GSAT has an advisory council consisting of consumers, advocates, family members, and service providers. The purpose of the advisory council is to provide consumer-responsive, consumer-driven advice for planning, implementation, and evaluation of the activities carried out through the grant. This includes setting measurable goals for addressing the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities in Guam.
Current Members
GSAT Advisory Council Officers
- John Valentine, Chairperson
- Enrique Mesgnon, Vice-Chairperson
- Rodney Calimlim, Member-at-Large
- Josephine Blas, Member-at-Large
- Dan Owen, Member-at-Large
- Lee Perez, Member
- Dawn Maka, Member
Agency Representatives
- Michelle Aguigui, University of Guam Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (Guam CEDDERS)
- Leah Abelon, Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT)
- Raymond Rotarla, Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC)
- Carol Cabiles, Guam Legal Services Corporation-Disability Law Center (GLSC-DLC)
- Geraldine Aguon, Guam Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
- Ibarra Hernandez, American Job Center – Guam Department of Labor (AJC-GDOL)
- Michelle Camacho, Guam Department of Education – Division of Special Education (GDOE)
- Anthony Taijeron, HMI, Veterans Support Group