Call for Applications for the Board of Directors 2025
The IDD Council of Tarrant County was founded to serve as a community coalition of providers, public officials, families and self-advocates who have come together to increase opportunities for people with IDD in our community. Our purpose it to transform the region into an inclusive community where persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) thrive.
Our success depends on a strong, engaged, dynamic, informed, and inclusive Board of Directors.
And that’s where you come in! The IDD Council is seeking applications from outstanding leaders to serve as Board members so that the Council may continue to grow and prosper in its work. Any Individual Member or Organizational Member Representative may submit an application. New members are also encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
The Nominating Committee is interested in candidates with experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:
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Social and professional networking
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Grant writing
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Fundraising and development
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Accounting or financial management
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Marketing and design
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Board governance
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Public Policy and Legislative Advocacy
In addition, candidates should have a strong commitment to the IDD Council’s mission, vision, and values and a demonstrated passion for advancing the inclusion and opportunities for people with IDD, and an ability to devote the time necessary to perform the responsibilities of a Board member.
Applications should be emailed to Rita@IDDCouncil.org.
Please review the Board Members job description and the Board Member Candidate application below. Interested candidates with questions are encouraged to contact our Executive Director, Rita Stevenson, or the Board Chair.
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Board of Director Candidate Application (PDF)
Board of Director Candidate Application (Microsoft Word)
Officer and Committee Descriptions:
2025 Board of Directors
Founding Partner Positions:
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Andrew Spencer - Fort Worth Independent School District, Community Advocate
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April Jastrzab - JPS Health Network
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Amanda Cobb - My Health My Resources (MHMR), Community Advocate
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Dr. Yvette Wingate, Tarrant County
At-Large Positions:
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Courtney Caraway - Community Advocate
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Audra Ressel, Board Chair - Parent Advocate
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Kerri Staples - Community Advocate
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Vacant - Family Advocate
- Renae Arledge - Board Secretary, Community Advocate
- 4 VACANT AT-LARGE POSITIONS
Committee Chairs
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Vacant - Communications & Programming Committee Chair
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Andrew Spencer - Transition Committee Co-Chair
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Renae Arledge - Transition Committee Co-Chair
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Audra Ressel - Employment/CapeAbilities Committee Co-Chair