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Client Advisory Council 

Cedars Client Advisory Council (CAC) was established in 2021 and is made up of representatives from each program. Members discuss topics that are important to Cedars clients and work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure that the clients’ voices and preferences are prioritized in our work. 

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Benji Cheung

  • "I wanted to be a part of the CAC because I care about Cedars and want to make a difference in the community by talking about the Choose Kindness Campaign. This is important because people have all types of abilities and they shouldn't be treated differently."" 

  • Gardener, Artist, and 1 year at Cedars  

  • Representative for Cedars Community Connections 

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Rose Gordon

  • "Cedars should definitely have a Client Advisory Council because it gives us a voice. While I am a member I want to address how people at Cedars treat one another. I am excited and a little anxious to be a part of the Cedars Client Advisory Council. "

  • Weaver, Volunteer in Cedars Senior Program, and Group Home Resident, 12 years at Cedars

  • Representative for Cedars Group Homes 

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Bridget Jackson

  • “I am thrilled to be part of the Client Advisory Council, I have a lot of ideas to bring to the Council, including advocating for mental health awareness for the Cedars clients. It’s an honor to be on the Client Advisory Council and represent my fellow artists.”

  • Artist and Quilter, 20 years at Cedars  

  • Representative for Cedars Fine Art Studios

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Ben Kelly

  • "I am happy and excited to do the job of a Cedars Client Advisory Council member. I want to make a positive effect on the world." 

  • Gardener, Co-op member, and Artist, 1 year at Cedars  

  • Representative for Cedars Textile Arts Collaborative

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Teresa Pardella

  • "I am excited to be on the Client Advisory Council because it is important to me to represent the people with intellectual disabilities that cannot represent themselves. We on the council, are the voices for those that cannot speak up for their needs.." 

  • Jeweler, Weaver, Horse Back Rider, and Ross Resident, 10 years at Cedars

  • Representative for Cedars Ross Residences

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