The Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the life span, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
We believe that each individual with autism is unique and they and their families should determine the best treatment based on individual needs. This guiding principal is expressed in the national Autism Society’s Options Policy.
The Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin received our chapter status from the national Autism Society in 1976. For over 40 years we have served as the primary Autism/Asperger Syndrome/PDD resource for Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Dodge, Jefferson, Ozaukee, Walworth and Washington counties. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donations are tax deductible. Because of your support, we do great things!
Autism Society SE WI Staff Directory
emilyl@assew.org
Bookkeeper, Ardis Burke
ardisburke@gmail.com
Development & Marketing Director, Rechelle Chaffee
rechelle@assew.org
Senior Marketing Coordinator, Lisa Haasch
lisa@assew.org
Information & Referral Coordinator-Spanish, Daysi Jimenez
daysi@assew.org
Senior Marketing Coordinator, Chris Krasovich
chris@assew.org
Administrative Coordinator, Sue LeBuhn
sue@assew.org
Information & Referral Coordinator, Dana Wurzburger
info@assew.org
Board of Directors
Executive Committee:
President: Amy Van Hecke, Ph.D.
Marquette University
Vice President: Howard Miller
Retired Financial Executive
Treasurer: Ryan Michalski
KPMG
Secretary: Julie Arens
Racine Unified School District
Executive Director: Emily Levine
Directors:
Nathan Abrahamson
US Bank
Kelly Backes
Milliman
Mark Cyganiak
ServiceMaster Recovery
Rosemary Gardner
Lakeland School
Rebecca “Riv” Goldman
Rockwell Automation Retiree
Matthew Griffin
Johnson Controls Inc.
Erin Miller
People First Wisconsin
Andrea Nelson
Unisource Insurance
Susan Schoenfeld
Leaders Institute
Kevin Scholz
Advanced Hires
Dawn Schwartz
ADX Creative
Dr. Cheryl Serb
ProHealth Medical Group
Cescilly Smith-Jenkins, Ph.D.
Ascension Wisconsin
Rick Wetzel
Faye’s
Jacqueline Wheeler
Wheeler Professional Practice Group
Director Emeritus
Patti Meerschaert
Community Volunteer
