Spring Meeting Slides - Coalition Intro Mission and Plans

8/6/2019 Spring Meeting Slides - Coalition Intro Mission and Plans

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LeadershipLeadershipIntroductionIntroduction


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What is the UAC?What is the UAC?

The UAC is a parent-driven, grass roots advocacy group

dedicated to supporting initiatives and other programs

that enhance the lives of individuals affected by autism


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Executive TeamExecutive Team

Mirella Petersen: President

Leeann Whiffen: Leadership Consultant

Steve Michalski: Vice PresidentDebbie Joplin: Vice President

Allan Wrubell: Director of Government Affairs


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PresidentPresident

Leeann Whiffen

UAC Founder and President Emeritus

Founder & President of Utah Autism Give

Author: A Childs Journey Out of Autism

Co-author of Early Intervention Fast Start

Checklist ACU "Outstanding Individual of the Year

Recipient of Distinguished Service Award(Exceptional Parent magazine)

Provides voluntary assistance tohundreds of families facing autism

Resides in Alpine, Utah with husband,

Sean, and their three beautiful sons

Mirella Petersen

Mother of three boys:4yr old twins Jaden & Mason2yr old Conner

Jaden diagnosed w/ autism Jan 11

Niece and nephew with ASD

Doctoral student HealthAdministration

Software engineer for BankServ

Resides in Layton with husband,Justin and 3 boys

LeadershipLeadership

ConsultantConsultant


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Vice PresidentsVice PresidentsDebbie Joplin

Mother of14 yr old son with autism

Bachelors in Business Administrationfrom University of NV - Las Vegas

Moved to Utah in 2002 with husband,Cole, and son, Aaron

Store Manager at the ChildrensBiomedical Center of Utah (2004-2005)

Co-Owner of ASDMarket.com, anonline store specializing in ASDsupplements (2005 2010)

Serves on Planning Committee for UtahWalk Now for Autism Speaks

Volunteer for Spectrum Academy

Steve Michalski

Founder/Director of the RedwoodLearning Center

Has been serving children with ASDsince 1990. Was mentored by O. IvarLovaas, Ph.D & Tristram Smith, Ph.D

PhD in Psychology from UCLA From West Hills, California Resides in Salt Lake City with his

wife, Dara and their two sons Has served as the VP of the UAC

since its founding in 2009. Steve andhis family have given much to the

autism community for many years


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Director of Government AffairsDirector of Government Affairs

Allan Wrubell

Originally from Canada and has livedin Idaho/Utah for 16 years

Currently resides in Ephraim, UT

Married to Lois for 44 years

Father to three children Grandfather to 6 grandchildren, all of

which are boys, EXCEPT five

Has 7 year old grandson with autism

Allen and his family have supportedthe UAC for many years and have

given much to the autism community


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Committee ChairsCommittee Chairs

Marla Valdez: Central District Captain

Blythe Stevens: North District Captain

Jennifer Clevenger: South District Captain

Shanda Ross: Media Relations & Community Outreach

Misty Ungricht: Events & Special Projects

Joanne Sayre: Member Relations

MattM

cGhie: Technical Director


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District Captain ChairpersonsDistrict Captain ChairpersonsOversee, coordinate and motivate efforts of district captains.

Blythe Stewart

UAC North District CaptainChairperson

Volunteer Chair for Utah

Walk Now for AutismSpeaks

Has 9 yr old son w/ autism

Resides in Murray withhusband, Paul, and their 3kids Jacob, Grace, &Bubba

Studying Elementary

Education at WGU

Marla Valdez

UAC South District CaptainChairperson

Mother of two boys: Cassius(age 5) has autism. Atticushad his PDD-NOS diagnosis

removed at age 3 Currently pursuing degrees

in chemistry & psychology

Lives in Murray. Owns anAntique internet business asan Appraiser/Buyer/Reseller

Hobbies: Reading &enjoying the outdoors withfriends and family

JenniferClevenger

UAC South DistrictCaptain Chairperson

Has a 9 year old sonwith PDD-NOS

Resides in Holladaywith husband, Shane,and their 4 awesome,sweet, and incredibly

different boys


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Media Relations andMedia Relations and

Community OutreachCommunity Outreach

Misty Ungricht

Mother of a 16 yr old son with Aspergers

Degree in Human Development & FamilyStudies from University of Utah

Graduating in August 2011 with aMaster's Degree in Social Work

Successfully campaigned for autismclassrooms in Tooele school district

If we dont fight to provide services forour children, who else will?

Shanda Ross

Co-Chair for Utah Walk Now for AutismSpeaks

Mother to a 9 year old daughter withAspergers Syndrome

Lives with husband, Javier, and herdaughter Jaisha in Draper, Utah

Studied Business Management atColumbia College

Sergeant at Salt Lake County Sheriff's

Office

Events andEvents and

Special ProjectsSpecial Projects

Organize and orchestrate events and special projectsto raise awareness and support our mission

Coordinate media efforts & build relationships

with other autism organizations in Utah


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Member RelationsMember Relations

Matt McGhieKip (aka Louis)Sayer

Grandfather to Benji - a 7 yr old boyliving with Autism

Retired high school teacher from

JudgeMemorial. Taught history,government, geography and wasthe debate coach for 20 years

Kip & Joanne Sayre live inCenterville with their daughterMichele, her husband Doug, and

their children, Benji and Ella

Technical SupportTechnical Support

Update website, blog, twitter, FB, etc. Adviseteam on use of social media and web.

Recruit, utilize and manage memberrelationships and communications.

Father of a 5 yrold son with

Autism (Charlie)

BA in Commun-ications fromU of Utah

Lives in Alpinewith his wife,

Steffani andtheir children

Hobbies include:

Family

Skiing

Golfing

Running Supporting the

Utah Autism

Coalition


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OurMissionOurMission

Our aim is to ensure that evidence-based servicesare available to ALL those affected by autismthrough appropriate legislation


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OurEnvironmentOurEnvironment

Utah is one of 24 states without autism legislation

1 in 77 children in Utah will be diagnosed with autism

Autism insurance will raise premiums $.44 - $.83 PMPM

Clays Law in 2009 laid a strong foundation to build upon


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OurPlanOurPlan

1) Determine feasibility of introducing Utah autism legislation in 2012

2) Summer social for legislators and those affected by autism (Aug 20th)

3) Christmas event emphasizing autism community needs

4) Pack the house and make our voice heard until our community is served!

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Spring Meeting Slides - Coalition Intro Mission and Plans