Miranda Hooper (she/her) has been working with people who have developmental disabilities and their families for over ten years. She currently works as the COVID Community Education Coordinator at the Center for Learning and Leadership. Miranda is an OKLEND Fellow, a Partners in Policymaking graduate, and most importantly, a parent advocate. She is also a freelance writer focusing on topics related to disabilities and advocacy. In the past, Miranda has volunteered as a Chapter Advisor for Oklahoma People First, sat on the Oklahoma PTA Special Education Committee, and currently chairs  the Cleveland County disABILITY Coalition and the City of Norman’s ADA Advisory Committee.