what sets us apart

"No matter how you look at it, no matter which field you are in, no matter how brilliant your ideas are, success is a team sport."  ​- Ekaterina Walker

our passion

All great achievements start with passion.  We're extremely passionate about removing the stigma associated autism and creating a community of passion.  Our passion is what shapes our purpose.

our purpose

Our shared passion and purpose of creating a more autism-friendly community, is what motivates our organization's culture.  This same shared purpose is what brings together the community of people that believe in our cause.

our people

The success of our mission is made possible by our people and the people we partner with.  (Volunteers, Employees, Partners, Clients, and Vendors)  Our innovation comes from our people working together and supporting each other every day.

Meet Our Team

We are committed to creating a more autism-friendly Northeast Florida community.

Our board

CARRENCE BASS

president/ceo & founder, business development and autism employment

Victoria martensen

duval county public schools,  young professionals & event Chair

meochia clayton

florida department of economic opportunity,  adult services Chair

KIMBERLY COPELAND

duval county public schools, Community inclusion chair

Stephen putnam

fidelity bank,
board member

whitney reddick

duval county public schools, special education chair

    Do You Want To Make A Difference?
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    BOARD OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: 
    The Making Strides For Autism’s board are seeking to appoint new members to ensure we have the capacity and skills to oversee the next phase of our work; to include a treasurer and an individual with experience of policy and/or lobbying at a senior level.
     
    The roles are unpaid voluntary positions. Reasonable expenses are paid.
     
    Board members are expected to attend three of our four board meetings per year, but also to participate in the life of the organization between board meetings, advising the staff team and acting in an ambassadorial role for Making Strides For Autism, Inc... 
     
    Positions are filled for a period of 3 years (term may be renewed).

    We expect that different candidates will bring a range of skills and experience to Making Strides For Autism.  Some of these attributes are listed below:
    • Experience of charity finance and fund accounting (for Treasurer role)
    • Experience of high-level board administrative support, preferably in nonprofit sector (for Secretary role)
    • Fundraising (e.g. from individuals, partnerships with business and/or civil society organizations, grant writing and/or sales of goods and services)
    • Policy influencing (analysis, formation and/or framing)
    • Media and communications, or PR, including social media
    • Website development, design, or graphic arts
    • Disability or Autism Employment, or Job Coaching
    • Board level experience, community involvement a plus

    How to apply 
     
    Please complete the below questioner.  As well as submit a CV and a covering letter, stating why you wish to be considered for the role, to Making Strides For Autism by email to info@makingstridesforautism.org.   
    Prospective board members who best meet our requirements will be invited to speak to some of our existing board members and President/CEO.