The Arizona Achieve Team
Ryan Barry, Project Director
Ryan Barry, an Arizona native and proud graduate of Arizona State University, discovered the transformative power of self-advocacy after being diagnosed with spastic diplegia at the age of nine. His journey with a disability sparked a deep passion for public service.
Ryan has extensive experience in public policy and legislative advocacy, holding various roles within state and national government and politics. His professional background supports his role as Project Director of Arizona's Self-Advocacy Coalition, Arizona Achieve. Ryan now counsels and empowers people with disabilities across the state to become strong self-advocate leaders and make a difference in their communities.
Susie Turrey, Project Assistant
Susie is a project assistant at Arizona Achieve and head of the Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program. Susie is the proud mom of a young adult with a developmental disability and has been a dedicated volunteer for The Arc of Tempe for numerous years.
Susie co-founded and served as Chief Operating Officer of Unicorn Haven, an organization that helped individuals who struggled with social skills concepts. She is a community organizer, volunteers with Raising Special Kids, and works with the University of Arizona on health-related research. In 2019, Susie graduated from the AZ Partners in Leadership program, and she was recognized for her contributions to the disability community. Currently, she is focusing on promoting self-determination with Arizona Achieve.