Faculty/Staff

Becky Adelmann

Becky Adelmann is a parent of two young adults and has extensive experience with health care systems and advocacy.

Becky coordinates Family and Consumer Involvement and is the Interim Co-Director of the Center for Self Determination.

As coordinator of Oregon's Family Voices group and a member of the Oregon Family Action Coalition Team, she is very interested in supporting families in leadership positions and making sure that families participate in meaningful ways in planning, evaluating, and implementing services and supports.

She works with faculty and students at the CDRC to promote family and professional partnerships, family centered care, and participatory action research.

Research:

• Children and Youth with Special Needs
• Adolescent Transition
• Family Leadership
• Family Involvement

Education:

• B.A. University of Oregon, Psychology

Service:

• University of WA Pediatric Pulmonary Center Advisory Committee
• ASD Oregon
• Family and Youth Leadership Committee of AMCHP
• Health Matters Subcommittee of Early Childhood Council
• OR Pediatric Society EI/Screening Training for Physicians Project
• Parent to Parent of Oregon
• Northwest Down Syndrome Association
• Oregon Pediatric Improvement Project

Non peer-reviewed publications

• Adelmann, R., Jackson, L., & Krahn, G. (2000) Finding Your Way In Managed Care, a Guide for Washington Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs. Portland, OR: Oregon Health & Science University
• Adelmann, R., Jackson, L., & Krahn, G. (2000) Finding Your Way In Managed Care, a Guide for Washington Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs. Portland, OR: Oregon Health & Science University 
• Adelmann, R., Bridge, L. & Krahn, G.  (1998).  PASSPORT: A Managed Care Guide for Children with Special Needs. Portland, OR: Oregon Health & Science University.