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DC-AC Family Advisory Group

About Our Members

Joy Harrington | Ward 8
My twins are 8 years old. My daughter was diagnosed in 2017 and my son in 2019. 
I look forward to being a DC Autism Collaborative Family Advisory Group Member because I hope that the work that we do ultimately provides families whose children are newly diagnosed with a clear roadmap of what to do next and where to get help in D.C.

Katherine Smyth Haskins | Ward 7
My child is 10 years old and was diagnosed with autism in 2015. 
I look forward to being a DC Autism Collaborative Family Advisory Group Member because by participating in the DC Autism Collaborative's Family Advisory Group, I see a singular opportunity to leverage my experience as parent to a wonderful child with autism to advance a purpose in which I passionately believe: identifying and promoting solutions and support for the needs of children with autism, their families and their communities.

Angela Henson | Ward 6
My child is 5 years old and was diagnosed with autism in 2021. 
I look forward to being a DC Autism Collaborative Family Advisory Group Member because I hope to help families access the resources that are available to them.

Margaux Jessup | Ward 5
My child is 8 years old and was diagnosed with autism in 2020. 
I look forward to being a DC Autism Collaborative Family Advisory Group Member because of the work we will do to help support and enable families directly (education + access to resources) and inform/advocate for policies that better meet the needs of D.C. families.

Katiuska Lourenco da Silva | Ward 5
My child is 6 years old and was diagnosed with ASD in December 2020.
As a member of the DC Autism Collaborative Family Advisory Group, I look forward to building bridges with the community, closing gaps that might exist due to language barriers/cultural differences, and sharing information with other parents or family members to ensure equality and accessibility to all.

Temidayo Ojo | Ward 8
My child is 6 years old and was diagnosed with autism in 2021.
I look forward to being a DC Autism Collaborative Family Advisory Group Member because it will help create a change in the society, support one another, and provide a sense of belonging.

Richard Parker | Ward 6
My child is 10 years old and was diagnosed with autism in 2021.
I look forward to being a DC Autism Collaborative Family Advisory Group Member because it is a great group of individuals and I hope to help families gain a better understanding and easier access to the information and resources that are available and that might help them.

Dewey Sampson | Ward 8
My child is 9 years old and was diagnosed with autism in 2017.
I look forward to being a DC Autism Collaborative Family Advisory Group Member because I think that building a community where parents can share experiences and resources and have honest discourse is critical.

Rose Whelan | Ward 1
My child is 6 years old and was diagnosed with autism in 2021.
I look forward to being a DC Autism Collaborative Family Advisory Group Member because I found seeking a diagnosis and figuring out how best to support my child to be overwhelming and hope that by coming together as a community, we can advise on how to make these processes easier.