PWC Members

Member Category per CGC Section 17b-706a	Designee
Governor’s Appointment “a member of an organization representing the interests of elderly consumers”	VACANT
Governor’s Appointment “a member of an organization representing the interests of consumers with developmental disabilities”	Kathleen Flaherty Executive Director, the Connecticut Legal Rights Project
Governor’s Appointment “a member of an organization representing the interests of consumers with physical disabilities”	VACANT
House Speaker “a member of an organization representing the interests of consumers with developmental disabilities”	Helen Taylor Parent
DSS –Andrea Barton Reeves “the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services or the Commissioner’s designee”	Christine Weston Chair of the PCA Workforce Council and Director, Community Options, DSS
OHA – Health Care Advocate “the Healthcare Advocate or the Healthcare Advocate’s designee”	Kirsten Jensen
DDS – Commissioner “the Commissioner of the Department of Developmental Services or the Commissioner’s designee”	Nicholas Jerard Chief Financial Officer, DDS
Office of Policy and Management “the Secretary of the Office of Policy & Management or the Secretary’s designee”	Melissa Morton
House Majority Leader “a member of an organization representing the interests of elderly consumers”	Howard Garval
House Minority Leader “a member of an organization representing the interests of consumers with physical disabilities”	Lucas Sundwall Consumer & Employer of Record
Senate Minority Leader “a member of an organization representing the interests of elderly consumers”	Fran Sinish Consumer/Older Adult
President Pro Tempore “a member of an organization representing the interests of consumers with physical disabilities”	Maryann Colon
Senate Majority Leader “a member of an organization representing the interests of consumers with developmental disabilities”	Michelle Johnson Consumer Employer

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