Carolyn Knight was officially named Executive Director of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council in 2009 after replacing the previous director in late 2008. Carolyn was formerly employed by the Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) as Executive Director for approximately 20 years and as Assistant Director for 10 years. Ms. Knight was also a Social Service Director with the United Cerebral Palsy of Franklin County, Protective Services Specialist with Franklin County Council for Retarded Citizens, and Personal Advocacy Director with the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Inc. Ms. Knight, and Ohio State University alumna, has served on various committees, councils, and advocacy groups graciously representing people with disabilities on a statewide basis.