CONDITIONS - Key Persons
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Vice President, Pathfinders for Autism
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- President, Pathfinders for Autism
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Treasurer, Pathfinders for Autism / President, Bob Davidson Ford Lincoln
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Vice President, Pathfinders for Autism / President and CEO, Media Star Promotions
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Senior Vice President, M & T Bank
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- VP Medicaid Clinical Operations, Anthem
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Founder and Owner, Constantine Wines, Axios Wine, Kalaris Family Vineyards
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Founder and President, the Shafer Center
Jeanette joined Pathfinders for Autism in 2021 with 4 years of experience working in libraries, archives, and museums, including at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, the Mental Health Association of Maryland and the Johns Hopkins Hospital. She brings to Pathfinders an eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for autism advocacy and awareness. She has spent her entire life in and around the Maryland autism community as her older brother is autistic. She is a graduate with honors of the University of Maryland Baltimore County with a degree in History and a minor in Public History.
Katie Ramirez joins PFA with over 15 years' experience in development for various national nonprofits, including the March of Dimes, The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. As the Development Director, Katie is responsible for oversight of all fundraising events and individual and corporate giving. Working closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, Katie is strategically working to enhance annual giving and advance the Pathfinders for Autism mission through major gifts and corporate partnerships. Katie is the mother of 2 children, lives in Bel Air, MD and can be seen coaching soccer on the weekends or running with friends. Katie is also a proud aunt of a niece who is on the autism spectrum.
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- Founder
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Account Executive, Advantage Industries, Inc
Neal Lichter joined Pathfinders for Autism in October of 2013. Neal is responsible for the daily intake of questions and concerns from parents, caregivers, educators, professionals and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a trainer, Neal has provided an Understanding of ASD training since 2014. Audiences include students from Kindergarten-college, educators, police, first responders, medical personnel, and many others across the state of Maryland. Neal is also responsible for helping to plan many of the workshops that Pathfinders for Autism collaborates on around Maryland. Neal is married, with two sons, one of which has Autism.
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- Resource Center Coordinator
Nikki Stokes joined Pathfinders for Autism in February 2022. She has fifteen years of career experience in Baltimore City as a first responder and emergency call taker. As the mother of an autistic son, she has assisted with trainings, volunteered as a community advocate, and navigated through medical and educational systems for his care. She is a creative problem solver, master crochet instructor, knitter, and certified reiki practitioner. She was born and raised in Baltimore City.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Data Management Specialist
- Pathfinders for Autism As a Data Management Specialist
Quinn joined Pathfinders for Autism as a Data Management Specialist effective April 2014. His attention to detail, accuracy, and speed in performing his job makes Quinn an essential part of the Pathfinders for Autism team. He began his relationship with Pathfinders for Autism in February of 2013 as an intern through the Forbush High School vocation training program. Upon graduation, Quinn continued his internship with us through his service provider, Itineris. Quinn lives in Ellicott City, MD. He enjoys reading the morning paper, word scrambles, and watching his favorite TV shows.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Secretary, Pathfinders for Autism
Rebecca has over 25 years experience in the nonprofit sector. She joined Pathfinders for Autism in 2007 and has served as Executive Director since 2010. Prior to joining Pathfinders for Autism, Rebecca's professional experience focused around environmental and social justice issues in Maryland and Baltimore City. Her strengths include community organizing, program development and implementation, volunteer management, partnership building, fundraising and organization management. Rebecca was instrumental in advocating for the coverage of autism treatment services by health insurance plans sold in Maryland resulting in the passage of legislation in 2012. She serves on many local and state committees and workgroups where she advocates for individuals with autism and their families. Rebecca was born and raised in Baltimore. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland Baltimore County and currently lives in Baltimore County with her husband and two daughters.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Founder and Owner, Opfer Auctioneers
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- Member of the Board of Directors
Shelly joined Pathfinders for Autism in 2008. A parent to a son with Autism, she has developed and conducted Autism Trainings for various organizations including the Maryland State Police, multiple County Police/Sheriff's Departments, Homeland Security, NYPD, US Secret Service, fire departments, EMS staff, corrections officers, colleges, Exceptional Family Programs, state's attorneys and public defenders, adult medical day programs, restaurants, schools, hotels, libraries, foster care programs, and other professional organizations. Shelly is a certified police instructor by the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission, CIT certified through Montgomery County Police, and certified in Mental Health First Aid through Harford County Sheriff's Office. She has also written several of our PFA Tips articles that have appeared in other publications, such as Chicago Special Parent Magazine and Autism Parenting Magazine.
Trish Kane joined Pathfinders for Autism in September of 2010. As the Deputy Director, she oversees the Resource Center and is directly responsible for coordinating the training programs and fun events. Since March, 1995, she has advocated for her son with ASD and offers an understanding of supports and accommodations that work when facing the challenges of going out to eat, visiting the dentist, etc. As a trainer, Trish has been providing an understanding of ASD since 2012; audiences include first responders, educators, library staff, various government agencies, and, since June 2016, hospital systems throughout Maryland. Trish served on the Board of Directors for The Abilities Network, a local Maryland community and vocational support organization from 2010-2015.