Mission Statement
The mission of Autism Alliance of Michigan is to lead collaborative efforts across the state that will improve the quality of life for individuals with autism through education, access to comprehensive services, community awareness, inclusion efforts, and coordinated advocacy.
Core Values
Our Core Values exemplify our commitment to improving the quality of life for and acceptance of families with autism living in Michigan. We could not support our vital programs without the generous contributions of individuals, organizations, and foundations who share our Vision for a future of opportunities and paths cleared free of obstacles:
- Advocate: Remove barriers for families and streamline access to supports
- Balance: Pave the way to require the same opportunities for persons with autism as their peers.
- Promote: Advance evidence-based, high caliber professional care across the state
- Innovate: Move forward goals and creative strategies for our shared future
- Own: Adopt the agenda and needs of autism in the state of Michigan
How We Invest In The Mission
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is leading efforts to make Michigan a better place to live for people with autism and their families. Our impact on families, communities, lawmakers, and service providers is not possible without the generous support of our corporate, foundation, and individual donors.
Our Staff
ADMINISTRATION:
- Colleen Allen - President and CEO
- Carla O'Malley - Chief Development Officer
- Tammy Morris - Chief Program Officer
- Barbara Chernoff - Executive Assistant
NAVIGATOR
- Kat Nelson - Program Assistant
- Roba Hrisseh - Navigator Specialist - Multilingual
- Rana Ramouni - Navigator Specialist - Multilingual
- Emma Tryson - Navigator Specialist - Multilingual
- Sharon Valente - Navigator Specialist
SPECIALISTS
- Barbara Brish - Educational Specialist
- Jill Matson - Clinical Specialist
- Scott Schuelke - Safety Specialist
- Mary Schwyn - Insurance Specialist
AAOM EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
- Kelly Blakeslee - Corporate Vocational Consultant
- Cutrina Claxton - Vocational Support Ally
- LaShonda Hampton - Vocational Support Ally
- Meaghan Karafa - Training and Assessment Coordinator
- Kyle Kucik - Employment Program Coordinator
- John Steudle - Human Resources Specialist
DEVELOPMENT
- Lauren Lewis - Events and Marketing Manager, Media Coordinator
- Mary Bucher - Annual Fund Donor Relations Gift Officer
- Benjamin Duff - Web Manager
- Cheryl Welday - Acknowledgement Liason
- Renee Cameron - Intern
AAoM Board of Directors
Colleen Allen President & CEO, Autism Alliance of Michigan
Laura Athens Attorney and Mediator
Julie Bullock Parent advocate & philanthropist
Bruce Dall President, MotorCity Casino Hotel
Steve D'Arcy Partner, Quantum Group LLC
Bill Ernzen Managing Director, Accenture
Amy Fangboner Executive Assistant, PVS Chemicals, Inc.
Michelle Fecteau Executive Director, Wayne State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professor
Ron Fournier Publisher and Editor of Crain’s Detroit Business
Ron Hodess Principal, Miller Canfield
Paul Glomski CEO, Detroit Labs
Jason Jones Regional Director of Marketing, Metro PCS
John Koppin Assurance Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Rick Loewenstein Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Centria Health Care
Debora Matthews - Treasurer CEO, The Children’s Center
David Meador - Chairman Executive VP & CAO, DTE Energy Company
Kathey Oswald Director & Chief Administrative Officer at H2O Energy Ltd.
Vasilios (Bill) Moutzouros Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon, Henry Ford Hospital
Raj Nair Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer - Global Product Development at Ford Motor Company
Jeff Stafeil Executive VP & CFO, Adient
Jon Witz President, Jonathan Witz & Associates
Young Professional Board
Elisabeth D’Arcy
Healthrise Solutions
Amy Hillier
Mott Children’s Hospital
William McDowell
Detroit Labs
Jamie Chapoton
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Andrew Cauzillo
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Abigael Davis
YMCA-Ann Arbor
Lauren Lewis
Autism Alliance of Michigan
Alicia Naser
DMC-CHM Autism Center
Calvin Gee
Julie Rauch