Serve on our Advisory Committee

Make a Difference in Your Community

The Tarjan Advisory Committee brings together people who are passionate about improving life for individuals with disabilities and their families. Members play an active role in guiding the work of the Tarjan Center.

Who are we?

We welcome individuals who:

  • Are people with disabilities
  • Work in organizations serving people with disabilities and families
  • Are family members of individuals with disabilities
  • Come from diverse backgrounds and experiences
What Committee Members Do

As a member of the Advisory Committee, you can:

  • Advocate for the needs and preferences of individuals with disabilities and their families
  • Provide guidance and feedback on the Center’s work
  • Participate in sub-committee activities designed to focus on specific priorities

Tarjan Advisory Subcommittees

Each Advisory Committee member may participate in one of the following sub-committees:

Training

Focuses on the Tarjan Center’s training programs — who we train and how.

Director: Dr. Jasper Estabillo

Outreach and Dissemination

Guides how the Center shares information and resources with the community.

Director: Dr. Yasamin Bolourian

Research

Explores ways to include people with disabilities in research, share findings, and inform policy.

Director: Dr. Rujuta Wilson

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)

Focuses on inclusion across programs, teaching, and community engagement.

Director: Dr. Brandon Ito

Interested in Joining?

If you’d like to participate on the Tarjan Advisory Committee, please contact:

Yasamin Bolourian, PhD

Director of Outreach & Dissemination

ybolourian@mednet.ucla.edu