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
Mark Kenneth
Our Team
Erin Chavez
National Volunteer Coordinator
Belinda Effa
National Programs Coordinator
Jennifer Kenneth
National Operations Coordinator
Laura Lopez Williams
National Development Coordinator & National Social Media Coordinator
Kati Moser
National Sponsorship Coordinator & National Gem Fundraiser Coordinator