Kristen Padilla, Chair

Kristen Padilla is the Director of the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities as well as a clinical associate professor in educational psychology at Baylor University. She is a board-certified behavior analyst and school psychologist. 

Kim Johnson, Vice Chair

Kim Johnson is the Transition Coordinator for Midway ISD and works with special education students over the age of 14 to develop an individual education plan (IEP). In 2019, she established MPower, Midway's 18+ Transition Program.

Mark Sauer, Treasurer

Mark Sauer retired from a career in technology and now partners with his wife, Amy, to manage a Bitty & Beau's coffee shop in Waco, TX. All of the front line employees at Bitty & Beau's have an Intellectual or Developmental Disability such as Down Syndrome or Autism. 

Adrianna Martinez, Secretary

Adrianna Martinez is the administrative assistant for the clinical services and programs for the BCDD clinic. She supports faculty and students working in the clinic and parents who have children recently diagnosed with autism or other developmental disability. 

Katie Laubender, Communication

Katie Laubender is the Youth Transition Program Manager with the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities equipping youth and young adults with disabilities with the knowledge and skills necessary to flourish in adulthood.  

VACANT, Resource Navigator

The Resource Navigator identifies resources within the community, develops resources to be shared, and maintains a list of agencies and organizations currently supporting the disability community.

VACANT, At-Large Member

The At-Large Member collaborates with the Committee and provides an unbiased perspective to assist in achieving the goals and advancing the mission of the Comittee.