MCBDD Welcomes New Board Member Lisa Dreaden

The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Board Member Lisa Dreaden by the Medina County Commissioners. Ms. Dreaden was appointed to fill an unexpired term vacancy created by the departure of former board member Lisa Morrison. Ms. Dreaden’s term will expire on December 31, 2023.

The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities is comprised of seven volunteer members who are appointed by either the Medina County Commissioners or Medina County Probate Judge. Board Members have various professional backgrounds and include community leaders and family members of individuals with disabilities. MCBDD meetings are held each month; agency business, policy, budgets, and program planning are discussed during Board meetings. The community is always welcome and encouraged to attend.

“We are pleased that the County Commissioners have continued to appoint Board Members who embody the spirit of public service and we know that Ms. Dreaden will continue that tradition,” said MCBDD Board President Wayne Carroll. “We are looking forward to Ms. Dreaden joining us as we continue to look for new and innovative ways to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities and to explore new opportunities for them to be successful in our community.”

Lisa Dreaden is a Senior Manager for Charles Schwab where she is responsible for a variety of training and communication projects which prepare team members to serve their clients. She is also a mentor for the Aspiring Leaders program and co-founded a support professional development group. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications at the University of Illinois and completed post-graduate work in English/Education at Illinois State University.

“As the parent of two children (one of whom has special needs), and also a longtime community member who values inclusivity, I’m proud to call Medina home. My daughter has been extremely well served by the MCBDD programs, including Windfall School, and I look forward to this opportunity to serve on the Board,” said Ms. Dreaden. “I believe I can bring a valuable perspective to the Board, both as a parent and as an active community member. I am eager for this opportunity to give back and help Medina County continue to be a wonderful place for all of its residents.”

“Our Board provides important leadership and direction for our agency,” said MCBDD Superintendent Stacey Maleckar. “I’m confident Ms. Dreaden will make an impact as we move forward in serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Her involvement will help us to continue to strengthening our community partnerships, and build value in our agency for Medina County taxpayers. We made a promise to our community that individuals with disabilities will have access to quality services, and with the support of our Board Members we know we will be able to deliver on that promise.”