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Laurie Mawlam
Executive Director
Bothwell, Ontario
Staff member since: 2006
Laurie started her career in autism as the Executive Director of Autism Canada Foundation (ACF); then continued in this position when ACF amalgamated with Autism Society Canada in 2015. She has participated in Senate and House of Commons Committee hearings, has sat on the National Autism Surveillance System (NAS) Advisory Committee since inception and spearheaded the Canadian ASD Alliance along with fellow autism leaders.
Today she leads the organization with renewed devotion and hope for individuals and families living with autism as she continues to advocate passionately for a National Autism Strategy.
Laurie is the proud mother of three boys one of which was diagnosed with autism in July 2000. She left the corporate world to oversee her son’s home-based behavioural and educational program for three years. Her son has achieved an optimal outcome and has recently graduated from high school.
Laurie Mawlam
Executive Director
Laurie@autismcanada.org
Sarah Hemstock
Office Administration Support
sarah@autismcanada.org
Susan Watts
Family Support Representative
Guelph, Ontario
Staff member since: September 2015
Prior to working for Autism Canada, Susan practiced for five years at the Autism Intervention Clinic of Guelph where she assisted families and ASD adults in understanding the importance of nutrition. She organized the “Autism Opportunities” Conference for three consecutive years in Guelph.
Motivated by a desire to understand autism, Susan has been taking courses and attending conferences since 2004. She is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection.
Susan is a graduate of Sick Children’s Hospital, Toronto, the University of British Columbia and the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition.
Susan Watts
Family Support Representative
Susan@autismcanada.org
Cathy Gooding
Bookkeeping
Cathy@autismcanada.org
Karen Brackley
Manager, National Fund Development
Toronto, Ontario
Staff member since: December 2016
Karen has over 15 years experience developing, executing and championing large and small-scale programs and events within the charitable sector including healthcare, children’s charities, independent school and university foundations. Prior to joining Autism Canada, Karen provided her services as a consultant for a Toronto based software consulting company.
Karen is a graduate of Carleton University, Ottawa, has obtained her CFRE and is currently pursuing her MBA through North Park University, Chicago. She enjoys traveling, playing sports, spending time with her family and friends
Karen Brackley
Manager, National Fund Development
Karen@autismcanada.org
Tafari Davis
Graphic & Web Design
Toronto, Ontario
Staff member since: March 2010
In 2010, Tafari graduated from Cambrian College (Sudbury, ON) with a diploma in Graphic Design. Upon graduating, he started working with Autism Canada to develop and implement the visual language of the organization. Since then, he has worked on numerous projects including revamping the Autism Canada website, designing annual reports and creating the website for their national fundraiser Inside Out For Autism. He continues to freelance with various not-for-profit companies while also pursuing a career in music as a singer/songwriter.
Tafari Davis
Graphic & Web Designer
Info@autismcanada.org