
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
What started as a grassroots movement decades ago has blossomed into one of the largest disability-rights advocacy organizations in Tennessee. In early 1950, a group of parents and other civic leaders organized to promote the general welfare of citizens with disabilities, with a primary focus on intellectual disability. The Arc Mid-South was officially chartered by the Tennessee Secretary of State on November 2, 1950. Since then, we have pioneered and promoted services and programs that have great impact on individuals with disabilities. We started the first special education classes in both Memphis City and Shelby County Schools as well as group homes and the Adult Activity Center now known as Shelby Residential and Vocational Services (SRVS).

Connie Booker
President
Family Member
Independent Consultant

Dr. Sharon Webb
Vice President
MCS Board of Commissioners

Corey T. Young
Treasurer
Professional Musician

Andrea Goodman
Secretary
HR Manager, Pandrol USA LP

Diane Austin
Administrative Assistant The Transformation Center

Shontie Brown
Parent Advocate

Shirley Cobbins
Universal Commercial Real Estate

Claudia Espinoza
de Posada
Parent Advocate

Judge Kathleen Gomes
Shelby County Probate Court

Terrence Green
Associate Pastor and CounselingBrown Baptist Church

Sonja Harris
Teacher, Special Education

Florence M. Howard
Parent Advocate

Merle Smith
Retired
Bellsouth, Inc.