What Drive 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
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.
Independent Living
Drive initiatives that allow individuals with autism to attain the independent or supported living they choose.
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
Our Staff
Executive Team
Colleen Allen, PhD
President and CEO
Tammy Morris
Chief Program Officer
Carla O'Malley
Chief Development Officer
Program Team
Barbara Brish
Education Specialist
Susanna Ickes
Navigation Specialist
Joanna Lofton
Community Resource Specialist
Jill Matson
Clinical Specialist Navigator Manager
Dennis McElhone
Navigation Specialist
Kat Nelson
Program Assistant
Hetal Patel
Communication Specialist
Rana Ramouni
Navigation Specialist
Emma Tryson
Navigation Specialist
Sharon Valente
Navigation Specialist
Employment Team
Kelly Blakeslee
Vocational Consultant
Cutrina Claxton
Vocational Support Ally
LaShonda Hampton
Vocational Support Ally
Meaghan Karafa
Assessment Coordinator
John Steudle
Human Resource Specialist
Development Team
Mary Bucher
Annual Fund and Donor Relations Manager
Sherri Fresorger
Development Assistant
Luke LaBenne
Graphic Design Coordinator
Lauren Lewis
Events and Marketing Manager, Media Relations
Megan Williams
Development 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
Melissa Howell
Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources, Kellogg Company
Paul Glomski
CEO, Detroit Labs
John Koppin
Assurance Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers
David Meador - Chairman
Executive VP & CAO, DTE Energy Company
Kathy Oswald
Director & Chief Administrative Officer at H2O Energy Ltd.
Raj Nair
Jeff Stafeil
Executive VP & CFO, Adient
Douglas Welday
Vice President, Finance, Spectrum Health Hospital Group
Jon Witz
President, Jonathan Witz & Associates
Young Professional Board
Elisabeth D’Arcy
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
Rachel Schilling
Children’s Center for Growth
Calvin Gee
Julie Rauch
Katee Welte
Julie Welch
Amaze Travel