National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities’ Post

All of us at the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities are heartbroken on the passing of Kayla Marie Green, the interim Executive Director of the Wyoming Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities.     Kayla was not only a leader in her state when it came to disability rights, but also nationally. She served on the NACDD Board of Directors and served as the Chair of the NACDD Membership Committee.     She worked alongside a dynamic council of 27 members who collaborated together to improve the lives of Wyoming residents with developmental disabilities. A life-long Wyoming resident, she traveled across the state to meet with individuals, families, and the community to make lifelong connections that would impact her state positively and effectively.     In her time at the Council, she worked to launch and administer the Bright Ideas mini-grants to facilitate new and innovative projects to empower the DD community. She also worked to make strides in projects to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities in Wyoming, amongst many other projects and initiatives.     “We honor Kayla’s life, leadership, and unwavering commitment to people with Developmental Disabilities. Our hearts are with Kayla’s loved ones, the Wyoming DD Council, and people with disabilities in Wyoming who will miss Kayla deeply” said Jill Jacobs, Executive Director of NACDD. “Her work will continue to resonate in Wyoming and nationwide.”     Green passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2025. She is survived by her loving family and friends.