WITNESS LIST
Finance
January 31, 2013 9:00 AM
FOR:
Beene, Carissa Attorney (ECI), Round Rock, TX
Bitter, Sandra Breitengross Project Specialist (TX State Independent Living Council),
Austin, TX
Blye, Regina Executive Director (State Independent Living Council), Austin, TX
Campbell, Kim N/A disabled (also providing written testimony) (The National MS
Society), Spring Branch, TX
Chindall, Mark Ex. Director TACLL (TACLL), Round Rock
Cotner (Senior Corporal), Herbert Mental Health Liaison Dallas Police Department (Dallas
Police Department), Dallas, TX
Cowan, Terry CEO, WAP; President ASAP (ASAP), Sunset Valley, TX
DelGallo, Krista Policy Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Council on
Family Violence), Austin, TX
Evans, Larry D. Retired State Employee (Texas Association of the Deaf)
Farrelly, Amber Criminal Defense Attorney/Interpreter (DARS), Austin, TX
Friesen, Jennifer VP, Therapeutic & Autism Services (also providing written testimony)
(Easter Seals North Texas & our clients), Dallas
Fritzschins, Kim Advocate (also providing written testimony) (myself/Texana BTTC
DARS), Waller, TX
Granberry, Amy Mgmt (Charlie's Place Recovery Center), Corpus Christi, TX
Hartman, Marilyn Retired volunteer/advocate (also providing written testimony) (myself
and advocating on behalf of persons with serious mental illness), Austin, TX
Henning, Peter Executive Director (Special Texas Homes), Houston
Hill, Sharon G. Coordinator of Sign Language Interpreter Training Program (Deaf & Hard
of Hearing Services)
Holman, Nancy Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TX Alliance of
Child and Family Services), Austin, TX
Hopkins, Karin Program Manager - Parents as Teachers (Parents as Teachers)
Kelly, Esther Hearing Loss Resource Specialist Contracts (DARS - Resource Specialist),
Dallas, TX
Linial, George Aging Services (also providing written testimony) (Leadingage Texas)
Mayfield, Stacey Mom (SSLCs), Denton, TX
Metzinger, Jane B. Public Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Mental
Health America of Greater Dallas), Dallas, TX
Mikolajek, Linda Registered Nurse (also providing written testimony) (myself and
advocating on behalf of persons w/ serious mental illness), Austin, TX
Munoz, Braiden Student (Myself.), Rosenberg, TX
Myree, Troy Social Worker (Myself)
Raleigh, Sarah Executive Director (Montgomery County Women Center), Conroe, TX
Realini MD MPH, Janet P. Physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Womens
Healthcare Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Scott, Thelma Founder of Barbara Jordan Endeavors (Thelma Scott + Grandson), Houston,
TX
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Slosberg, Adam Certified Peer Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Beyond
Today), Austin, TX
Southern, David Psy Associate/Admin (myself & SCI), Granbury, TX
Thompson, Kevin L. LPC @ Helen Farabee Centers (also providing written testimony)
(Helen Farabee Centers), Wichita Falls, TX
Uribe, Yaneun Stay home mom (Parents as Teachers)
Webb, Erma Sign Language Interpreters (Texas Society of Interpreter for the Deaf),
Houston, TX
Wittie, David (ADAPT of Texas), Austin
Woodruff, Lyle A. Retired (also providing written testimony) (Self & Family)
Woodruff, Lyle Carl Self Advocate ((self) Texana)
AGAINST:
Graves, Tim President & CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care
Association), Austin, TX
Harracksingh, Rachel B. President for Life / TAA Reimbursement Chair (also providing
written testimony) (Life Ambulance/ (TAA) Texas Ambulance), El Paso, TX
Slone, Jeri Social Service (also providing written testimony) (Bluebonnet Homes), San
Angelo, TX
ON:
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (also providing written testimony)
(One Voice Texas), Houston, TX
Berndt, Trey Assoc. State Director, Advocacy (AARP), Austin
Blasi, Jana (Texas Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin
Bufkin, Alice Children's Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for
Children), Austin, TX
Bujanda, Miryam Governmental Relations (also providing written testimony) (Methodist
Healthcare Ministries), San Antonio, TX
Calo, MD, Luis Physician/Medical Director (Cameron Willacy Counties Med. Society),
McAllen
Carroll, Kate Ambulance (also providing written testimony) (Acadian), Beaumont, TX
Chittenden, Michael IDD Administrator (also providing written testimony) (Privet
Providers, People with IDD), Houston, TX
Clark, Ayanna LBB Staff (LBB)
Cole, Celia CEO (also providing written testimony) (Texas Food Bank Network)
Cranston, Ron Advocate for Disability Rights (PACT of ADAPT of TX)
Crawford, Valerie LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)
Cusumano, Sherry L. RN, LCDC, MS Exec. Dir. of Com. Educ. & Clinical development
(also providing written testimony) (NAMI Dallas), Dallas, TX
Davis, Melissa Social Worker and Graduate Student (also providing written testimony)
(National Association of Social Workers - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Deckinga, Audrey Asst. Commissioner, Child Protective Svcs. (Dept. of Family and
Protective Services)
Determan, Brian Deafness Resource Specialist (Communication Axess Ability Group)
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Dimitry, Lauren Health Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care
for Children), Austin
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public
Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Ferris Smith, Erin DePelchin Children's Center (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston
Gendron, Christine Executive Director, nonprofit (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, David Executive Director (Austin Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Greenfield, Stuart Professor, Economics (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Guerra - Cardus, Laura Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Children's
Defense Fund - Texas)
Hammon, Rachel Trade Association (also providing written testimony) (TX Association
for Home Care & Hospice)
Hannah, J. Kyle Private Provider - C.F.O. (also providing written testimony) (Community
Living Concepts), Keene, TX
Hansch, Gregory Policy Coordinator (also providing written testimony) (National Alliance
on Mental Illness)
Harris, Ashley Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for
Children), Austin, TX
Hawkins, John (also providing written testimony) (Texas Hospital Association), Austin,
TX
Herndon-DeLaRosa, Destiny Writer (Self), Richardson, TX
Heyden, Marite Disabled, crazy (also providing written testimony) (Mentals), Austin
Hurt, Rick Art Instructor @ Reach Unlimited (also providing written testimony) (Those
people with disabilities), Houston, TX
Janek, M.D., Kyle Executive Commissioner, HHSC (Health and Human Services
Commission), Austin, TX
Johnson, Shaniqua LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)
Johnson-Patagoc, Kate Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Texana/self),
Katy, TX
Joseph, Michael K. Cosmetologist, Barber + Beauty, Salon Owner (TRAN), Humble, TX
Kern, Diana Mental Health Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Self), Cedar
Creek
Lavelle, Tanya Holland Mental Health Policy (also providing written testimony) (Easter
Seals)
Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights Texas)
Ligon, Katharine Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public
Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Linda G. Caregiver and advocate (Myself and my family), Austin, TX
Longley, Meagan Mental Health Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Hogg
Foundation)
Madison, Paul Businessman - self employed; Bryan, TX City Council (Texas Rehab
ACTion Committee (TRAN)), Bryan, TX
Martinez, Diana Attorney, Director Public Policy (TexProtects, The Texas Asso. for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
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McClure, Madeline Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (TEXProtects,
The Texas Association for the Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
McDowell, Susan Life Works - Executive Director (Life Works/STAR Provider), Austin,
TX
McGraw, Peter Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Hogg Foundation for
Mental Health), Austin, TX
McPhail, Jennifer Community Organizer (ADAPT)
Metz, Albert (ADAPT of Texas), Austin
Milam, Susan Govt. Relations Director (also providing written testimony) (National
Association of Social Workers / Texas Chapter), Austin
Milligan, Maureen President/CEO (also providing written testimony) (Teaching Hospitals
of TX), Austin, TX
Mills, Sarah Policy Specialist (Disability Rights Texas), Austin
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact)
Morstad, Donna LBB Staff (LBB)
Mowell, Carla Director, TX Hippy, Univ. N TX (Hippy: Home Instructions for Parents of
Preschool Youngsters), Denton, TX
Munoz & (son) (Braiden, Abraham Father (Myself), Rosenberg, TX
Murphree, Susan Sr. Policy Specialist (Disability Rights TX), Austin, TX
Newstead, Ann H. Physical Therapist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Physical
Therapy Association), Helotes, TX
Noriega, Richard J. (Rick) President & CEO Avance, Inc (Avance, Inc), San Antonio, TX
Payne, Susan President of PART (PART), College Station
Powell, Judy parent advocate (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Price, Renee Director of Child Welfare (DePelchin Childrens Center), Houston
Reimer, David Pediatric Home Health Care (also providing written testimony) (KidsCare
Therapy), Dallas, TX
Rieley, Jennifer (also providing written testimony) (Therapy 2000)
Rosenblatt, MD, PhD, Kevin P. Lab Director for Health Care Company (also providing
written testimony) (Companion Dx Reference Lab.), Houston, TX
Saenz, Danny (ADAPT & PACT of Texas)
Salinas Valdez, Debby L. Disability Rights Advocate (self - Guardianship Reform
Advocates for Disabled & Elderly GRADE), San Antonio, TX
Salovitz, Heiwa Organizer ADAPT (also providing written testimony) (ADAPT of
Texas/Community)
Saxton, Josette Mental Health Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans
Care for Children), Austin, TX
Scepanski, Jon Health Care (Apex Primary Care), Edinburg, TX
Secrest, MD, Les Physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical
Association), Dallas, TX
Sinclair, Ed LBB Staff (LBB)
Smith, Rev. Lorenza Andrade Clergy - Ordained Elder of the United Methodist Church
(Texas Impact Board of Directors), San Antonio, TX
Sonleitner, Denise (Self), Austin, TX
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Sonleitner, Maverick (Self), Austin, TX
Specia, John Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Dept. of Family and
Protective Services), S.A., TX
Spiller, Lee Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Citizens Commission on
Human Rights), Austin, TX
Sprinkle, GK Public Policy Consultant (also providing written testimony) (TX Ambulance
Association), Austin, TX
Tate, Joe Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Community Now!)
Temple, Judy LBB Staff (also providing written testimony) (LBB)
Terk, MD, Jason Physician (Texas Medical Association + Texas Pediatric Society), Keller,
TX
Trevino, MD., Hector R. Physician (TMA, TAFP, Med Border Health Caucus)
Trochez (son-Braiden), Ana Mother (also providing written testimony) (Myself),
Rosenberg, TX
Turicchi, Paula Health care administration (also providing written testimony) (Parkland
Hospital), Dallas, TX
Van Denbent, Jerre Physical Therapist (also providing written testimony) (Therapy 2000)
Wanser, Debra Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (Department of Assistive
and Rehabilitative Services)
Warner, Carrie Community attendant (PACT of AAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Watkins, Sarah (Community Now!)
Wood, Glenn Pediatrician (Carousel Pediatrics)
Wright, Mary (also providing written testimony) (Department of Assistive and
Rehabilitative Services)
Registering, but not testifying:
ON:
Barker, Kevin Community Center (Texana Center), Rosenberg, TX
Blauvelt, Erin Public Policy Assistant, TX Alliance for Life (Texas Alliance for Life),
Austin, TX
Boyte, Melanie A Mother (Disabled Mother)
Brown, Patricia Young President & CEO Central Health (Teaching Hospitals of Texas),
Austin, TX
Cobern, Pam Exec. Director Austin LifeCare (Self)
Everett, Carol (Women's Wellness Coalition of Texas), Round Rock, TX
Gerstenschlager, MerryLynn Homemaker (Texas Eagle Forum and self), Dallas, TX
Jarriel, Jennifer CEO (DePelchin Childrens Center), Houston
Johnson, Teri Development Coordinator for Austin LifeCare (Self)
Marsh, Jeff (Disable Rights), Hutto, TX
Morgan, Mason Chief Financial Officer (Daybreak Group, Ltd. Co.)
Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life), Austin
Price, Barbara Self-employed (My self)
Rocap, Blake Attorney (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Saenz, Jonathan President (Texas Values), Austin
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Smith, Tonja Michelle Associate State Director (Concerned Women for America of Texas),
Rockwall, TX
Steele, Burrell Disabled (ADAPT, PACT and Community Now)
Steele, Mary Disabled (Myself & ADAPT of Texas)
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Roof, William R Director, BIAA TX Division (BIAA* TX Division *Brain Injury Assn. of
America), Round Rock
Routon, Randy Administrator, community center (LifePath Systems), Van Alstyne
Smith, Alex Exec. Director (N. Texas Behavioral Health Authority), Richardson, TX
Sparks, Andrea Dir of Public Affairs, Texas CASA (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
ON:
Alvaros, MD, Manuel Physician (El Paso County Medical School - Border Health)
Armond, Daniel R. Founder/CEO, Golden Rule Services, Inc. (Customers We Serve),
Pearland, TX
Brown, Cindy Chief Financial Officer (Dept. of Family and Protective Services), Austin,
TX
Cissik, John (The Arc of Texas)
Harris, Dwight Education (Texas - AFT), Austin, TX
Hirsch, Marguerite Retired R.N. (myself Nami), Austin
Kerwin, April Fundraiser (For Andrea Usanga, Mental Health America Greater Houston),
Hou, TX
Langendorf, Jean Vice President (Easter Seals Central Texas), Austin
Maxwell, Carol President, Board of Directors (Arc of Tx)
Norcross, Rob Advocate (Alliance for Local Control of Health Care), Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin
Travis, Clayton Mental Health Advocate (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX