Board of Directors

Julie Hornok

COFOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Julie Hornok brings over nineteen years of special needs industry experience as a parent, behavioral program facilitator, global interviewer, speaker and award-winning author of the book, United in Autism: Finding Strength Inside the Spectrum. Her passion is using lessons learned hard from raising her three kids to connect and create life-changing events for families with disabilities. With a “work hard, play hard” philosophy, if she isn’t furiously typing her latest brainstorm on her laptop, you will find her napping on the beach with her husband of 26 years.

 

 

Dr. Regina Crone

COFOUNDER & VICE PRESIDENT

Dr. Regina Crone is passionate about all abilities! As a sibling she was introduced into the world of Autism and has navigated the world of severe Dyslexia as an individual and parent. She has been active in the disability community since 1998, gaining experience as a special education teacher, Behavior Analyst and Nationally invited speaker on various topics including: social skills, language, reading and behavior management for both professionals and families. She is a published researcher in the area of Parent Training and has authored several featured articles. She resides in Texas with her husband, three children, dogs, cows & chickens too.

Her motto: Go with the Flow and eat chocolate!

Kami Schaal RN, BSN, NC-BC

SECRETARY

As a devoted mother of three wonderful young adults, including her disabled son, Jeffrey, Kami Schaal understands the unique challenges and joys of being a special needs mom. In 2021, she opened her private practice as a board-certified nurse coach, specializing in women’s health. She is passionate about caring for women because “healthy women create healthy families and healthy families create healthy communities”. If she isn’t working with her clients, you will find her walking her rescue pup, Daisy, or attending local concerts or sporting events (Go Philly sports!) with her family.

Mark Kenneth

TREASURER

Mark Kenneth works as an Executive Coach and Advisor to public sector Chief Information Officers across the West of the USA. He has led and operated consulting firms in the USA and across the world over the last 25+ years.  He is a qualified Chartered Accountant from Scotland and acts as a Board Member, controller, and treasurer for other not-for-profit entities and startup organizations. He is passionate about helping others succeed through the development and growth of their innate capabilities.

 

Our Team

Erin Chavez

Erin Chavez

National Volunteer Coordinator

Belinda Effa

Belinda Effa

National Programs Coordinator

Jennifer Kenneth

Jennifer Kenneth

National Operations Coordinator

Laura Lopez Williams

Laura Lopez Williams

National Development Coordinator & National Social Media Coordinator

Kati Moser

Kati Moser

National Sponsorship Coordinator & National Gem Fundraiser Coordinator