Staff
Meet the dedicated team leading TASP's mission
TASP is a small, but growing, non-profit.
Chelsea Tighe, M.Ed.
Chelsea Tighe has more than 25 years of experience in the field of disabilities, with a background spanning developmental disabilities, early intervention, childcare, and family support. As Executive Director of The Association for Successful Parenting (TASP), she leads national efforts to improve outcomes for parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.
Chelsea oversees multiple WITH Foundation–funded projects, including the AccessAble Health eLearning Hub for healthcare professionals, national surveys amplifying the voices of parents and providers, and the development of inclusive training and advocacy tools. She also directs planning for TASP's 2026 Building Bridges Conference, bringing together professionals, researchers, and self-advocates from across the country.
A passionate advocate for family-centered and equitable practices, Chelsea works closely with TASP's diverse Board of Directors and parent self-advocate leaders to advance inclusion, accessibility, and respect for all families. Before joining TASP in 2017, she directed family support programs at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and PACT in Baltimore, Maryland.
Janet Wilson
Janet Wilson works part-time for TASP, and part-time in her role as Senior Program Coordinator with Sooner Success in Oklahoma. Janet is adept at strategic planning and project management, and significantly enhanced program attendance and stakeholder engagement at Sooner SUCCESS.
She is a dedicated worker, eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development and is skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Janet has extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families, and joins TASP to implement the 2-year WITH Grant.
Independent Contractors & Self-Advocates
In addition to our core staff, TASP works with a dedicated team of independent contractors and self-advocates who bring specialized expertise and lived experience to our grant projects and training initiatives.
These professionals and parent self-advocates contribute essential perspectives and skills in areas including curriculum development, training delivery, research, advocacy, and community engagement. Their collaboration ensures that TASP's work remains grounded in real-world experience and responsive to the needs of families and the professionals who support them.
We are grateful for their ongoing partnership in advancing TASP's mission to support parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
