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President

Wayne Daniels, Ph.D.
Dr. Daniels is a retired clinical psychologist. He leads the pastoral care ministry at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Fullerton and is active in the Kairos Prison ministry.

Vice President

Ellen Bauer Hume, M.A., OTR
Mrs. Bauer Hume is currently an occupational therapy consultant specializing in Alzheimers Disease. She is a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church of the Redeemer, a diverse church community in central Los Angeles.

Secretary

Walter Palmer, J.D.
Mr. Palmer works in the Systems Integrity department for The Boeing Company, Integrated Defense Systems Division. He is an attorney and has worked as general counsel for private industry as well as a non-profit children’s social services agency in Mississippi. He is a member of the Vestry at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Fullerton, and is active in the Cursillo ministry.

Treasurer

Reverend Lynda Crow, R.N., M.Div.
Reverend Crow is the assistant rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Fullerton, California. Previously, she worked as a registered nurse on a post-surgical floor, in intensive care, and in the operating room at a major trauma center.

Board Members

Ed Borrowe
Mr. Borrowe served as Mayor of La Habra Heights in 04-05 and was a member of the La Habra Heights City Council from 2001 to 2005. He was a member of the Western Aerosol Information Bureau for 13 years, serving as both president and vice president. He also served as senior leader of the Volunteer Patrol for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for 11 years.

Wayne Halleen, M.D.
Dr. Halleen is a retired Obstetrician-Gynecologist. A member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, he has served in a variety of capacities, including choir, Sunday School leadership, teaching, finance committee, disabilities ministry, deacon and elder. He has also been involved with church and community committees and organizations, including serving on the board of ADD.

Reverend Robert Pietsch, D.Min.
Reverend Pietsch is retired from the position of associate pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana, California. Currently he is a part-time associate pastor at Tustin Presbyterian Church. He was the founder and original executive director of ADD and continues to serve as an ecumenical liaison with many local churches. His late son had a developmental disability.

Executive Director

Karen Carr, B.A.
Ms. Carr was a Special Education teacher for young adults (ages 18-22) with developmental disabilities. She lived in a L’Arche community in Compiegne, France for five years where she was the Coordinator of the House of Prayer and Hospitality for four years. She served on the Board of Advocates for People with Developmental Disabilities (ADD) for several years.