Texas: Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee

~ In a recent press release, Governor Greg Abbott announced the reappointment of Rachel C. Bowden, Cynthia D. Lee, Ed.D., and Allison P. Wilson to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee. He also appointed Rebeca Ciesielski, Susana Perez, and Jennifer Villarreal, Ed.D. to the committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

The Governor also appointed Mandy Young and Representative Alan Schoolcraft to the board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee advises the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Division for Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services on policies related to the statewide ECI system.

Rachel C. Bowden of Austin brings a wealth of experience to the committee as she currently serves as the director of regulatory initiatives at the Texas Department of Insurance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Sociology from the University of Texas (UT) at Austin and a Master of Public Affairs from The UT Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs.

Cynthia D. Lee, Ed.D., from McKinney, is an educational diagnostician at Prosper Independent School District. She received her Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior, Master of Science in Special Education, and Doctorate in Supervision, Curriculum, and Instruction from East Texas A&M University (formerly known as Texas A&M University – Commerce).

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Allison P. Wilson of Austin is currently serving as the deputy director of the childcare and early learning division at the Texas Workforce Commission. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Child Study from Smith College.

Rebeca Ciesielski from Spring is a stay-at-home parent who has completed the LoneStar Leadership Education Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program. She is also the president of the Texas Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Network. Ciesielski received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from Grove City College and a Master of Arts in Sociology from West Virginia University.

Susana Perez, hailing from Brownsville, is the program/parent coordinator of the Parent FACT Autism Grant at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and a Master of Education in Special Education from UTRGV.

Jennifer Villarreal, Ed.D., is an educational diagnostician, program director, and assistant professor in the College of Education at Dallas Baptist University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Education in Educational Administration, and Master of Education in Special Education from Dallas Baptist University. She also holds a Doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas.

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Mandy Young from Cedar Park brings her expertise as a special education technical assistance manager at the Texas Education Agency. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UT Austin and a Master of Science in School Psychology from Texas State University.

Representative Alan Schoolcraft, who represents Texas House District 44, was also appointed to the board. He is an attorney and business owner who previously served in the Texas House from 1981-1993. Schoolcraft received his Bachelor of Science in Business from UT Austin and his Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University Law School.

The Governor's appointments to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee bring together a diverse group with extensive experience and knowledge to advise on policies for the statewide ECI system. Their terms will expire on February 1, 2031 for Bowden, Lee, Wilson, Ciesielski, Perez, Villarreal; and February 1, 2029 for Young and Representative Schoolcraft.

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