Top left to right: Tricia Bronger & Chris Christensen
Bottom left to right: Kelly Morris & Sara Ballard

The KATC has an Advisory Board that advises the Director in matters of policy, staffing, and operation. Board members are committed to the growth of the Kentucky Autism Training Center as it strives towards its mission to enhance supports for persons with autism by providing information, training and technical assistance to families and service providers across Kentucky. Board members are actively involved in the development of collaborative relationships. Members also provide input and expertise in the development, implementation and evaluation of services provided by the KATC. Unless restricted by their employment, members will assist the KATC to procure funding, in addition to state general funds, to accomplish its mission.

Current Advisory Board Members

Left to right: Diane Crowne & Norm Thomas

• Rita Brockmeyer, Parent
• Tricia Bronger, Professional
• Kristina Davis Christensen, Professional
• Diane Cowne, Parent, Vice Chair
• Cathy Durkan, Parent
• Carol Estes, Professional
• Anne Gregory, Parent
• Bev Harp, Self-Advocate, Layperson
• Rhonda Hedges, Professional, Chair
• Joseph Hersh, Professional
• Sara Hite Ballard, Parent
• Barbara Lewis, Parent
• Linda Linville, Professional
• Nat McKay, Parent
• Kelly Morris, Parent
• Thomas Pinkstaff, Layperson
• Laurie Spezzano, Parent
• Peter Tanguay, Professional
• Larry Taylor, Professional
• Norma Thomas, Parent

Left to right: Rhonda Hedges & Nat McKay

The composition of the board consists of parents (50%), professionals (40%) and lay members (10%) from across the Commonwealth, as outlined in KRS 164.9811(2). Members have further defined the outlined membership categories as follows:

Parents

Individuals that are the parents of an individual with an autism spectrum disorder.

Professionals
Positions University of Louisville partners:

• Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville
• Bingham Child Guidance Center, University of Louisville
• College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville

Advisory Board

Individuals with professional experience and knowledge specific to autism spectrum disorders.

Laypersons

Individuals active in the community, not currently serving in a parent or professional role