Board of Directors

Kathy Henley – President
Dr. David Krug – Vice President
Barbara Avila – Secretary
Dr. Steve Edelson
Doug Koski
Donilu McGinnis
Donilee McGinnis

Supporting Volunteers

John Henley – Treasurer
Bette Moksnes-Koski

Kathy Henley – President

Kathy Henley is the mother of a 29 year old son with autism. She has been assisting with Autism medical research for more than 10 years. Kathy has volunteered with other Autism nonprofit organizations such as Autistic Children’s Activity Program, Autism Society of Oregon, and Autism Research Institute.

Dr. David Krug – Vice President

David A. Krug, parent of a young man with Asperger’s, has a PHD in special education from the University of Washington. David is a professor emeritus of special education at Portland State University and is currently engaged in evaluation of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Barbara Avila – Secretary

Barbara Avila is a Family Autism Consultant currently serving families in Oregon, Washington and Australia. She has been in the field of autism for 22 years starting as an aide, behavior therapist, group home parent, teacher and autism consultant for ages 0 – 18 years. She has volunteered with the Autism Society of Oregon for 7 years and is now the current president of the board. In 2008, she started the Portland Autism Group for professionals, focused on ensuring best practice and resources for autism in our Portland community. She is also an active board member and secretary of the Autism Research and Resources of Oregon. Read Barbara’s Full Bio here