Board Members

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Below is a list of our CCDSIG Board Members, who generously share their time and resources to maximize the impact of our organization on our members and community. Feel free to reach out to any member with questions or just to connect at ccdsig@ccdsig.org!

Kathy Bucher

Kathy Bucher

Financial Committee

Kathy and her husband, Dave, live outside Downingtown, with their daughter Samantha (33) who has DS and autism. Their older...

Karen Gaffney

Karen Gaffney

Financial Committee

Karen and her husband, Chuck, have lived in West Chester for 35 years. They have two children, Jennifer (24) and...

Downs family

Sarah Downs

BOARD MEMBER: Social & Events Chair

Sarah and her husband, Brendan, have 3 daughters- Moira, 13, Eila, 11, and Delaney, 5 – and are expecting a...

Emily Scott

Emily Scott

Board Member, Member Outreach & Engagement

Emily is a strong advocate for the Down syndrome and special needs community.  She believes in full inclusion when appropriate...

Colleen Glenn

Colleen Glenn

Board Member, Treasurer

Colleen lives in Pottstown with her husband, Dave and their kids Maddie (20), Alex (18), and Joey (12) who has DS. They enjoy...

Gwen Koch

Gwen Koch

Board Member, Secretary

Gwen, her husband, Tim, and 2 children, Alexandra, 16 and Joshua, 13 live in Coatesville.  Gwen is a legal nurse...

Elaine Scott

Elaine Scott

Founder

Elaine and her husband, John, raised four children in the West Chester Area School District.   Emily, a fraternal twin, was...

Karen Murray

Karen Murray

President

Karen and her husband, Chris, live in Berwyn with their daughter, Bridget (14), who has Down syndrome, and their son,...