1 in 31: Autism Today

Dr. Spencer is an associate professor at the University of South Florida in the Department of Child and Family Studies. She has been a board certified behavior analyst for nearly 20 years. Tune in to learn more about her current research and other recent works!

Steve Dambra is a pastor at Odyssey Church, located in Poughkeepsie NY. Odyssey is a worship service looking to integrate everyone! Their goal is to adapt worship for people with physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Early next year, Odyssey will be hosting their second "Night to Shine" Prom! A Night to Shine is sponsored by the Time Tebow Foundation, and is held in multiple locations across the U.S each year. The prom is put together for differently abled folks, who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience a prom. Tune in for more details about Odyssey Church & A Night to Shine!

Tara is the CEO of Specialisterne USA, Brennan is the Corporate Engagement Manager. Specialisterne is a Danish not for profit founded in 2004, with the goal to create one million jobs globally for people with autism. Their mission is to share best practices, disseminate knowledge and spread the Specialisterne model, in order to provide training, education and employment for individuals with autism. Tune in to learn more about Tara & Brennan, and what the future holds for Specialisterne!

Steve is the managing director of Popcorn for the People, a nonprofit in East Brunswick, NJ. Steve's son Sam is a young adult on the autism spectrum who was finding it difficult to find gainful employment. Steve was then inspired to start Popcorn for the People, which provides meaningful and lasting employment for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. They also provide 14 different yummy flavors of popcorn! Tune in to learn more about Popcorn for the People, or visit: www.popcornforthepeople.com

Dr. Scalli is the founder of Earth to Autism (E2A), a Florida based non-profit organization on a mission to help adults with Autism gain and maintain meaningful employment opportunities in green industry jobs. The organization serves two of Dr. Scalli's passions: environmental preservation and helping adults balancing their lives on the autism spectrum. Tune in to learn more about E2A and Dr. Scalli's roots in the autism field!

Beth joined Felicity House in 2014 as the Executive Director, bringing with her over 15 years of experience in not-for-profit management. Felicity House is a non-clinical community space for adult women with autism. At FH women gather to meet, socialize, pursue interests, learn, create, connect to other resources, find supportive people, and laugh! Tune in to learn more about Beth and this amazing resource for women on the Autism Spectrum. 

Molly Ola Pinney is the founder and CEO of the Global Autism Project. Molly began her career in the autism field as an ABA therapist. She founded the Global Autism Project in 2003. They work to promote the acceptance and integration of individuals with autism worldwide by training communities in culturally relevant, sustainable practices. Currently, GAP works in ten different countries across four continents. Learn more by tuning in or visit: www.globalautismproject.org/

Marc Garcia has been the CEO of The Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau for 7 years! Currently, Visit Mesa is on a journey to make Mesa Arizona the first-ever autism certified travel destination in the United States! Tune in to learn more about Marc, Visit Mesa, and the great strides Mesa is making to be a more inclusive city.

Marcelle is a Senior Recruiter and Outreach Specialist at ULTRA Testing. ULTRA is a New York based technology company that provides highly flexible, high quality software testing services through exceptional onshore teams that include individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Marcelle is also an author, autism advocate, and parent among many other titles! Tune in to learn more about Marcelle & ULTRA.

Stephanie is the founder of SPECIAL Foundation for Autism, and the owner of Maine-Tex Salsa.