The people that drive OAR’s day to day operations are the six 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 |
Cody Waters
Business Manager |
Annual research competition, business inquiries, graduate research grants, The OARacle newsletter, Schwallie Family Scholarship |
Allison Gilmour
Director, Programs and Community Outreach |
Community outreach, annual conference, Life Journey through Autism series, Operation Autism initiative, internship management |
Lily Matusiak
Director, RUN FOR AUTISM |
Overall program management, sponsor relations, future event planning, TRI FOR AUTISM, Chevron Houston Marathon and Half Marathon, ING Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon, runner training programs |
Alexandra van Wees
RUN FOR AUTISM Coordinator |
Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, iRUN program, RUN marketing and communication, runner support and fundraising |
Chelsea Steed
RUN FOR AUTISM Coordinator |
Marine Corps Marathon and 10K, Pittsburgh Marathon, New York City Half Marathon, Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon, RUN marketing and communication, runner support and fundraising |
Sean Flynn
RUN FOR AUTISM Coordinator
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TRI FOR AUTISM, Chevron Houston Marathon and Half Marathon, Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon, Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon and 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.