Committees
Committees are open to all Cal-TASH members. To join, contact a committee chair below.
Legislative & Policy
Members keep abreast of current legislative issues in California and beyond, and provide support to members in reaching out to local legislators.
Shirley Rodriguez
Diversity & Equity
Committed to representing all people, the diversity and equity committee works to support inclusion for all.
Kathy Gee
Communications & Membership
We use social media, our website, emails, and other forms of communication to keep members updated on mission-related subjects.
Karen Ford Cull &
Hiam Awni
Nominations & Elections
Help grow Cal-TASH to represent all of California!
Lisa Yamasaki &
Hiam Awni
Awards
The Cal-TASH Annual Awards will be presented during CAL-TASH Annual Conference
Jean Gonsier Gerdin
Conference Programs
This committee produces our conference printed and digital program.
Lisa Yamasaki
Conference Fundraising
Funds raised allow self-advocates and families to attend our annual Cal-TASH Conference.
Jodie Agnew-Navarro
Conference Proposals
Processing our proposals for our annual conference.
Scott Shepherd &
Sami Toews
Vendors, Exhibitors, Ads, Sponsors
Finding conference sponsors, vendors and selling ad space in the program.
Karen Ford Cull
Diana Chulak
Conference Planning
Our annual conference boasts 300+ attendees and 50+ breakout sessions.
Eileen Medina &
Sami Toews
Keynote Speakers
Finding excellent speakers for our annual conference
Shirley Rodriguez &
Kathy Gee