Current Board Members

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Stacey Watts

MRA President

It is my pleasure to serve as the president of the Maryland Rehabilitation Association (MRA) for 2020-2021, and to be a part of an organization that is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. Through collaboration with other professionals that share this same mission, we have been able to promote best practices in rehabilitation services since the 1950’s. Today, we continue that mission by providing continued education and training, developing leadership and network opportunities, and remaining active in state and national advocacy for individuals with disabilities. 

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Sharon Plump

MRA Membership Chair

I am happy to be serving as the current Membership Chair for MRA.  I have been an active member of the Board for the last 15 years.  I remain involved in several state-wide committees and advocacy groups promoting awareness of persons with disabilities.   
My background includes 30 years in the Vocational Rehabilitation Field  and I have been a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor for the last 24 years. I currently serve as a Regional Director for the Division of Rehabilitation Services.   

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Derick Serra

MRA Treasurer 

Over the 28 years for which I have worked at the MD Division of Rehabilitation Services, I've held positions as a Field Counselor, a Staff Specialist for Professional Development, and (currently) Program Manager for the Technical Assistance Branch. As a member of the MRA, I have been Treasurer since 2018. Each position, and office, has it's unique challenges and rewards.  The most consistent rewards have always been the colleagues and friends with whom I work, serving the vocational rehabilitation community.

2020 Board Members and Officers

  • President –  Stacey Watts 

  • President-Elect  –  Andrea Wilson

  • Immediate Past President  –  Malorie Marti

  • Secretary  –  Toni Cobb-Cannon

  • Treasurer  –  Derick Serra

  • Membership  –  Sharon Plump

  • Constitution & By-laws Committee  –  Melissa James

  • MAR Representative  –    Leah Spivey, Christine Franklin

  • Legislation Representative  –  Melissa James

  • Student Representative –  Lisa Willis

  • Training & Education  –  Karen Morgret & Andrea Wilson

  • Awards – Shawna Leonard 

  • Western MD Rep  –  Sharon Plump

  • Southern MD Rep  –  Suzie Miller

  • Eastern Shore Rep  –  Jena Paquin

  • Central MD Rep  –  Darlene Ginn

  • Multi-cultural Rep  –  Akida Goppy

  • Social Media & Website – Rose Hennick

  • Members at Large  –  Shawna Leonard & Jody Boone