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.

Derrick Hicks |               Vice President

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.

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 a Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Development and Family Sciences. 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 Woods is a bi-racial lifelong Oregonian and graduate of the Bend-La Pine School District, including completing a local transition program for young adults with disabilities. Since 2012, she has been a dedicated employee at TJ Maxx and an active leader in disability advocacy.

Felicity enjoys being a peer leader and contributing to community efforts that promote inclusion and accessibility. She has proudly participated in statewide conferences and events, including serving as a panelist and representative for disability advocacy initiatives. Felicity often shares her personal experiences of living with Asperger’s at conferences and public forums, helping others better understand neurodiversity and the importance of self-advocacy.

She looks forward to continuing to share her story and using her voice to create positive change.

Alina Bradbury | Board Member

Based in Lakeview, Oregon, Alina Bradbury is a dedicated special education teacher serving all schools in Lake County through the Lake Education Service District. She brings over a decade of experience in inclusive education, having taught middle school special education and worked across K–12 classrooms. Alina holds a BA in Child Development and dual teaching credentials in general and special education from California State University, Sacramento.

A mother to a young son, Alina’s commitment to supporting children with disabilities is both personal and professional. Her career has been shaped by extensive volunteer work, including at Project RIDE and with Learning Disabilities of America, where she served as Board Treasurer. In Oregon, she has helped organize community events and previously worked as a Grant Liaison for the Student Success Act, collaborating with school districts across the county.

Alina’s advocacy is also inspired by her family’s experience navigating the mental health system for her young nephew. She is committed to building systems of support for rural families raising children with disabilities and brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her leadership role.

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.

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.

Caela McKeever | Board Member

An architect, writer, and advocate, Caela McKeever is a west coast kid. Born and raised in a tight-knit farming community in Central California, she practiced architecture in Seattle for 16 years before moving to Bend in 2022 with her husband and two young children.

When her son was born in 2018 with an unknown neurogenetic disorder, Caela’s lifelong heart for children blossomed into family disability justice. As a sudden caregiver to an unexpectedly medically-complex infant, she found herself wondering how other families navigated the world of disability in a medical system that is frequently frustrating, confusing, and contradictory. When she stepped back from the architecture field to care for her son, she began exploring themes of kinship, care, nature, and medical narratives in her writing. She now uses her creative experience to advocate for families and children impacted by disability and is studying to become a narrative medicine professional. 

Caela grew up visiting her grandmother in Central Oregon and now finds joy and peace in sharing a beloved place of her youth with her children. Her family embodies the motto “Adventure is out there,” and loves to paddleboard the Deschutes, camp along the Metolius, and play disc golf throughout town. And initiate dance parties – any place, any time.