Governing Council of the New York State Special Education Task Force

The New York State Special Education Task Force is governed by a Governing Council comprised of representatives from regional task forces, advocacy organizations, schools, school organizations, government-funded parent centers, educational systems, service providers, and State government.

Governing Council Members

Jennifer Monthie, Esq.
Legal Director
Disability Rights New York

Julie Keegan, Esq.
PADD Program Director
Disability Rights New York

Tara Moffett, Esq.
School Attorney
Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.

Jenny Hutkowski
Director of Parent Training & Info.
The Advocacy Center

Steve Oill
Family Peer Advocate
Northern Rivers Family of Services

Sue Ruff
Chairperson
Parent & Advocate
Southern Tier Independence Center

Mary Compo
Parent

Mike Lively
Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES

Lindsey Holcomb
Parent

Jean Lucasey, Esq.
Parent

Rachel McCane
Self-Direction Coordinator, AIM Services

Laura Walzer
Social worker, parent, advocate