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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!