Our Board
Janis White, President
Attorney and Parent Advocate to disabled youth. Former President of Seattle Special Education PTSA, a district-wide parent-teacher-student organization engaged in advocacy on behalf of disabled students in Seattle Public Schools. Founding Board member of AYB.
Dionne Malatesta, Vice President
Dionne is an operational effectiveness consultant. Strategic development, culture, and accessibility. Lifelong equity and inclusion advocate. Co-founder of Future of Seattle Public Schools online community. Former SEPTSA Equity & Inclusion Chair. Founding Board member of AYB.
Chelle Johnson, Treasurer
IT Software Applications Manager. Non-attorney advocate for caregivers seeking inclusive education for their disabled students. Former Seattle Special Education PTSA Treasurer and Founding Board member of AYB.
Pam Phillips, Chief of Information Officer
A coalition builder and family advocate engaged in raising awareness and supporting families across issues from environmental policy to disability rights. Public policy professional. Past Vice President of the Seattle Special Education PTSA and primary author and project developer of the guide for navigating special education. Founding Board member of AYB.