Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee of the NC Office on Disability and Health blends the expertise of individuals with disabilities, state agencies and community organizations that provide services and advocacy for persons with disabilities.
NCODH Advisory Committee Membership
NCODH Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee is comprised of individuals with disabilities and selected public health partners and meets two to three times a year to assist NCODH with a review of its strategic plan, progress, challenges, and future directions.
Annette Lauber, NC Assistive Technology Program, co-chair
Richard Reinholz, YMCA of Greater Charlotte / University City YMCA, co-chair
Cynthia Burns, Advocate
Rene Cummins, Alliance of Disability Advocates Center for Independent Living
Audrey Edmisten, NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
Mark Ezzell, NC Division of Public Health, 100% Tobacco Free Schools
James Gooch, NC A&T State University, Institute for Public Health
Linda Guzman, The Arc of North Carolina
Harry Herrick, NC State Center for Health Statistics
Irene D. Jurczyk, Mountain Area Health Education Center
Carol Lorenz, Center for Women’s Health Research, UNC-CH
Betty Lyons, Durham Community College, Compensatory Education Program
Jimmy Newkirk, NC Division of Public Health
Susan Parrish, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work
Paul Sagerman, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Justine Strand, Duke University Medical Center
Mark Whisenant, Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Marti Wolf, North Carolina Community Health Center Association
NCODH Healthy Communities Work Group
Sonya Van Horn, Partnerships in Assistive Technology
Laurie Ray, Allied Health Sciences, UNC School of Medicine and NC Department of Public Instruction
Libby Rogers, Children and Youth Branch, NC Division of Public Health
Mike Atkins, Alliance of Disability Advocates Center for Independent Living
Jennifer Thompson, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, NC eastern Chapter
Angela Rosenberg, UNC Allied Health Sciences and UNC Center for Development and Learning
Jimmy Newkirk, Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch, NC Division of Public Health
Lori Schneider, Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch, NC Division of Public Health
Terri Edwards, Pitt County Public Schools
Bernie Schwing, BAS Wellness
Diane Groff, UNC Department of Exercise and Sport Science
Chris Frelke, City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation
Lesley Richmond, Be Active NC
Audrey Edmisten, NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
NCODH Women's Health Task Force
Karen Clark, Community Advocate
Rene Cummins, Alliance of Disability Advocates Center for Independent Living
Kaye Gooch, National MS Society, Eastern NC Chapter
Linda Guzman, The Arc of NC
Cindy Johnson, Community Advocate
Annette Lauber, North Carolina Assistive Technology Project
Rita Anita Linger, NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Carol Lorenz, Center for Women’s Health Research, UNC-CH
Tina McNeill, NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Wendy Moore, NC Radiation Protection
Julie Sweedler, UNC Women’s Health Information Center
Grace Wright, Sheps Center for Health Services Research, UNC-CH
NCODH Surveillance Work Group
Becky Edmondson, Center for Development and Learning, UNC-CH
Maria Fernandez, Quality Management Team, NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
Kathleen Jones-Vessey, NC State Center for Health Statistics
Carol Lorenz, Center for Women’s Health Research, UNC-CH
Nidu Menon, Quality Management Team, NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
Elizabeth Mizelle, Children and youth Branch, NC Division of Public Health
Debbie Reinhartsen, Center for Development and Learning, UNC-CH
Susan Parish, School of Social Work, UNC-CH
Kathryn Salisbury, Center for Women’s Health Research, UNC-CH
