Liane Holliday Willey, is an author and doctoral professor. Her books, which are often described as, “compelling and witty” include Pretending to be Normal and Safety Skills for Asperger Women. She’s an activist, motivational and educational speaker, and fortunately for us, a member of our Self Advocate Advisory Board. Here…
View DetailsMeet Sharon daVanport, another influential member of Felicity House’s Self Advocate Advisory Board. Alongside Julia Bascom and Brigid Rankowski, Sharon is an activist working to empower women with autism and other people with disabilities. Bio: Sharon daVanport is the founder and Executive Director of Autism Women’s Network. As an activist for disabled…
View DetailsThis month we are learning more about our Self Advocate Advisory Board (SAAB) member, Brigid Rankowski. Brigid is a disability advocate, writer, artist, and fire spinner and breather. Along with seven other women, Brigid joined our SAAB last year and we are thrilled to have her guidance and support. Bio:…
View DetailsMeet Julia Bascom, a Felicity House Self Advocate Advisory Board (SAAB) member. Julia joined the SAAB last year along with seven other autistic women who are all leaders within their communities working on a national level to empower others living with autism. For the next few months we will introduce…
View DetailsPatricia Weisenfeld is Managing Director at the MJS Foundation, a private family foundation based in New York City. Previously, Patty served as Vice President of Special Initiatives at the Simons Foundation where she managed the founder’s institutional grantmaking and the foundation’s outreach and education efforts. Weisenfeld brings a broad range of…
View DetailsAudrey is a passionate artist, writer and women’s rights activist. She received her bachelor’s degree in English from Marymount Manhattan College. Audrey is President and Founder of Foundation for a Just Society, whose vision is to live in a world without discrimination where people are equally valued regardless of race,…
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