Legislation & Policy Committee

Responsible for monitoring New Jersey Legislative and Policy activities, drafting our opinions, and advocating for our mission among elected officials and other policy makers.

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  • Passionate about education and inclusion for ALL children. Actively engaged in serving the larger community as a current Board of Education member. Partners in Policy Making graduate from the Boggs Institute, a program to train the next generation of advocates to impact state level policy changes. COPAA certified (Coalition of Parent Advocates and Attorneys). NJSBA's Special Education Committee member and serving on the legislative committee of Profound Autism NJ Chapter.

    Interested in data analytics and data driven decision making. I am motivated to use my skills to help impact research or a company. I am inspired by both, subject matter and helping a company build a robust analytical system to make decisions. A quick learner and self starter, I am motivated to bring and these skills to any place that I work for. Perseverance and adaptability are also traits that I have developed as I have been actively parenting three neurologically different children.

Parul Khemka

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  • Lisa  is committed to advancing equitable, person-centered policy for individuals with disabilities and their families. As the proud mother of Isadora and Stanley, whose profound autism shapes her daily lived experience, Lisa transforms personal insight into purposeful action at the state and systems level.

    Lisa is a graduate of the Partners in Policy Making program at the Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, where she trained alongside emerging leaders to influence state-level legislative and policy reform. Her advocacy is grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience, allowing her to effectively bridge families, providers, and policymakers.

    She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from the University at Albany and her Master of Public Health from New York Medical College. Over several years in the health insurance sector, Lisa specialized in compliance and regulatory affairs, gaining a deep understanding of healthcare systems, regulatory frameworks, and the mechanisms that drive policy implementation and accountability.

    For more than a decade, Lisa has served on the NJ Cares Council of the Regional Early Intervention Collaborative (REIC) at the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium. In this leadership role, she has helped strengthen early intervention systems, elevate family voice, and support policies that improve developmental outcomes for children across New Jersey. She is also Ukeru certified, underscoring her commitment to trauma-informed, dignity-centered practices that prioritize safety, empathy, and respectful support.

    Lisa is driven by the belief that strong systems are built when lived experience informs policy decisions. She is committed to advancing inclusive, sustainable reforms that empower families, strengthen communities, and ensure individuals with disabilities receive the services and respect they deserve.

Lisa Weingrad

  • Daniela is committed to advocating for meaningful solutions to make New Jersey a safer and more inclusive place for everyone impacted by severe autism.

    Daniela is a compassionate and effective leader. She is a graduate of Rutgers University with an undergraduate degree in the Administration of Justice. She received her Master of Social Work degree from the Rutgers University School of Social Work with a concentration in Administration, Policy and Planning. Daniela is a licensed social worker.

    Daniela spent 26 years working for the United States Courts. During her federal service, Daniela played an integral role in the development of the Pretrial Opportunity Program, an alternative to incarceration program for those suffering from severe addiction; served as the coordinator of her agency’s Critical Incident Stress Management Team; and served as a faculty member for the Federal Judicial Center’s Becoming an Executive program.

    Daniela played a critical role in the establishment of her local district’s special education parent organization and has served as a board member for over a decade.

    Daniela believes strongly in social justice and is passionate about being a voice for those suffering from severe autism and their families.

Daniela Guido