Autism Empowerment Board of Directors

AE Board of Directors Rainbow Infinity HeartAutism Empowerment’s Board of Directors includes ten passionate leaders and disability advocates from Washington and Oregon. United by a passion for serving youth, adults and families within autism, neurodivergent and disabilities communities, they bring diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to Autism Empowerment’s mission.

Each of our Board members are either autistic, neurodivergent, or have close family connections to the autism community. As proactive allies, we collaborate to create a more inclusive world for individuals and families of all abilities, both locally and globally.

We wholeheartedly embrace Autism Empowerment’s Four Foundational Pillars: Accept, Enrich, Inspire and Empower. To learn more, explore our Mission & Vision and Core Values, Beliefs & Goals.

We invite you to learn more about Autism Empowerment’s Board of Directors for 2025 – 2026.

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>Tanya English</strong>
Tanya EnglishBoard Member
Learn more about Tanya 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>Chris Parrott</strong>
Chris ParrottBoard Member
Learn more about Chris here.
<strong>Dr. Anson Service</strong>
Dr. Anson ServiceBoard Member
Learn more about Dr. Anson here.
<strong>Peggy Pitsenbarger</strong>
Peggy PitsenbargerBoard Member - In Memory Of
Learn more about Peggy 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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