Autism Council: Members
Council members are appointed by the Governor, who specified that a majority of the Council members must be parents of children with autism. The remaining members of the Council may include the following individuals: providers of services to children with autism; local government officials; persons with knowledge of the issues relating to autism; and public members. To apply to become a member of the Governor's Council on Autism, please see the bottom of this page for application information.
Council members
| Name | Representation |
|---|---|
| Alejandra Glafira Apreza-King | Parent |
| Vanesa Carmona-Lewis | Parent |
| Rose M. Cutting | Parent |
| Margaret Fairbanks | Parent |
| John Jahnke | Parent |
| Daysi Jiménez | Parent |
| Robert Johnston | Parent |
| Christina Krasovich | Parent |
| Lindsay McCary | Public |
| Katy Morgan | Parent |
| Kevin Scholz | Parent |
| Dr. Rebecca Thompson | Provider Wisconsin Early Autism Project |
Council staff
| Name | Wisconsin Department of Health Service |
| Deb Rathermel | Division of Medicaid Services, Bureau of Children's Services |
Governor's Council on Autism applications
All applications to serve on the Governor's various Boards, Commissions, and Councils must be completed online. Simply select the Boards or Commissions link and follow the process. All appointments are administered by the Office of the Governor.
This content reflects the views and opinions of the advisory council. It may not reflect the official policy or position of DHS.