Board of Directors
Carrie Mark Buonadonna — President
I am grateful to be joining the wonderful crew of people supporting SSEPTSA. I have spent my career working in special education, primarily in research and teaching. I earned my doctorate in special education from the University of Kansas and later worked as research faculty. After my kids were...
Iesha Gray — Secretary
I’m excited to serve as Secretary! I’m the parent of a grade-school student who receives special education services. Through attending IEP meetings, learning about the special education process, and advocating for my child, I’ve developed a strong passion for ensuring that students with...
Mike Zawacki — Treasurer
I’m excited to join SSEPTSA as Treasurer! I’ve lived in Seattle since 1998 and work in the tech industry. My wife and I have two sons, ages 10 and 14, and both have IEPs. We’ve experienced the special education process firsthand, from IEP meetings to placing one of our sons in a non-public agency...
Susan Hernandez, Immediate Past President
I ran for SSEPTSA President because I am deeply committed to equity and inclusion, especially as regressive federal policies and shrinking state budgets threaten progress. I am a Latina mother of two school-age children, one with an IEP, and hold a PhD in health services research. I bring an...
