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Jo Spargo '85

Jo Spargo '85 was appointed by Governor John Kasich to chair the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council. Jo graduated from Malone with a social work degree and built her career with REM Ohio. She is the executive director of the statewide provider agency.

A mother of two children, one who has disabilities, opened her eyes to a new world, empowering her advocacy for parents of children with disabilities. She hopes to continue to enhance the collaboration and outreach to areas that are in need of services.

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