Dianna J. Hansen
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Dianna is the co-founder and executive director of the Central Oregon Disability Support Network which includes the family networks in Klamath, Harney, Baker, Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes Counties. In addition to being active on several local and state boards, she is a 2010 graduate of Partners in Policy Making, Past Chair of the State Interagency Coordinating Council and a certified Person Centered Plan Facilitator. Dianna’s professional experience includes many different areas in the business management, marketing and accounting fields.
Dianna’s passion in the field was fostered when her and her husband’s third child was born with a developmental disability. Dianna strives to support, advocate for, educate and equip Individuals, families and professionals in the field of disability.
Dianna’s passion in the field was fostered when her and her husband’s third child was born with a developmental disability. Dianna strives to support, advocate for, educate and equip Individuals, families and professionals in the field of disability.
Jenny Cavarno
Program Director
Jenny is the mother of three children. Her eldest son experiences a development disability. Jenny’s son graduated high school in 2014 with an extended diploma and completed three years in his district’s community transition program. At 21 he started his first paid job with supported employment. Jenny has many years of experience in advocacy both in the medical and educational field that has led her to have a voice not only for her son but also for Oregon families and their children that experience disability. Often her advocacy work has taken her to meetings at the state level and across Oregon to share her perspective as a family member. Jenny is a graduate of Partners in Policy making in Oregon. Jenny is passionate in her work and believes that all people have the right to a happy and fulfilled whole life.
Karla Macy
Program Coordinator
Karla has lived in Baker City, OR with her husband since 2010. She has two sons, one of whom was born with a birth defect which lead to a physical disability. Due to her son’s condition, her family regularly travels over 300 miles to Portland, OR for medical specialists, surgeries and follow up care. While traveling such a distance for medical care places a burden on the family, it has also exposed Karla to many resources in the Portland area (and beyond) which are available to children throughout the state. She has developed a passion for connecting a family with a resource that may have not otherwise crossed paths.
Karla brings to Community FORCE over a decade of special education teaching experience. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a minor in Early Childhood Development and Education, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Teaching. Karla is also a member the Baker City Parks Advisory Board.
When she has time to herself, Karla enjoys reading and baking. Camping and fishing are among favorite family activities. She enjoys volunteering in her son’s classroom and regularly attends community events with her family.
Karla brings to Community FORCE over a decade of special education teaching experience. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a minor in Early Childhood Development and Education, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Teaching. Karla is also a member the Baker City Parks Advisory Board.
When she has time to herself, Karla enjoys reading and baking. Camping and fishing are among favorite family activities. She enjoys volunteering in her son’s classroom and regularly attends community events with her family.