September 14, 2026
Governor Kehoe appointed four members to the Missouri Council on Developmental Disabilities (MODDC) on Friday, September 11, 2026. Council members serve three-year terms, and the Council meets every other month to make important decisions about projects and policies that impact people with developmental disabilities. Please join us in welcoming our newest members!
Christian Powers is a self-advocate from Pacific, MO. His interests include voting rights advocacy, transportation, and equitable employment. He is passionate about building communities.
Michkeal Cross is a self-advocate from St. Louis, MO. His passions include disability rights, social justice, leadership, and helping create more inclusive communities.
Elise Moore is a parent from Wildwood, MO. Her interests include working toward policies that make a long-term impact and improve Missourians’ lives throughout their lives.
Kristin O’Brien is a parent from Booneville, MO. Her interests include improving accessibility in recreation and playgrounds, and improving the quality of special education.
