ICC Members
ICC Chairs
Cynthia Jackson, Chair
Leona Adamczyk, Vice Chair
Parent Representatives
Leona Adamczyk
Robb Dunn
Shanda Easley
Lisa Opert
Caitlin McNamara
Tiffanie Allain
Shakirah Wade
Joshua Vaughn
The Connecticut Birth to Three Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) would love to have and welcome more parent representatives on its advisory council. Parent representatives currently receive a stipend for travel (mileage) and childcare reimbursement for attended ICC and ICC-related meetings. Additionally, if you cannot commit to an appointment to the ICC, we always welcome any comments, questions, or suggestions you may have. One of the greatest strengths the ICC can have is truly knowing how Birth to Three early intervention services are helping families, and even more importantly, where things can be improved. For more information or questions, the current parent representatives can be contacted via email through familyconnections@cpacinc.org. If you are interested in joining the ICC, please email CTBirth23@ct.gov with ICC Member Request in the subject.
Legislators and Agency
State Representative Liz Linehan, House of Representatives
State Senator Ceci Maher, Connecticut Senate
John Lamb, Department of Public Health
Donna Maitland-Ward, Department of Children and Families
Nicole Cossette, Office of Early Childhood
Jennifer Dowty, Department of Insurance
Ginny Mahoney, Department of Social Services
Sharon Marie, Department of Aging & Disabilities Services
Renee Kleinman (pending appointment), Department of Education
Tammy Venenga, Department of Developmental Services
Louis Tallarita, Department of Education,
Office of Education for Children Who are Homeless
Early Intervention Program Directors
Elaine Balsley, Reachout, Inc.
Anne Giordano, Ed Advance
Maris Pelkey, Creative Interventions
Julie Hall, SARAH Inc.
Kristina Gilbertie (pending appointment), Rehabilitation Associates of Connecticut
Other Representatives
Mary Beth Bruder, University of Connecticut Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Ann Milanese, Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Enrique Pabon, Early Head Start