Meet the Commissioners

Join us for our annual Virtual Visions of Community 2026 Conference, which brings together parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals for an inspiring day of learning and connection.

This Meet the Commissioners event will focus on agency work with young and school-age children.

Commissioners Participating in this Session

• Department of Children and Families: Staverne Miller
• MassHealth: Madeline Wachman
• MA Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Opeoluwa Sotonwa
• Office of the Child Advocate, Maria Mossaides
• Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Pedro Martinez
• Department of Early Education and Care: Amy Kershaw

This year’s virtual conference will feature live workshops, expert speakers, and interactive sessions on issues that matter most to young people with disabilities, their families, and those who support them. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with exhibitors and service providers through our engaging online platform. Click the Conference Details button to view conference speakers and agenda.   Cost $25 – discounts available.

For more information visit fcsn.org/voc/

Visions of Community (VOC) Registration 2026

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All registrants will have access to the workshop recordings after the conference. Meet the Commissioners events are virtual only.

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Event Details - Gather and Grow: A Day of Learning and Networking for SESPs, March 5th, 10am-1:30pm. FCSN Office, Schrafft Center

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