Staff

Dianna Hansen
​Co - Founder, Executive Director

​Dianna is the co-founder and executive director of the Central Oregon Disability Support Network.  In addition to being active on several local and state boards, she is a 2010 graduate of Partners in Policy Making, Past Chair of the State Interagency Coordinating Council and a certified Person Centered Plan Facilitator. Dianna’s professional experience includes many different areas in the business management, marketing and accounting fields.
Dianna’s passion in the field was fostered when her and her husband’s third child was born with a developmental disability.  Dianna strives to support, advocate for, educate and equip Individuals, families and professionals in the field of disability.

Jenny Cavarno
​Program Director

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​Jenny is the mother of three children. Her eldest son experiences a development disability. Jenny’s son graduated high school in 2014 with an extended diploma and completed three years in his district’s community transition program. At 21 he started his first paid job with supported employment. Jenny has many years of experience in advocacy both in the medical and educational field that has led her to have a voice not only for her son but also for Oregon families and their children that experience disability. Often her advocacy work has taken her to meetings at the state level and across Oregon to share her perspective as a family member. Jenny is a graduate of Partners in Policy making in Oregon. Jenny is passionate in her work and believes that all people have the right to a happy and fulfilled whole life.

Program Coordinator

Callie comes to CODSN with experience in non-profit administrative work and a degree in Business with a Minor in Sociology. She is wife to her wonderful husband Justin and mom to their 3 amazing and energetic kids Mia (9), Liam (7), and Nolan (5). It has been the joy of her life to raise their family (albeit a bit of a circus much of the time).
They found out the night that Mia born that she had Down syndrome and since that moment, they knew that her life would change them in incredible ways and alter the trajectory of their life. What they didn't realize, is that it would also bring more blessings than they ever could have expected. Callie is a graduate from NWDSA's
Kindergarten Inclusion Cohort and the OCDD Strong Start Parent Leadership program. She is a passionate advocate for inclusion and is committed to paving a path for Mia and other children with unique needs, to belong in meaningful ways in their schools, communities and relationships. She loves connecting with and supporting families as they navigate this journey as well.

Program Assistant

​Stephanie lives in Redmond with her husband and two sons. In January of 2016 she came on board to work in the Redmond office. Her older son experiences Down Syndrome and they are learning to navigate the world of homeschool in Oregon. Her younger son attends the dual language immersion program in the Redmond School District.

Stephanie is very passionate about all students getting what they need to participate in their education and loves supporting families in understanding the IEP process. She also facilitates our Redmond Family Group, coordinates the Oregon chapter of Sharing The Weight and was the Neighborimpact Head Start Policy Council Secretary for 2016-2017.  She is also a 2016 Graduate of Oregon Partner's in Policymaking.