Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced 28 appointments to the newly established Governor’s Advisory Commission on People with Disabilities. The Commission’s purpose is to recommend policy changes across the disabilities spectrum, engage with federal/state/local agencies, communicate Administration initiatives to the public, and compile information on programs, funding, and additional supports to create an inclusive resource for individuals with disabilities and their family members across Pennsylvania.
“Far too often, decisions have been made about people with disabilities, but not with them,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “When I signed new executive orders in April, I made clear that my Administration will not only work to improve services for Pennsylvanians with disabilities, we’ll also give this community a real seat at the table — helping bring about real change and deliver on policies that Pennsylvanians with disabilities actually need. Here, we treat people with respect and dignity, and we believe in listening to Pennsylvanians with disabilities and giving them a seat at the table as policy advisors.”
The Commission was established by Governor Shapiro through Executive Order 2026-02 in April, at the signing ceremony of three EOs to expand protections for Pennsylvanians with disabilities and autism. Commissioners represent Pennsylvanians with intellectual, physical, or developmental disabilities, hearing or vision impairment, and autism — they will serve a two-year term.
“I am truly honored to work with this incredible group of Commissioners, who bring deep lived experience, professional expertise, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of disabled Pennsylvanians,” said Dr. Josie Badger, Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on People with Disabilities. “This Commission is about more than having a seat at the table. It is about making sure disabled people are heard, respected, and included in the decisions that affect our lives. I look forward to working together to identify barriers, lift up real solutions, and help build a Commonwealth where people with disabilities can live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities.”
The Commission members are listed below:
Monica Albert Still, Beaver County
Ondrea Burton, Beaver County
Yaduraj Choudhary, Chester County
Everett Deibler, Lehigh County
Oscar Drummond, Philadelphia County
Robin Gow, Lehigh County
Ben Hartranft, Montgomery County
Zachary Hicks, Dauphin County
Rachel Kallem Whitman, Allegheny County
Chaz Kellem, Allegheny County
Joshua Koch, Lancaster County
Anna Kruk-Corbin, York County
Stacy Jarett Levitan, Delaware County
Amanda Maphis, Erie County
Sara Nye, Dauphin County
William O'Sullivan, York County
Dominick Petrillo, Bucks County
Michael Rader, Schuylkill County
Lori Roberts, Allegheny County
Julianna Rodrigues, Lehigh County
Nicole Sanders, Chester County
Lillian Sellers, Cumberland County
Hunter Steinitz, Allegheny County
Heidi Tuszynski, Erie County
Michelle Walker, Allegheny County
Chris Westbrook, Lycoming County
Vivian Williams, Lackawanna County
Erin Willman, Warren County
Learn more about the Governor’s Advisory Commission on People with Disabilities here or contact the Commission at Disabilities@pa.gov.