Steering Committee Members

Valerie Driscoll-Kirk
Event Coordinator
The National Multiple Sclerosis Champaign Urbana Support Group

Matt Hanks
Assistant Professor, Health and Kinesiology
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Laura Hetrick
Associate Professor, Art Education
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Mel Liong
Program Director
PACE Inc.

Michael Lotspeich-Yadao
Assistant Director of Research and Educational Programing
Chez Veterans Center

Danielle Matthews
CEO
Developmental Services Center

Laura Mattie
Associate Professor, Speech and Hearing Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Deana McDonagh
Professor, Industrial Design
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Emily Tarconish
Teaching Assistant Professor, Special Education
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
About Steering Committee
The CARD Steering Committee consists of stakeholders including end-users, industry representatives, and clinicians who provide guidance on disability-related research and outreach. The Steering Committee members are invited to serve a 2-year term. The CARD Steering Committee meets 2 times a year to discuss ways to better engage with faculty, staff, and students at the University of Illinois and the local community who support individuals who live with disabilities, gather feedback on our current endeavors, and future activities