Board Members

Justin Kackley | President

Justin lives in Bend with his wife and three kids and is the proud parent to a daughter who has Down syndrome. Justin grew up in the mid Willamette valley and lived in Portland for 10 years before making a home in Bend in 2015. Justin graduated from the Strong Start Parent Leadership Program in 2018 and strongly believes that people with disabilities bring strength and value to their communities. He values caring for those who are often marginalized in society and desires for people to understand that everyone has value. He graduated from George Fox University with a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management and owns his own business as a General Contractor in Central Oregon. When time allows he enjoys surfing, biking, and music.

Stephanie Hunter | Board Secretary

Stephanie lives in Redmond with her family. She grew up in Central Illinois and lived in Portland for 16 years before moving to Central Oregon in 2015. Stephanie worked as a direct support professional (DSP) for children and adults when she moved to Portland and then became a mother in 2003. This experience served her well when her daughter was identified as needing early intervention services and IEP support for Autism and hearing. The single most important thing in those early days was parent-to-parent support and being able to give that back in return.

Stephanie has been working with children and adults that experience disability and co-occurring mental health needs for 20 years with 13 years providing behavior consultation throughout the state. Stephanie is a 2008 graduate of Partners in Policymaking. She holds an Associate of Arts in Human Services and is in the final stages of earning her Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Development and Family Science Program at OSU-Cascades. She is passionate about equity, ensuring diverse family voices are heard, and supporting families to feel like someone has their back no matter what.

Felicity Woods | Board Member

Felicity is a bi-racial lifelong Oregonian who graduated from the Bend-LaPine School District, including the Transition Co-Op. She has worked at TJ Maxx since 2012 and  joined the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities in 2021. She enjoys participating with and being a peer leader for Good 2 Go. She was pleased to represent Good 2 Go at Breaking Barriers, and enjoyed being a panelist for Meet at the Mountain in 2017. 

Felicity looks forward to the opportunity to share her story and her unique experience of living with Aspergers.

Alina Bradbury | Board Member

Alina Bradbury lives in Lakeview and has a 6 year old son. She has volunteered many hours to various nonprofit organizations for children and adults with disabilities. Alina became a passionate advocate for children with disabilities after spending time volunteering as a horse leader at Project RIDE in Elk Grove, CA. She earned her BA at California State University, Sacramento in Child Development with a Multiple Subject Degree. Alina then completed a dual credential program obtaining both a special education credential and multiple subject credential. While there, Alina worked closely alongside the credential program head professor, helped with research of inclusive education, and traveled to South Korea to discuss education. She also helped get a local chapter of Learning Disabilities of America called Northern California/East Bay Learning Disabilities started again and was active as Board Treasurer for 4 years.

Before moving to Oregon, Alina taught middle school Special Education as a resource and inclusion teacher. Prior to full time teaching, Alina spent several years working in various classrooms from kindergarten to high school. After moving to Lakeview, Alina worked for the Education School District as a Grant Liaison working with all school districts in Lake County alongside superintendents, principals, and other staff members for the Student Success Act. Alina currently works at the Educational School District (Lake ESD) as a traveling special education teacher serving all schools in Lake County. She is passionate about bringing more resources and support to families with disabilities. She is an active community member who has helped put on events for families. Alina strives to be a support/advocate for her families of children with disabilities outside of teaching.

In her spare time, Alina enjoys riding her adopted wild horse and working cattle. She is also the social media director for Beaty Butte Wild Horse Training Facility. Alina has been inspired to do more for families due to her nephew’s experience with bipolar at a very young age. Her family struggled to get support/resources for him and that has influenced her to be that person for families in the Lakeview area while working alongside others. Alina is excited to be a board member and learn from others involved.

Monica Huey | Board Member

Monica Huey is a resident of Redmond where she lives with her husband AJ, son Austin and daughter, Rose. She spent her childhood in Bend and studied Studio Art at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. After college, her career in Gallery Management brought her to Sedona, Arizona for 7 years. However, the desire to raise her family in beautiful Central Oregon brought her back in 2013 and into a management position at Silverado Jewelry Gallery in Downtown Bend.

When her daughter Rose was born in 2018 with multiple medical complexities and an eventual genetic diagnosis of Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome, Monica became a full time caregiver; navigating therapies, fundraisers, support groups, feeding tubes, hospitals and specialists. She is excited to be a new member of the CODSN board in 2021 and to be given the opportunity to pay forward the support her family has received. In her free time she loves painting, wine adventures and the mountains.

Kristen Tobias | Board Member

Kristen is a long-time Bend resident who graduated from Mountain View High School and Central Oregon Community College. After earning her Bachelors of Science in Community Health Education and Psychology from Western Oregon University, she worked throughout Central Oregon for eight years connecting individuals and families to healthcare and resources. She is now the Community Health Coordinator for PacificSource Community Solutions Central Oregon CCO and her focus is on healthcare transformation and community engagement. She serves on the Central Oregon Early Learning Leadership Council and various Regional Health Improvement Plan workgroups.

Kristen and her husband Ryan have two children, and their youngest is Autistic and Hyperlexic. Navigating therapies and evaluations during the COVID-19 pandemic really made Kristen aware of the inequities when it comes to accessing services. She joined CODSN to learn from those with lived-experience, advocate for accommodations that meet the needs of diverse individuals, provide support to families navigating the medical system and help them access resources. She and her family love hiking, paddle boarding, skiing, snowshoeing, and enjoying the beauty of Central Oregon.

Derrick Hicks | Board Member

Derrick is a devoted advocate for individuals with disabilities. Derrick grew up with a brother who has disabilities and understands the unique challenges that families navigating disability face. His personal connection to disability fuels his commitment to our cause. Derrick has experienced firsthand the impact of our nonprofit when CODSN assisted his daughter during her transition into the Bend-La Pine school district. With a heartfelt dedication to inclusivity, Derrick is eager to contribute to our mission.

Derrick is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and is a real estate agent in Central Oregon. He also runs a local dad’s group in Bend. During his free time, he likes to go hiking with his two daughters, Olivia and Hayden, and his wife Erin.

Tawny Allen | Board Member

Tawny resides in the beautiful community of Redmond, Oregon, enjoying a fulfilling life with her husband and their four wonderful children. With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field,  Tawny has dedicated her career to supporting individuals during some of their most challenging moments. She has developed a strong expertise in crisis intervention, having served as a Crisis Specialist at the Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU).

In her current role as a Behavior Specialist, she continues to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals navigate complex behavioral challenges. Her work is driven by a deep passion for advocacy, particularly for those who may feel unheard or overlooked. She believes in empowering individuals and their families, providing them with the tools and support needed to lead fulfilling lives.

Beyond her professional life, she values the importance of family and community. Whether spending quality time with her husband and children or engaging in activities that strengthen her connection to the people around her, Tawny strives to create a positive and supportive environment in all aspects of her life. Her commitment to making a difference extends beyond her work, as she continues to be a voice for change and compassion in our community.

Savannah Wieting | Board Member

Savannah is a lifelong Klamath Falls resident and lives in a quaint log cabin with her husband in the Air National Guard and their 8-year-old homeschooling daughter. Previously, Savannah attended Oregon Institute of Technology but ultimately obtained a vocational degree in cosmetology, and ran her own related business prior to becoming a stay-at-home/homeschooling mom. In her adolescent years, she competed at the local and state levels under the Miss America organization where she initially found her passion for volunteerism and advocacy. Due to the positive impact of this program, she has continued to work with them in various, dedicated roles since.

After a life-changing breakthrough in 2020, one year later, at 29 years old, Savannah was diagnosed autistic. Through this journey of self-discovery she channeled this newfound passion for understanding herself (and others like her) into advocacy now as an adult—using this late-in-life revelation to help break the stigmas around autism by bridging gaps between the autistic experience and society’s general understanding, and accommodation of it. Partnering with CODSN has been the next natural step to allow for a more hands-on approach to positively impacting and interacting with the disability community as a whole.

When not busy homeschooling or volunteering, her interests include: writing, interior design (especially historic homes and Tiny House living), fashion, travel, reading, Christianity, astronomy, genealogy/ancestry and psychology.