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
Colleen Allen, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Tammy Morris, M.A.,CCC-SLP
Senior Advisor
Lauren Lewis, BA
Events & Marketing Coordinator
Sherri A. Fresorger
Development Assistant
Benjamin Duff
Web Development Manager
Mary Bucher
Annual Fund and Donor Relations Manager
Carla O'Malley, RN MPH
Chief Development Officer
Jill Matson MSN, RN, CPNP
Clinical Specialist
Kat Nelson
Program Assistant
Barb Brish, PsySP, NCSP
Education Specialist
Roba Hrisseh, BA
Navigator Specialist
LaShonda Hampton
Navigator Specialist
Katy Pelot
Navigator Specialist
Kelly Blakeslee, BA
Adult Services Specialist
Emma Tryson, MIS, MBA
Navigator Specialist
Cheryl Welday
Donor Relations and Stewardship
Sgt. Mark Boody
Safety Consultant
Calvin Gee
Navigator Web Consultant
Lisa Espinoza
Content Developer
Monica Puente
Autism Consultant Spanish Outreach
Sharon Valente, BA, MSW
Navigator Specialist
Carissa Rondeau, BCBA
Regional Consultant
Marlowe Franklin
Autism Consultant Adult Outreach
Allen Brothers Law Firm
Legal Consultants to MiNavigator
John Brower, Esq.
Education Law Specialist
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
Debora Matthews - Treasurer CEO, The Children’s Center
David Meador - Chairman Executive VP & CAO, DTE Energy Company
Kathy 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
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