The people that drive OAR’s day to day operations are the seven full-time staff members listed below:
Contact |
Areas of Responsibility |
Michael V. Maloney
Executive Director |
Chief staff executive, Board of Directors, business operations, fundraising, newsletter, community outreach, Military Families programs |
Alyssa Kruszyna
Assistant Director, Research and Programs |
Annual conference, annual research competition, graduate research grants, The OARacle newsletter |
Allison Gilmour
Assistant Director, Programs and Community Outreach |
Community outreach, annual conference, Life Journey through Autism series, Operation Autism initiative |
Bianca Poll
Assistant Director, Development |
Fundraising, corporate sponsorships, grant writing, special events |
Lily Matusiak
Director, RUN FOR AUTISM |
Overall program management, sponsor relations, future event planning, TRI FOR AUTISM, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, PF Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon, runner training programs |
Lindsey Cook
RUN FOR AUTISM Coordinator |
Marine Corps Marathon and 10K, Chevron Houston Marathon and Half Marathon, RUN marketing and communication, runner support and fundraising |
Chelsea Steed
RUN FOR AUTISM Coordinator |
Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and Half Marathon, New York City Half Marathon, RUN marketing and communication, runner support and fundraising |
Throughout the year, the staff receives invaluable support from volunteers of all ages and capabilities and interns. These people are the unsung heroes behind most of OAR’s successful programs and events. Read about current volunteer opportunities and internships.
