Who We Are
OUR MISSION:
The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that strives to improve the quality of 
life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families by providing access to current and accurate information on Down syndrome and by fostering programs that focus on education, community services, public awareness, medical issues, research, advocacy, legal issues and parenting.
OUR VISION:
A community where individuals with Down syndrome are fully included and valued members.
OUR BELIEFS:
Individuals with Down syndrome:
- are important members of society
- are persons in whom all things are possible
- will achieve great things
- deserve full opportunities and community support
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
OFFICERS:
Cynthia Lantz, B.A.
President
Parent to Parent of Virginia
Sean Ryan
Vice-President, Newsletter Editor, Governance Committee Co-Chair, & D.A.D.S. Co-Director
The Hodges Partnership
Jennifer Krajewski, J.D.
Secretary, Government Action Committee Chair, Governance Committee Co-Chair, & Hands Up! Playgroup Coordinator
Virginia Department of Transportation
Mike High, C.P.A.
Treasurer
DIRECTORS:
Ashley Amey, O.T.
Social Media Manager
Dustin Carpenter
D.A.D.S. Co-Director
Chesterfield County Police Department
Matt Gordon
Covidien
Steve Lomaka, C.P.A.
Colleen Jackson-Cook, Ph.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Steve LaGanke, M.B.A.
Development Chair
Dupont
Eleonora Link
Spanish Language Coordinator
Anne Meacham
Self Advocate
Martin's Grocery Stores
Suzanne McKeever, SLP
Mary Otero, BSN, RN, NE-BC
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
Kim Owens, P.E.
Education & Conference Chair
Owens Engineering
Monica Wilmore
Virginia Business Systems
OUR STAFF:
