Our Philosophy

I joined ASA-OCC to help with the annual Golf Outing fundraiser. Since serving as a board member, I coordinated the Library Project, authored the
Special Education Informal Dispute Resolution brochure, and continue to serve on the golf committee.

I am past president and current representative on the Oakland Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and serve on the board of directors of The Arc of Oakland County.

I helped develop and launch the ASD Awareness Kit and the Disability Awareness Workshop.

I hold a MS degree in Engineering Management from the University of Dayton and worked at General Motors for 13 years.

My husband and I have two sons, one with ASD.

I am a CPA practicing in Troy since 1985. I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business degree.

I live in Troy with my wife, Karen, who is completing her Masters degree at Oakland University in special education with an endorsement in Autism. We have 3 children.

I became interested in ASA/OCC after I completed the society's audit for the year ended 2007. I wanted to volunteer my time in a charitable organization and I felt this was a good fit for me. My firm performs services with other non profit organizations.

As treasurer, I am interested in fundraising activities. I look forward to promoting the organization's mission and working with its members and families.

I have become increasingly involved in the Autism Community for the past fifteen years because families affected by ASD are the most energetic, insightful, bright, and clever people I have ever met! Furthermore, working with children on the autism spectrum has enriched my life personally and professionally beyond measure.

Serving on the ASA/OCC board provides me multiple opportunities to expand my goal of developing an understanding of autism throughout the community. I am a school social worker in Oakland County with a strong desire to identify and utilize resources that truly respect and embrace the unique gifts people with autism bring us. I feel privileged to be part of this hardworking, diverse group that provides incredible opportunities for learning about, and living with, Autism Spectrum Disorders.

I have been involved with the autism community since my son was diagnosed at age 3 in 1996. Two years later, my second son also received an ASD diagnosis. My husband Ron and I are firm believers in the “options” policy – one therapy may work beautifully for one child and be ineffective for another. We have witnessed it in our own home.

I am a financial advisor and president of Capital Consulting Group in Bingham Farms. I have been a Board member of ASA/OCC since 1999 and am the editor ASA/OCC’s newsletter. I volunteer with Lighthouse of Oakland County and I often provide pro bono financial planning for low-income earners.

I am honored to be a part of a wonderful group of committed and caring individuals on the ASA/OCC board.

I live in Farmington Hills with my wife, my daughter, and my son.

In last 10 years, since my son was diagnosed with autism, I’ve met and worked with many families coping with its challenges. I’ve come to realize how fortunate we are to live in Oakland County where we have a very active autism community. Starting in 2006 I’ve run the Detroit Marathon to raise funds for ASA-OCC and increase awareness about autism. I joined the Board in 2007.

The overwhelming support of family, friends and strangers motivates me to find ways to improve the quality of life of people with autism in my community.

I hold a MBA and a Masters in Computer Science and I work for Compuware Corp.

I have been involved in autism and disability issues in both Wisconsin and Michigan since 1990. My young adult sons both have autism.

In Wisconsin, I served on both state and local autism society boards for 6 years and was a member of the Wisconsin Statewide Taskforce for People with Autism.

In Michigan, I served on the ASA-OCC Board once before, first as a director and later as Vice President. I chaired the ASA/OCC Golf Outing, worked on Biomedical Conferences and transition workshops. I was the Chapter's representative to Oakland School's Parent Advisory Committee. My current interest is transition and adult issues.

I received a BBA from the University of Michigan and a JD from the University of Kentucky. I practiced management labor law before my sons were born.

I am married and have three children, the youngest with autism. I have been a member of Oakland County Chapter for 23 years including 22 years on the executive board. I’ve served as treasurer, corresponding secretary and director.

For 20 years I've maintained the name and address database, at first with only about 85 names. Now we mail to over 1300 addresses. I have chaired the Grants to Oakland Schools committee for 10 years. I also serve on the golf committee, handling all the registrations.

Being on the board has given me a chance to make some very good friends with people who care about people with autism.

I have been involved in the disability and autism communities for over 20 years-first as a professional and more recently as a parent. I have a degree in Recreation Therapy and the majority of my experience has been facilitating Inclusive Community-Based Recreation Programs.

My husband, Paul, and I have two teenagers-our son is 15 yrs old and has ASD and our daughter is 13 yrs. As a family, we enjoy the outdoors together-hiking, biking, camping, and skiing.

I joined the ASA-OCC Board in 2001. My youngest child was heading off to college and my 20-year old son with autism was away from home in an independent living program. I was looking for an opportunity to contribute to a cause about which I am passionate.

The past two years, as president, have been tremendously rewarding. It has been a privilege to work with so many dynamic individuals who are committed to our cause. Going forward, I plan to work on adult issues, as I help my son find his place in the world.

I have an MBA from University of Michigan and am employed by The Taubman Company.