Event Schedule

Oscar es Coordinador de Programas en el Centro de Traducción de Conocimiento de la Red Nacional de la ADA. Ha estado trabajando en áreas relacionados con la discapacidad durante más de cinco años. Su experiencia incluye trabajo en política y como coordinador de atención para niños con cuidados especializados. Gran parte de su trabajo se ha centrado en ayudar a las comunidades de habla hispana a obtener recursos y servicios de entidades gubernamentales.

Oscar is a Program Coordinator with the ADA National Network Knowledge Translation Center. He has been working in disability related fields for more than five years. His experience includes working in politics and as a care coordinator for children with specialized care. Much of his work has focused on helping Spanish-speaking communities obtain resources and services from governmental entities.

Ramonda Olaloye is the Assistant Superintendent for the Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities with the Oregon Department of Education, with over 20 years of experience and a deep passion for education. She began her career as a special education teacher and has taken on many roles since, including educational diagnostician, special education coordinator, adjunct instructor, program director, and state monitoring director. Each role has strengthened her commitment to creating supportive and inclusive learning environments for all children. 

As a former leader in urban school districts in the Houston area, Ramonda is deeply committed to ensuring every child has access to meaningful educational opportunities. She is also a proud mother of two daughters, one of whom experiences a disability—a perspective that has deepened her understanding of the education system and strengthened her commitment to excellence. 

A lifelong learner, Ramonda strives to create opportunities that benefit children, families, and educators alike.

Tami Debord is an Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher whose role is the Systems, Performance, Review and Improvement (SPR&I) specialists for the Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MECP)

I have been in education since 1993 and in Oregon since 1996. While the majority of my professional experience has been in EI/ECSE programs, I have been a middle school learning specialist as well as elementary and middle school vice principal. I have been with the Multnomah Early Childhood Program since 2012, mostly supervising teams within Portland Public Schools geographic area. I am active at the local and state level as the current chair of the State Interagency Coordinating Council and as a member of the Alliance for Early Intervention. I have two children, one of whom receives accommodations through a 504, and my spouse is also in the field of special education.  

Alicia Riddle is a dedicated professional with a strong background in special education and child advocacy. A Portland native and former student-athlete, she holds a degree from The Evergreen State College with a focus on education and psychology. Alicia’s career spans juvenile justice, early childhood, and special education programs, where she has built collaborative relationships between parents and schools. 

As a mother of two autistic boys, Alicia is a passionate advocate for her children and others, leveraging her personal and professional experiences to support families navigating special education. She works with Oregon’s Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) to provide training on IDEA and disability support, promoting inclusive practices and empowering parents. Alicia is also a recent graduate of the COPAA (SEAT) 2.0 program, further advancing her advocacy efforts. 

Laura is a licensed behavior analyst who has over 25 years of experience in psychology, education, and behavior consultation. Her past experience includes work as a counselor in adolescent group homes and dual-diagnosis residential treatment centers in California. In Oregon, Laura has worked as a Program Supervisor and Student Success Advocate for Portland Public Schools and as a statewide Mental Health Consultant for the Oregon Child Development Coalition. In addition to her professional experience, Laura is a mother to four daughters, with ADHD and one with ASD, Selective Mutism, and multiple other diagnoses. She also is a foster parent to teens impacted by the juvenile justice system. 

Nickea Tye is an Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher whose role is the Systems, Performance, Review and Improvement (SPR&I) specialists for the Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MECP)

Lois Pribble is an Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) Specialist with the Oregon Department of Education.

Ms. Kuerschner is a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder consultant and a child and family development specialist working from the contexts of Education and Behavioral Health to develop culturally congruent systems and strategies for trauma-informed, strength-based therapeutic support to children, families, and the systems serving them. Her work includes program development and delivery for over forty-five years, in which she has developed multiple Early Childhood Development Centers, Early Intervention, Interagency, and Family Resource programs within the context of state, county, tribal, and public schools and treatment settings; integrating federal, state, county, and tribal services. She has worked with Juvenile Justice and Adult Corrections in cognitively retailoring strategies and services within those settings and providing court and judicial assistance in designing appropriate sentencing for individuals impacted by an FASD.

Madeleine A. Tofaeono-Galo is a mother of two who works in healthcare education. As a single parent raising a child with autism and speech delays, her journey has been filled with learning experiences, challenges, and personal growth. 

My experience with my son, Nofo, has transformed my perspective on accessibility and the education system for children with learning disabilities. I aspire to help my son succeed as he develops new skills and grows older, empowering him to advocate for himself, support himself as he becomes a teenageer then into adulthood, and continue to pursue his dreams. 

Suzanne Vu is originally from Massachusetts and relocated to Portland over 12 years ago. Suzanne currently serves as the Vice President of Down Syndrome Network Oregon.  Suzanne was in the Fall 2023 AYA cohort and since then has joined Oregon’s State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) as a parent member.  

Outside of her professional commitments, Suzanne cherishes spending time with her two children. Her youngest child has a disability. Suzanne believes individuals with disabilities enrich our community. Suzanne’s personal journey, particularly her youngest child, has deepened her empathy and commitment to championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. 

Hello! My name is Regan. I am a mom to my 5 year old son with Down syndrome. I am also a nurse and board member for NWDS. My wife and I adopted our son when he was 2 and have been navigating the health care, DD, DHS, and school systems ever since. I am excited to share what we have learned and hopefully provide some insight and support to fellow families! 

Mandy Stanley is an Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) Specialist with the Oregon Department of Education. Mandy is the Board Administrator for the State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC). 

Avital Rosenfeld is an Early Intervention & Early Childhood Assistive Technology Specialist and Speech Therapist. She has worked in early childhood for 6 years, focusing on working with non-speaking children who use other modes of communication to share their wants, needs, and ideas.  She has a passion for working with young children and families.

Stacy Inman holds a master’s degree in special education with a specialization in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) from the University of Oregon. With over 20 years of experience in the early childhood field, including 12 years dedicated to Early Intervention, Stacy is passionate about advocacy work. As a leader, she has been driving meaningful change within Jackson County EI/ECSE for the past five years. Outside of her professional life, Stacy is a proud mother of a vibrant 8-year-old boy.

With 20+ years of working in early care and education, Meredith is currently at the Oregon Department of Education, in the Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities. Meredith’s has worked in a variety of roles, all with the primary focus of building a more equitable and inclusive early learning system and world.  Most importantly, Meredith is a mom. She identifies as an able-bodied, neurodivergent woman raising a non-binary neurodivergent kid in Southeast Portland.

Molly Williamson oversees support line processes and provides direct support to families through FACT Oregon’s support line and training programs. Molly is a graduate of the Oregon Partners in Policymaking program and has extensive experience in family advocacy. She brings deep personal insight into the challenges and triumphs of navigating educational and community resources. Molly is a parent of two young children, who both receive special education services, and a young adult with Down syndrome who graduated in 2020 with a Modified diploma and would be in his early twenties.

Whitnie Trost offers personalized guidance to families through her work at FACT Oregon. She is a graduate of the Oregon Partners in Policymaking program and her advocacy efforts span multiple community initiatives. A certified Person-Centered Plan facilitator, Whitnie is dedicated to helping families create a clear vision for their future and access the tools they need to succeed. She brings a compassionate and relatable approach to supporting others. She is a parent of six children, including a young adult with Down syndrome and autism.

Karen Trombley (she/her) is a Support Specialist at FACT Oregon. She grew up in Michigan and then attended the University of Wyoming. She was a park ranger for Oregon State Parks for 13 years before staying home to care for her amazing children, one of which experiences autism with significant support needs. Karen has been navigating the disability world since her son, now age 14, was diagnosed with autism at 24 months old. Karen's passion is the outdoors and encouraging people of all abilities to get outside, engage and play in the natural beauty of Oregon.