DAS Board
The Board Members of the Dayton Autism Society serve as the governing body of the organization and oversee its operations. Each Board Member is elected to their position and can also serve as the leader of committees within the Dayton Autism Society.
The Board of Directors of the Autism Society affirms that each person who experiences Autism is a unique individual. To the maximum extent possible, informed decisions should be made by the individual with Autism and their family members in partnership with a multidisciplinary team.
The Board declares that individuals with Autism will have dignified, productive lives and reach their fullest potential through access to appropriate education, employment, community living opportunities, medical care, mental health services, and family support.
PRESIDENT
Elizabeth Redmon
Elizabeth has served on the board for more than 10 years. She has also worked as a Fair Housing Specialist with the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center for over 14 years.
Elizabeth has two nephews who have Autism Spectrum Disorders and became involved with the Dayton Autism Society in hopes of learning more about Autism.
Elizabeth hopes to positively impact the lives of those in our community with developmental disabilities. Elizabeth is also an appointed board member of the Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
VICE PRESIDENT
Dr. LaShell Dauterman
LaShell is passionate about education. She holds a doctorate in educational leadership with a focus on special education and English language learners.
LaShell is an elementary school administrator and has been in education for over 25 years. During her time, she has presented at the OCALI, TESOL, and OAESA conferences on special education and teacher recruitment topics.
She serves as our outreach contact and answers questions and requests via phone. LaShell aims to help families understand the challenges faced in education, especially as a parent of a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
SECRETARY
Christina Kozee
Christinais the mother of two adult sons on different ends of the Autism Spectrum. Christina has served on the Dayton Autism Society Board for more than 10 years. In Christina’s current role, she monitors the organization’s Facebook account.
In her role on the Board, she has also been instrumental in implementing the Brighter Tomorrow Foundation Grant to provide monthly outings and activities for the Autism Community and their families.
GRANTS COORDINATOR
Jennifer Cumbridge
Jennifer is the aunt of two adult men with autism and an adopted son. She has been a board member of the Dayton Autism Society for about 10 years and oversees the Family Grant program. This special program has helped a multitude of families in the Miami Valley area by providing them with funds to cover a medical bill, pay for camp or therapy, or purchase needed items for their child.
Jennifer and her family are fully committed to improving the lives of those impacted by ASD. She implemented our Birthday Card program, where individuals with ASD receive a card from us on their birthday.
TREASURER
William Dauterman, Ph.D
William is an accomplished network engineer with a major telecom company, where he serves as a Principal Equipment Design Engineer. He is also a 28-year veteran of the US Air Force, where he worked in aviation and cybersecurity. He currently serves as the organization’s treasurer.
William has a passion for serving individuals with ASD and feels the organization is a platform for him to advocate for those who are not able to advocate for themselves. As a parent of an adult ASD individual, he knows first hand the many challenges families face, especially those in the military, and wants to help as much as he can.
COULD BE YOU!!
Future Board Member
We are always looking for new members to join our board!
If you have the desire to give back and want a place to serve, please consider joining us