Greg is the current Chair of the CPC. He is a community organizer and educator, advocate and member of the autism community in Portland, Oregon. He organizes and leads a support group for adults on the autism spectrum and also organizes self-advocacy events for the ASD community. Greg learned about UCEDD through his involvement with the Multnomah County SHEIDD project, which focuses on addressing inequities in sexual health education for individuals with developmental differences. He realized that there was increasing need for greater self-representation for the interests of adults on the autism spectrum within different ASD related organizations and is excited to be part of the CPC. Originally from Manchester, Connecticut, Greg has lived primarily in Portland (with a few extended stayed to conduct research in Tanzania) since 2008. When he is not working to increase awareness of the needs of people in the ASD community, he loves to drive laps around racetracks in one three of personally rebuilt vehicles.

Sherri is an active member of her community and a strong advocate. Sherri is currently leading a self-advocate group she started at the Hollywood Senior Center where she works for Meals on Wheels. In the past, she has served as on the Board of Directors for Inclusion Inc., served eight years on the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities (OCDD), and was a Healthy Lifestyles Trainer. Sherri enjoys gardening, staying busy, and helping others get what they need!

Patty currently works for a Community Developmental Disability Program. She has also worked in the disability field as a music therapist for a number of years. Additionally when she received her doctorate, she taught in community colleges and at universities with a focus on disability studies and human development. Patty's interest in the CPC comes from her passion as an advocate and an ally trying to tie together the theoretical concepts of the social model of disability while creating relationships among health care professionals, families, and individuals through the work that she does at the County level. She was born and raised in Salem, but currently reside in the Wilsonville area. Her favorite thing to do for leisure is create music and spoil her two dachshunds, Bugsy and Murphy.

Jacob is an educator, advocate, and behavior professional in several counties. He supports families and other professionals working with individuals with developmental disabilities and provide trainings in the community for a diverse group of learners. Jacob attended an UCEDD accredited program for graduate school and enjoys learning through research and community members' experiences about how to be the best advocate he can be. Originally from San Jose, California, Jacob has lived in Oregon since 2003 and has been working in the field for over 20 years. He enjoys dancing, gardening, and reading a good book while cozying close to, or on top of his dog.

Michelle Williams is a Public Health Specialist and Disability Systems Advocate with Independent Living Resources (ILR) in NE Portland, a practicing naturopathic physician, and family member of people with disabilities. Her first-hand experience with healthcare access and lack of disability awareness in health care and with health care professionals has prompted her advocacy for individuals with disabilities in relationship to access to care as well as disability competencies in health care professionals, administrations and organizations and support staff. Michelle grew up in SE Idaho and moved to the PNW in 2004, attending Evergreen State College in Olympia W.A. She also received a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) from National University of Natural Medicine, Portland OR, in 2016 and is currently working on a Master of Business in Healthcare Administration, OHSU/PSU School of Public Health, 2024 Candidate.