Staatsburg, NY….Anderson Center for Autism has announced that Tracy Schober, MPA, a resident of Austerlitz, NY, has been named President of the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region, NY.
According to its website, the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region (ASGHR) “serves people living with autism in the Greater Capital District and their families.” To that end, ASGHR coordinates support groups, a community walk and Hero 5K, and advocacy efforts. ASGHR supports the community through information and referral services, structured life coaching, along with activities such as SenseAble Programs (focused on creating sensory-friendly experiences, such as swimming, for children and families). It also provides education and training to businesses.
Schober, the Director of New Program Development and ECHO Anderson Autism Lead at 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.
Said Patrick Paul, CEO/Executive Director of Anderson Center for Autism, “Tracy Schober is an effective leader who has been instrumental in our own organizational development at Anderson; I am confident that her skills and expertise will help advance the very important work of the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region.”
Schober holds a Master’s 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 Doctor 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.
Said Schober, “Serving as Autism Society Greater Hudson Region’s Board President will provide me with a wonderful chance to grow personally and professionally, while helping to likewise expand opportunities for autistic individuals and their families. The many colleagues in our field with whom I have the privilege of working – both at Anderson and through volunteer roles like this one at ASGHR – are some of the most dedicated, insightful people I have ever met. We all share a passion for our cause, and together, I know that we can make a meaningful and lasting impact.”
Added Dr. Tina Covington, PhD., BCBA-D, LBA, Chief Operating Officer at Anderson Center for Autism, “1 in 36 are now diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, so the demand for programs and services is growing exponentially. With highly respected, experienced professionals like Tracy Schober helping to lead the way, our society will be better positioned to meet those needs. I really look forward to seeing all that will be accomplished under Tracy’s leadership at the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region.”
To learn more about The Autism Society Greater Hudson Region, visit https://asghr.org/.
To explore programs, services, career, and giving opportunities at Anderson Center for Autism, visit andersoncenterforautism.org.
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