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*For Immediate Release:    *     
September 12, 2025
          
*Contact:    *     
Grace Hoge
[email protected]

*Governor Kelly Announces*

*Administration Appointments
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TOPEKA* – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday 11 appointments to the following state council and commissions.

*_Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
_**Purpose: *To advocate for systematic change to increase productivity, independence, integration, and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in Kansas communities.


* Ricardo Hernandez, Shawnee
* Perri Spencer, Peabody
* Nancy Goodman, Scott City
* Amy Schmierbach, Hays

*_Kansas Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing
_**Purpose: *To advocate for and facilitate equal access to quality, coordinated, and comprehensive services that enhance the quality of life for Kansans who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.


* Patti Haskins, Conway Springs
* Harmony Jarratt, Kansas City (reappointment)
* Kelly Selznick, Overland Park (reappointment)
* Shanna Groves, Olathe (reappointment)

*_Kansas African American Affairs Commission
_**Purpose: *To address the public policy concerns of the African American community through its partnerships with state agencies, corporations, and foundations, and to serve as a conduit for programs, grants, research, and policy.


* Dr. Crystal Davis, Junction City (reappointment)
* Dr. Trent Davis, Salina (reappointment)
* Mark McCormick, Leawood (reappointment)

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