Meet the UCP Staff

Mark Shaffer

Mark is the Executive Director of United Cerebral Palsy and Ride-On Transportation.  He founded UCP in San Luis Obispo County in 1985.  He has guided UCP to develop support services for greater access into the community.  Mark attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before moving to San Luis Obispo in 1980.


Jason Portugal

Jason is the Director of Operations for UCP of SLO County and the Director of Administration for Ride-On. He’s worked with UCP/Ride-On for over ten years and had the pleasure of working numerous positions and roles for the organization. Outside of his work, he’s a father, a surfer, a backpacker, a novice but passionate plant caretaker, and a devoted admirer of the cosmos.


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Djuna Passman


Zaylie Conner

Zaylie is the Program Coordinator for UCP of San Luis Obispo. She is excited to be a part of the team and is currently on track for her Associates in Recreation Administration at Cuesta College. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, going on adventures, and being out in nature.

Headshot Image of Zaylie Conner, Program Coordinator of UCP+ of SLO County