Autism Empowerment Board of Directors

a group of toysAutism Empowerment currently has ten men and women serving on our Board of Directors representing three different states, Washington (where we were founded), Oregon and North Carolina. They are an amazing and dedicated group of people, passionate about serving children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum.

Everyone on our Board of Directors is either on the autism spectrum or is closely related to someone who is. We are proactive autistic and autism allies working together to build a better world for people and families of all ages and abilities locally and worldwide.

Each of us embrace Autism Empowerment’s Four Foundational Pillars of Accept, Enrich, Inspire and Empower. Please be sure to read about the Mission & Vision of our organization as well as our Core Values, Beliefs & Goals.

We invite you to learn more about Autism Empowerment’s Board of Directors for 2024.

Meet the Team

<strong>Karen Krejcha</strong>
Karen KrejchaCo-Founder, Executive Director
Learn more about Karen here.
<strong>John Krejcha</strong>
John KrejchaCo-Founder, Secretary and Programs Director
Learn more about John here.
<strong>Paul Pitsenbarger</strong>
Paul PitsenbargerVice President
Learn more about Paul here.
<strong>Brian Tashima</strong>
Brian TashimaTreasurer
Learn more about Brian here.
<strong>Gary Borghello</strong>
Gary BorghelloBoard Member
Learn more about Gary here.
<strong>Andy Humber</strong>
Andy HumberBoard Member
Learn more about Andy here.
<strong>Shasti McLaughlin</strong>
Shasti McLaughlinBoard Member
Learn more about Shasti here.
<strong>Tara O'Gorman</strong>
Tara O'GormanBoard Member
Learn more about Tara here.
<strong>Chris Parrott</strong>
Chris ParrottBoard Member
Learn more about Chris here.
<strong>Peggy Pitsenbarger</strong>
Peggy PitsenbargerBoard Member - Emeritus
Learn more about Peggy here.
<strong>Dr. Anson Service</strong>
Dr. Anson ServiceBoard Member
Learn more about Dr. Anson here.

In addition to our Board of Directors, we also regularly utilize Advisory Staff, mentors and volunteers for our different projects and programs. Come join us!

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