Autism Alliance of Michigan

Help. Hope. Answers. Today.

What Drives Us Forward

True North
People with autism will lead lives that meet their greatest potential.

Mission
We lead efforts to raise expectations and expand opportunities for people touched by autism across the lifespan.

Core Values
Advocacy
Diversity
Expertise
Innovation
Ownership
Compassion
Collective Impact

Diversity Statment
Your perspective is powerful. Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than words, they are the principles guiding how we build our community. Autism Alliance of Michigan is working towards a more accepting future for all people by cultivating a world rich in diverse abilities, talents and ideas.

EEO Statement
AAoM programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status.

Navigation

A life-long guide with professional help and answers for anyone touched by autism.

Education

Create a community with awareness and high expectations in schools and at large to prepare for a safe, successful, and inclusive life.

Employment

Maximize employment opportunities for individuals of all abilities across industries, through innovation and partnerships.

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.

Financial Reports

See the latest Impact Report and Form 990.

View Financial Reports

Our Staff

Executive Team

Colleen Allen, PhD
President and CEO

Marita S. Grobbel, CFP, JD
Chief Operating Officer

Marc Berke
Chief Development Officer

Program Team

Brittany Drews
Navigation Specialist

Rebecca Drzewicki
Human Resources Manager

Heather Eckner
Director Of Education Initiatives

Kimatha Greer
Navigation Specialist

Lauren Hedrick
Navigation Specialist

Jennifer Mues
Navigation Specialist

Karah Ley
Community Outreach Navigator

Joanna Lofton
Outreach Manager

Jill Matson
Health Education Manager

Julia McCarter
Navigation Specialist

Dennis McElhone
Navigation Specialist

Kathleen Osborne
Health Education Coordinator

Hetal Patel
Autism Educator

Chaunta Tsegaye
Program Manager

Brittney Whorl
Navigation Specialist

Employment Team

Rebecca Allard
Vocational Support Ally

Kelly Blakeslee
Vocational Rehabilitation Manager

Mikhail Filipovitch
Talent Acquisition Manager

Kyle LaBenne
Candidate Development Lead

Stuart Segal
Training & Assessment Coordinator

Development Team

Sherri Fresorger
Development Coordinator

Luke LaBenne
Graphic Design Coordinator

Heidi LeHue
Foundation and Grants Manager

Lauren Todaro
Manager of Development Operations

AAoM Board of Directors

Colleen Allen, Ph.D.
President & CEO,
Autism Alliance
of Michigan

Laura Athens
Attorney & Mediator

Julie Bullock
Parent Advocate
& Philanthropist

Brian Calley
President,
Small Business Association of Michigan

Bruce Dall
President,
MotorCity Casino Hotel

Stephen D'Arcy
Partner,
Quantum Group LLC

William Ernzen
Managing Director,
Slalom

Ronald Hodess
Principal, Miller Canfield

Melissa Howell
Chief Human Resources Officer, Kellogg Company

Tisa Johnson-Hooper, M.D.
Medical Director,
Henry Ford Health System Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities

David Meador - Chairman
Vice Chairman & Chief
Administrative Officer,
DTE Energy Company

Amy Fangboner
Executive Assistant,
PVS Chemicals, Inc.

Michelle Fecteau
Executive Director,
Wayne State University
Chapter of the American
Association of University Professors

Ronald Fournier
President,
Truscott Rossman

Paul Glomski
CEO, Detroit Labs

Alec Hagen
Young Professionals Board Representative

Nicole Hamp, M.D.
Fellow, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Annmarie Hawkins, CRC
Community Mental Health for Central MI (CMHCM)

Raj Nair
President & Chief
Operating Officer,
Multimatic

Kathleen Oswald
Director & Chief
Administrative Officer,
H2O Energy Ltd.

Paula Patterson
Account Director,
Experis

Colette Rizik
Client Accountant,
Apparatus Solutions, Inc.

Carla Walker-Miller
CEO, Walker-Miller Energy Services

Jonathan Witz
President, Jonathan
Witz & Associates

Young Professional Board

Elisabeth Berry

Amy Hillier
Mott Children’s Hospital

William McDowell
Detroit Labs

Jamie Chapoton
PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Andrew Cauzillo
PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Abigael Davis
YMCA-Ann Arbor

Alicia Naser
DMC-CHM Autism Center

Rachel Schilling
Children’s Center for Growth

Calvin Gee

Julie Rauch

Katee Welte

Julie Welch
Amaze Travel