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.