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Meet the ECAC Staff - Toni Stephens
Published: September 18, 2023

What brought you to ECAC and tell us about your current role?

I was searching for employment and saw the ad for an administrative assistant. When I read the website I had to apply. I am currently the Programs Administrative Assistant/Receptionist.

Why do you love being a part of ECAC?

Knowing that we are helping people without adding to their financial burden.

What is the most memorable event you have attended with ECAC?

Anytime we gather as a group is a memorable event for me since I don't normally attend events.

What keeps you motivated and inspired?

Hearing the thanks from parents

What is one piece of advice you would like to give to the parents you work with?

Never give up on getting what your kids need. They are worth every moment of frustration.

Tell us more about your life outside of ECAC.

I enjoy reading, crochet, sewing and other fiber crafts, writing stories with my husband and spending time with friends and family.

One thing people may not know about me…

I once drove from Huntington, WV to Burleson, TX straight through, spent one night and drove back with a couple of friends just to visit someone for a few hours!

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Parent Testimonial

Dear ECAC Team,

I hope this letter finds you well. I want to express a heartfelt thank you to you all for your work. To Mrs. Aimee Combs, I appreciate your continued advocacy alongside youth and young adults disabilities and for allowing me to have a place at the table. I am so thankful to have met everyone on staff, and your passion for what you all do is infectious.

When I connected with Mrs. Debra Pickens and reconnected with my friend and fellow advocate Billy Pickens, I had no clue what was ahead.  I had the honor of participating as a voice in the following events: The Duke Univ Health Equity Rounds, NCSU Family Leadership Summit, ECU Inclusion Summit and the Partners in Learning Conference, not to mention numerous YAT opportunities and events.

All of these opportunities and more have had a lasting impact on me and continue to set the standard in my relationships with other organizations as well. Thank you for investing in me, and the mission that I was called to fulfill through advocating, creating and serving our shared communities of disabilities. I look forward to more opportunities to build upon the relationships established, and more opportunities to assist, collaborate and learn from you all as you continue to impact our state, my generation as well as present and future advocates.

Sincerely,
Mayia Warren