Board of Directors – Allies In Advocacy © 2023

The Washington State Allies in Advocacy Board of Directors is made up of Member Representatives from our partner organizations and Members at Large that represents their local communities. Each of our members have an intellectual and developmental disabilities. Member at Large are chosen each year based on their advocacy experience, community location and racial ethnic background. Allies strives to have a diverse Board of Directors that represent every segment of Washington State.

Priscilla Wong | Board President | Member at Large | Redmond, WA

Priscilla Wong joined Allies in 2020. Priscilla lives in Redmond Washington with her partner Richard. Priscilla is dedicated to improving personal care services for those living in their home or in a residential setting.

Vickie Horschel | Board Vice-President | Member at Large | Seattle, WA

My name is Vickie Horschel from Seattle, WA. I’ve been a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities for several decades. I believe all humans should be treated with respect and dignity, which I fight for as an advocate. I am a strong medical advocate for people with disabilities. I also help those in my community by assisting them with personal care tasks. In my life, I have fought for housing rights for those with disabilities. I am on the Board of Directors at Disability Rights Washington (DRW). I’ve been on many DRW Committees, including a committee that worked to stop sexual abuse in long-term care settings. In my time as an advocate, I have served on the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council, the Washington State Rehabilitation Council, and The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Consumer Advisory Council.

Jessica Renner | Board Secretary | Representative of SAIL | Kent, WA

My name is Jessica Renner I am the full-time mobilization manager for Self-Advocates in Leadership (SAIL) what that means is I do both the policy and administrative tasks for the legislative focused coalition. My passion is advocacy! I love seeing advocates use their own voices to advocate on issues that are important to them within the IDD community as well as to members of the legislature

Eric Matthes | Member at Large| Seattle, WA

He works for the Arc of King County as Community Advocacy Coordinator, disability groups

for 10 years. Eric is committed to support people to advocate for themselves and others, also take action that builds inclusive communities and Eric provides opportunities for civic involvement that contribute to the strength and diversity of the community. He is involved with disability groups.