Board Member Spotlight- Get to know Ali Kingston

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself! 
I am currently the Board's Past President after serving an incredible several years as Board President. I live in Spokane, Washington. I am an attorney and work for The Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid. 

2. When and why did you join the DSAGT Board? 
I joined the DSAGT board in 2019 after moving to Toledo, Ohio for my career. My mother is a teacher, and I grew up watching her advocate for inclusion for all of her students. I was able to spend a lot of time with peers that have an intellectual developmental disability. When looking for an organization to be involved with, DSAGT seemed like a perfect fit. I loved getting to know Krista and several of our families. 

3. What are some future goals you have for DSAGT? 
DSAGT has already accomplished so many of the things I envisioned and hoped for! The community and amount of services provided by DSAGT is remarkable and so needed. I hope to see DSAGT continue to grow and expand services in all of the counties we serve. I hope DSAGT is able to play a larger role as a connector for our families ensuring they get all the services they need. 

4. What are your favorite things to do in your free time?
In my free time, I love spending time with friends and family especially if we are traveling to a fun place! I recently purchased a home, so a lot of my free time is spent on home projects and trying to keep my garden alive.