Tracy Schober of Austerlitz has been named president of the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region.
Schober, the director of New Program Development and ECHO Anderson Autism Lead at the Anderson Center for Autism, currently manages the research and development of innovative and creative programs designed to help carry out Anderson’s mission of “optimizing the quality of life for individuals with autism.” Schober is also responsible for managing local and national outreach efforts for the nonprofit.
Schober holds a master’s degree in public administration from Marist College, a bachelor’s degree in physical education from SUNY College at Brockport, and an associate’s degree in recreation leadership from Erie Community College. She is currently pursuing a doctorate of public administration at Capella University, along with a housing navigator certificate through the New York Housing Resource Center for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Schober represents Anderson on the Accessible Residential Opportunities Committee of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities regional offices and is also president of the Association of Directors of Development, Admissions, and Marketing, along with holding membership in the American Society for Public Administration and the Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society.