National Down Syndrome Congress
Jawanda Mast is a seasoned advocate in the Down syndrome community, currently serving as the Manager of Grassroots Advocacy at the National Down Syndrome Congress since March 2022. As a grassroots advocacy consultant and founder of the #321Advocate online advocacy group, Mast has been active in raising awareness and influencing public policy at the federal level since May 2017. Previous experience includes serving as Chief Volunteer, Cook, and Driver at Rachel and as an NDSS Ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society from June 2012 to November 2017, where effective relationships with US Congressional Delegations were cultivated. Mast also has a background as the Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Association of Memphis and the Mid-South, overseeing operations, programming, and fundraising from January 2007 to July 2008. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences and a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, both from the University of Arkansas.
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National Down Syndrome Congress
We are the National Down Syndrome Congress, known around the world as NDSC. We are the leading national resource of support and information for anyone touched by or seeking to learn about Down syndrome, from the moment of prenatal diagnosis through adulthood. NDSC is a member-sustained non-profit organization, composed of parents, self-advocates, siblings, grandparents, educators, physicians, therapists, other professionals, friends, and supporters. Our purpose is to promote the interests of people with Down syndrome and their families through advocacy, public awareness, and information. Often, a family’s first interaction with the NDSC comes from a phone call as a new or expectant parent. This can begin a lifelong relationship with the NDSC, as our programs and resources are available to individuals with Down syndrome and their families at every step of the way. Our services are available in both English and Spanish.