About NASHIA

Serves as the Technical Assistance Lead for AS, IL, MA, MI, MO, Native American P&A Project, NY, OK, PR, and VI.

Jetaun Murphy
Executive Administrative Assistant
301-656-3500
Accountable for all administrative support functions, office facility operations and maintenance concerns, group travel research reservations, database maintenance, and assistance with product sales distribution.

Susan Vaughn
Director of Public Policy
573-636-6946
Researches and monitors information on Federal and State legislation and policies; disseminates this information via State Watch, Capitol News and Legislative Grid; provides outreach and collaboration with other national organizations on disability issues and provides staff support to NASHIA's Public Policy Committee.

Amy Horn
Technical Assistance Field Specialist
301-656-3647
Assists grantees in developing State infrastructures and sustainable systems of services and supports. Serves as the lead for the following benchmark areas:  Needs & Resources Assessments, State TBI Action Plans, and public education & training. Specializes in the full participation of individuals with TBI & family members.  Coordinates the Individuals with TBI & Family Members Learning Community.  Serves as the Technical Assistance Lead for AR, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GU, HI, ID, IN, KS, MP, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, PA, SC, WA, and WI.

DeAnn E. Hughes
Director of Technical Assistance
301-656-3236
Responsible for overseeing the TBI Technical Assistance Center activities to assist grantees of the Federal TBI Program to develop State systems of services and supports for individuals with TBI and their families.  Serves as the lead for the TBI Statewide Advisory Boards/Councils and Sustainability benchmarks; the cultural competence focus area; and the Protection & Advocacy Systems and the TBI Statewide Advisory Boards/Councils Learning Communities.