About the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council

Jennifer Goldman is the Federal Liaison for the NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC). She leads communication efforts with federal partners and reports on outcome measures that demonstrate the impact of DDPC funded projects. She is the agency policy lead, coordinating DDPC policy work at both the state and federal levels. In addition to her role as Federal Liaison, she serves as the DDPC Ethics Officer and Internal Controls Officer. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Public Administration from Binghamton University.

Jackie Hayes is a Program Planner and Diversity and Inclusion Program Specialist for the NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC). She coordinates one of the DDPC standing committees, the Community and Systems Change Committee (CSCC). As the Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, she helps embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives throughout the agency. She is also the Language Access Coordinator for the DDPC. Jackie holds a Ph.D. from the University at Albany in Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latino Studies.

Drew Webster is an Assistant Public Information Officer and Research Specialist for the NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC). He is responsible for the agency's public-facing resources include social media accounts, media relations and the agency website. He also works closely with staff and grantees to promote the work of the Council through a variety of multi-media channels. As a Research Specialist, he works closely with grantees on program implementation and reporting throughout the contract term. Drew holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at the University at Albany.