plan and providing consultation and technical assistance to Council contractors and potential contractors concerning program planning.
Jennifer is an Oklahoma native with a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering from Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!). After working for over a decade at a local Architecture/Engineering firm, she shifted her focus to raising her four children, especially her youngest who has Down syndrome. When all of them had graduated from high school, Jennifer put her passion for and experience with the disability community to work at a local nonprofit, where she worked for over four years doing project management and grant management. Along the way, Jennifer volunteered at the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma creating, organizing, and leading the inaugural Parent 2 Parent support meetings; was appointed to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part-B State Advisory Board; and earned a Nonprofit Management Fundamental Certificate from the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and planning vacations.
Bradley Mays
Advocacy Training Coordinator
Dr. Bradley Mays is the Advocacy Training Coordinator for the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma. Mays coordinates the Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum, a five-day summer camp, which provides students with disabilities opportunities to learn skills they will need to advocate for themselves after high school.
Mays also coordinates Partners in Policymaking. PIP is an eight-weekend disability advocacy training for parents of children with a disability, adults with a disability, and professionals in the field of developmental disabilities or related fields. The goal of PIP is to help participants engage effectively with legislators, state and/or local policymakers, and others to advocate for change.
Mays earned a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma in Adult & Higher Education and his research interests focus on improving experiences and outcomes for students with disabilities. As a person with cerebral palsy, Mays had a challenging journey on the way to complete his Ph.D., which included two master’s degrees and a bachelor’s degree. This wasn’t the plan, but it helped him understand his passion-helping people with disabilities reach life goals.
Morgan
Self-Advocacy Training Director
Morgan is the Self-Advocacy Training Coordinator for the Council. In this position, Morgan supports persons who have lived experiences in developmental disabilities in delivering trainings and developing curriculum to increase advocacy skills among persons with developmental disabilities, their families, and professionals in Oklahoma.
Morgan graduated with a General Studies Associate Degree from Rose State College in 2017 and completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 2020 from the University of Central Oklahoma. Morgan has is a 2013 graduate of the Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum and a 2017 graduate of Oklahoma Partners in Policymaking.
As a person with Cerebral Palsy, Morgan's advocacy interest includes Disability Intersectionality, or how different societal factors impact People in the Disability Community. Morgan’s unique perspectives benefits the Council. Her one constant desire is to be a help to others.
Alissa
Administrative Officer & Marketing Director
Alissa is the administrative officer and marketing director for the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma (DDCO). Alissa has studied business administration at New Mexico State University and marketing from Southern New Hampshire University. Her role extends beyond administrative duties, as she is in charge of managing the council's social media presence on all platforms and website. With a strong desire to serve Oklahomans, Alissa dedicates a significant amount of time providing valuable information and resources to the community.
Alissa's work at the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma is focused on advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. She is passionate about ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities have access to the resources, services, and support they need to live fulfilling lives. In her role, Alissa is responsible for organizing and coordinating events and activities that promote awareness and education about developmental disabilities in Oklahoma. She also works closely with other organizations and agencies to develop and implement programs and services that benefit the community. Alissa's dedication and commitment to her work have made her a valuable asset to the council and to the community as a whole.
Dawnmarie Kroft-Martin
Comptroller
Dawnmarie Kroft-Martin has over 20 years tenure with OKDHS. She currently serves dual roles as Financial Manager/Comptroller over Finance & Data Management for Developmental Disabilities Services at OKDHS and Comptroller for the Council.
Dawnmarie enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her interests include kayaking, fishing, and exploring anything outdoors.
