Autism Speaks Broward Announces Membership of Two New Members to Board of Directors

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, July 26, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Autism Speaks Broward is pleased to announce the election of two new members to its Board of Directors.  These members are business executives who come with diverse business backgrounds: Jay Katari, CEO and Founder of My Favorite Therapists and Jason Degesero, Area Manager for GameStop. The wide range of backgrounds allows Autism Speaks Broward to continue improving and flourishing in numerous areas.

“As we sharpen our focus on increasing awareness and improving the services for children and adults with autism and their families in the Broward community, we welcome the addition of these two outstanding Board members,” said Julie Salas, Executive Director of the South Florida Chapter of Autism Speaks. “Their business expertise in strategic planning, finance, and public-private partnerships will strengthen the ability to take Autism Speaks to another level and increase our impact in the community.”

"As we sharpen our focus on increasing awareness and improving the services for children and adults with autism and their families in the Broward community, we welcome the addition of these two outstanding Board members."

Julie Salas, Executive Director of the South Florida Chapter of Autism Speaks

In addition to the two new Board members, the following members currently serve on the Broward Board, with Connie Ribeaux of Fed Ex as its Chair, Vice Chairman Scott Allman of Aon Florida, Donna D’Eri of Rising Tide Carwash, Dr. Roni Leiderman of Mailman Segal Center at Nova Southeastern University, William Solis of JP Morgan Chase, Neal Shapiro, and JP Villanueva of GTB.

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization.  It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grand parents of a child with autism. Autism Speaks has committed more than $500 million to its mission, the majority in science and medical research. Autism Speaks has established partnerships in more than 60 countries on five continents to foster international research, services and awareness.

For more information, please visit autismspeaks.org/southflorida or call 786-456-8921.

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Source: Autism Speaks