Board Members

Pam Pachinger, Trustee

Pam is first and foremost a mother of three beautiful children including twin girls with autism. Pam is married to a wonderful and supportive husband. Her journey with her daughter's autism has led her in many different directions.

Pam started as a volunteer in her daughter's classroom and was then driven to become a substitute classroom assistant in classrooms for children with special needs. Pam has attended the five day TEACCH workshop which gave her an even more in-depth understanding of autism and the power of visuals. Pam was the head fundraiser for the first special needs vacation which was sponsored by Share A Vision.

Because of Pam's unique talent for reaching out to other parents of children with special needs, she has developed a wide network of parents who all look to her for support and direction. Pam currently serves as a support person to teachers and parents in the Mentor Autism Resource Center.

• Christy LaPaglia, President
• Carly Kumazec, Vice President
• Debbie Godfrey, Treasurer
• Leah Siatowski, Secretary
• Pam Pachinger, Trustee
• Therese Herubin, Trustee
• Abby Valencic, Trustee
• Brittni Mejac, Trustee
• Mindy Bakos, Trustee
• Jessica Deighan, Trustee
• Laura Hathy, Trustee
• Gayle Ott, Honorary Trustee
• Edward J. Ott, Honorary Trustee