COPAA Staff
Denise Stile Marshall, M.S., Executive Director
Denise graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Science. Denise has 30 years experience in the field of disablities in a variety of support, management, and advocacy capacities. She is a dynamic trainer, experienced in leading sessions for participants of diverse abilities and experience levels. Prior to becoming the Executive Director of COPAA in 2005 Denise was the Program Manager and trainer for Maryland Leaders in Disability Policy; the Director of Training and Educational Outreach for the national organization TASH, and a Positive Behavior Support specialist and Director of the National Training Center for The Kennedy Krieger Institute in Maryland. Denise’s specific areas of interest are positive behavioral supports, prevention and reduction in the use of restraints, seclusion and aversive techniques, family supports, grassroots advocacy, self-advocacy, and experiential learning. Denise can be by phone 410-372-0208 x 1.
Marcie Hipple, Member and Meeting Services Coordinator
Marcie has worked for COPAA since 2006. Prior to working at COPAA she worked at MCI in regional sales. She has a wealth of experience in customer service, project management, and negotiations.
Marcie can be contacted by phone 410-372-0208 x 2.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 6767
Towson, Maryland 21285
PH: 410-372-0208
Fax: 410-372-0209