Central and South Okanagan Community Council Members
Self-Advocates
Roni Keeley
Penticton
Looks forward to active participation as a voice for self-advocates in her area.
James Murphy
Kelowna
An outspoken advocate for personalized service for persons with disabilities.
Kelly Tompkins
Kelowna
In a leadership role with the Downs Syndrome support group in Kelowna.
Family Members
Donna Long
Kelowna
Parent of special needs children and the Director of the Association for the Benefit of Children with Disabilities.
Sylvie Zebroff
Kelowna
Parent of a child with autism. Has a master’s degree in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies.
Janet Roloff
Kelowna
Parent of a child transitioning to adulthood. Is the co-chair of the parent liaison committee for Special Education for School District 23.
Allison McNeil
Kelowna
Parent of a child with down syndrome. Allison is a Marketing Associate with financial planners Thom and Associates.
Melanie AbedRabo
Summerland
Is a parent of a child with down syndrome. Has a background in health services management.
Community Members
Rainer Persicke
Penticton
He has over 30 years experience in the disability field. Manages programs for Penticton and District Community Resources Society.
George Arambasich
Kelowna
Director of TIER Services in Kelowna. Is a supporter of the Kelowna Downs Syndrome group.
Miki Hanna
Kelowna
Works for Kelowna and District Society for Community Living where she acts as an advisor to self-advocates.

