Kelsey Roberson is a graphic designer based out of Houston, TX. She has been working with the College Autism Network since 2022 and aims to create accessible and eye-catching graphics for our members. She also works as a Digital Designer for Mercy Ships, a non-profit that provides life-changing medical services throughout Africa. In her free…
Dr. Brett Ranon Nachman is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education at the University of Pittsburgh and serves as CAN’s Director of Research, in which he organizes CANVAS webinars, facilitates the CANVAS list-serv, and spearheads other research-related efforts. Along with Dr. Bradley E. Cox, Brett spearheads the Spencer Foundation-funded “Postsecondary Education: Autistic Collegians’ Experiences of…
Dr, Brittany L. Jackson serves as the Director of Training and Technology for the College Autism Network and is the Disability Services Coordinator at Hiram College. Brittany is neurodiverse (autism, ADHD, and anxiety) and developed Hiram College’s Power of Neurodiversity Project which highlights neurodiverse individuals within the campus and community. Through this project and with…
Dr. Lee Burdette Williams has been part of the student affairs profession for nearly three decades, including serving as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Wheaton College (MA) and as Dean of Students at the University of Connecticut. Most recently she was the Director of Collegiate Partnerships for Mansfield Hall in…
Jane Thierfeld Brown, Ed.D. is former Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale Child Study, Yale Medical School, Director of College Autism Spectrum and retired Director of Student Services at the University of Connecticut School of Law. She has worked in Disability Services for over 40 years. She holds an Ed.D from Columbia University, Teachers College. Dr. Brown…
A transformational technology leader with over 30 years of experience in enterprise-level IT operations, Dr. John A. Szabo, combines a profound understanding of engineering business-aligned solutions with unparalleled problem-solving expertise. Beyond his professional achievements, John is a dedicated advocate for improving employment opportunities for the neurodiverse community, championing women’s rights, and promoting servant leadership. Dr.…
Dr. Stunder has worked in the Human Services field for 20 years. Dr. Stunder has served as an Outpatient Therapist, Case Manager, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, and School Counselor – in addition to holding an Administrative position for the last 15 years as either a Director or Assistant Director. Dr. Stunder is currently the Executive…
Stassun holds the Stevenson chair in Astrophysics, and holds secondary appointments in Computer Science and in Management, at Vanderbilt University, where he has received an NSF CAREER award, a Cottrell Scholar award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, an HHMI Professor award from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and a Ford Foundation Fellowship from…
Helen Rottier, Ph.D. is an emerging leader in the field of college autism. She has an MS in Disability Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago and graduated with her Ph.D. in Disability Studies in 2025. Her research explores the experiences of autistic and disabled students in postsecondary education and the potential of disabled knowledge…
Alex has dedicated his career to working with students who learn differently, establishing himself nationally and internationally as an expert in the social and educational challenges faced by neurodiverse students. He is particularly well-known for his expertise and development of specialized programming in the area of college readiness and transition planning for students with autism,…
