2025 Autism Advocate Breakfast

You're invited to join Colleen Allen, President & CEO of the Autism Alliance of Michigan, for our annual Autism Advocate Breakfast.

 

Enjoy a hot breakfast while gaining insights from a special panel discussion on the current state of autism in West Michigan. Featured guests include Dr. Megan D. Quist, MD, and Dr. Steven L. Pastyrnak, PhD, of Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids.

 

Learn how the Autism Alliance of Michigan is working to remove barriers and create meaningful change for individuals and families affected by autism in West Michigan.

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Event Location:

Thursday, November 13, 2025
8am-10am
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
435 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

 

Attire:

Business casual

Schedule of Events

8:00am: Registration & breakfast

 

9:00am: Presentation by President & CEO, Colleen Allen as well as Megan D Quist, MD and Steven L Pastyrnak, PhD

 

10:00am: Event concludes

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Megan D Quist, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
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Steven L Pastyrnak, PhD
Pediatric Psychology, Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

Become a Table Captain

As a table captain, you are committing to:

• Purchasing a table of 10 for $500
• Filling your table with friends, family and colleagues who share a passion for autism advocacy
• Providing your guest's information to erica.rakowicz@aaomi.org by October 17, 2025