Melissa Silverman
Self-Advocate
Teacher Assistant
Melissa Silverman is a young woman with Down syndrome who has served on the Board of the National Down Syndrome Congress, elected to the position by her peers. Silverman is active in the Guild in Baltimore MD and serves as their recorder and newsletter editor.
She received an academic high school diploma from Franklin High School and completed the 90 hour certificate program for child care at community college. Silverman is a member of the Self Advocates Council of NDSC and is an active public speaker.