FACT Oregon Board

Margaret is a compliance executive with Possible. She has over 20 years of experience in financial institution compliance, risk management, and fair and responsible banking.

Margaret and her husband have a child with a disability and are passionate about supporting families navigating disability. She enjoys reading, hiking, and raising grass-fed beef on their small farm.

Julie is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Officer and formerly served as Chair for the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities. A parent to two children with disabilities, Julie is a dedicated advocate for families navigating special education and disability services. She is passionate about creating welcoming environments and organizing inclusive activities for her children and their friends.

Emily Braman is Executive Director at The Arc Oregon and a dedicated parent of two adopted children with disabilities. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, is committed to helping families navigate the complexities of raising children with IDD, and understand Supported Decision Making and alternatives to guardianship.

Karen McKenney is a former FACT Oregon staff member and committed advocate and parent to her adult son with a developmental disability. She also serves on the board at Self Determination Resources Inc. Karen aims to leverage her extensive background to support FACT Oregon’s mission and vision.

Alexa Stuart is a retired project manager with degrees from Portland Community College, University of Northern Colorado, and the American University of Paris. She and her husband have two sons, one of whom has a disability. Alexa enjoys family time, exploring the outdoors, and global travel.

Paul is a training and development professional with a strong background developing training programs for providers serving vulnerable healthcare populations.

He is an Instructional Designer at Rise Partnership, working to design, build, enhance, and scale curriculum for in‑home care providers, long‑term care workers, and public employees. A native Oregonian, he is a graduate of Portland State University. 

As the parent of a high-schooler with a disability, Paul is an advocate for disability rights and produces education seminars that help health care professionals navigate complex physical and behavioral health situations. He enjoys writing fiction, public speaking, and spending time with his family.

Tracy is a transitional care RN case manager at OHSU. She is community based and primarily works with medically and psychosocially complex patients. Her nursing and case management background provide a unique skillset that she hopes to utilize while on FACT’s Board. She is the mother to a daughter with a rare genetic condition called Prader-Willi Syndrome. Tracy also serves on the Equity Committee of Prader-Will Syndrome Association (PWSA). She is passionate about disability advocacy and hopes to empower families to fight for disability justice.

Diana is a special education professional with 20+ years of local, state, and national level experience supporting educators, students, and families through policy, systems improvement, family engagement, and dispute resolution. As a neurodivergent parent of neurodivergent children, Diana is passionate that every child and family feels heard, supported, and empowered and values the importance of inclusive communities, strong family-school partnerships, and systems that recognize and support the strengths of every child.

Diana holds a Ph.D. from the University of Northern Colorado and bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Miami. She lives in Eugene with her husband, two children, and spoiled pitbull puppy. She enjoys cooking, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with family.

With nearly a decade of experience in banking and leadership at OnPoint, Lucy Dufresne brings a strong background in relationship building, collaboration, and community engagement to the board.

She is passionate about building relationships, supporting families, and making a difference in her community. Her connection to FACT’s mission is personal, shaped by her experiences advocating for her son since kindergarten. She is excited to use both her professional experience and personal perspective to help support families and empower children and young adults with disabilities and diverse needs.

Tad is an autism consultant in an Oregon school district. He is proud of his advocacy efforts in changing special education terminology in Oregon and views his role on the FACT Oregon board as an opportunity to contribute to meaningful advancements in access and opportunity. He and his wife are proud parents of two middle school-aged children—a son and a daughter who receives disability services at school. With many neurodivergent family members, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, Tad understands firsthand the importance of equipping families with the knowledge and tools to support their loved ones. He enjoys exploring Oregon’s natural beauty and engaging in community service.

Hilary Langley is a parent, advocate, and community connector who brings deep lived experience and resourcefulness to navigating disability systems in Oregon. She is currently pursuing a degree in Human Services at Portland State University, with goals of continuing her work in family support and disability justice.

As the mother of two children with disabilities, including one with a rare genetic syndrome, Hilary has learned to creatively problem-solve across complex systems — from special education and healthcare to housing and public supports. She is passionate about helping families feel seen, supported, and equipped, especially when resources feel scarce.

Kevin Macpherson brings experience as a former special education teacher, district administrator, and state-level consultant to his work improving outcomes for students with disabilities.

At WestEd, he supports state education agencies with strategic planning and implementation of their monitoring, accountability, and technical assistance systems. Kevin holds a Ph.D. in Special Education and lives in Beaverton with his wife and daughter. He enjoys cycling, basketball, and family hikes.

Allison is a social worker in private practice who has over 20 years of experience serving children and families and a focus on early childhood. She is a parent of two sons with disabilities and is deeply committed to promoting meaningful change for families navigating disability support systems.

Allison serves on the Policy Council for Clackamas County Children's Commission and is a past board member of the National Head Start Association.