Created in 2012, the Autism Council is charged with overseeing Michigan's Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) State Plan. The Council will implement, monitor, and update the Michigan ASD State Plan which will provide for comprehensive, lifespan supports to individuals with ASD and their families through access to information and resources, coordination of services, and implementation of evidence-based practices.
Executive Order 2018-12 amended the autism council, calling for an addition of 4 members, 16 members total, who each serve 4-year terms. Each member of the Autism Council represents a certain interest or organization.
Statute
Contact Information
Lisa Grost
Administrator
Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Phone: 517-241-0678
Members
Krista Boe, Traverse City
Represent certified behavior analysts
Term expires 9/30/21
Kent Rehmann, Lansing
Represent Recipient Rights
Term expires 9/30/21
Jenny Piatt, Chelsea
Represent Michigan Rehabilitation Services and employment services
Term expires 9/30/21
Brian DeBano, Laingsburg
Designee of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Term expires 9/30/21
George Mellos, Farmington Hills
Represents the Department of Health and Human Services
Term expires 9/30/22
Amy Miilu, Portland
Represents the Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Term expires 9/30/22
Mary Chaliman, Holt
Represents the Department of Health and Human Services
Term expires 9/30/22
Joanne Winkelman, Bloomfield
Represents the Michigan Department of Education
Term expires 9/30/22
Francisco Vaca, Potterville
Represents individuals with ASD or an individual who is a family member of an individual with ASD
Term expires 9/30/23
Lauren Ringle, Petoskey
Represents ISD's, local school districts, or transition coordinators
Term expires 9/30/23
Dana Lasenby, Southfield
Represents adult service agencies and/or providers from a PIHP or CMHSP
Term expires 9/30/23
Amy Matthews, Grand Haven
Represents state funded initiatives
Term expires 9/30/23
Colleen M. Allen, Ph.D., Detroit
Represents a non-profit organization serving those with ASD
term expires 09/30/24
Martin S. Baum, Detroit
Represents individuals who have ASD or have a family member with ASD
term expires 09/30/24
Jacob Daar, Ph.D., Marquette
Represents state universities
term expires 09/30/24
Neelkamal Soares, M.D., Portage
Represents health care providers servicing individuals with ASD
term expires 09/30/24
Rhonda Fossitt
Designee of the Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services
