Ms. Deborah Kleiner is a Prekindergarten teacher at the Brookline Early Education Program in an inclusive classroom setting. Previously, she was a middle school teacher in Lexington and Belmont. Throughout her teaching career, Ms. Kleiner has worked extensively with families with neurodiverse children, helping them navigate a wide range of services and therapies. She has a BA in Psychology from University of Southern California and a MEd from Lesley University.

Ms. Kleiner lives with her family in Brookline and serves on the Community Emergency Response Team. She previously served on the Board of Directors for Artbarn Community Theatre and Boston Ballet Volunteer Association.

Ms. Beth Kaufman has worked in the Boston educational publishing industry for many years as a Product Manager and Editor. Her passion, however, is helping parents of children on the autism spectrum at all stages of their journey. In 2007, Ms. Kaufman co-founded The Coalition of Brookline ASD Parents (COBAP) so that ASD parents would have their own space for autism-specific support and community. She has also participated in various inclusion initiatives within the Boston Jewish community.

Ms. Kaufman lives with her family in Brookline and is the proud mother of two neurodivergent young adults. She is an honors graduate of Brandeis University.

Ms. Pam Palmucci is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a program manager at the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE). Additionally, Pam is a consultant to Boston Medical Center's Autism Friendly Initiative and a member of Embark Inclusive Travel, which provides individuals with and without disabilities the thrill of traveling abroad with support to ensure a fulfilling experience. Ms. Palmucci received her Master of Social Work from Simmons University and her BA in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University.

Lastly and most importantly, Ms. Palmucci and her husband are the proud parents of three wonderful young adults, including their Autistic son. She lives with her family in Boston.

Ms. Sophie Prevost has been a special education teacher and school administrator for the past 15 years. Her extensive experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and many other disabilities has made her a dedicated advocate for students experiencing challenges with socialization, communication, academic achievement, and anxiety/depression. Ms. Prevost is an educational consultant and advocate. https://www.prevostspedconsulting.com/

Ms. Prevost holds several DESE licenses, including Special Education Teacher PK-8, Special Education Administrator K-8, and Assistant Principal/Principal K-8. She previously worked in public schools in Newton, Waltham, and Arlington. Ms. Prevost is also an Adjunct at Lasell University in the Special Education Master’s program.

Ms. Prevost received a Business Bachelor Degree from Universite Laval, Quebec, QC and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Lasell University, Newton, MA. She lives with her family in Newton.

Ms. Jean Sandler is the Senior Clinical Supervisor of LifeMAP, a program of the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE). LifeMAP is a 1:1 coaching service for neurodivergent adults and teens ages 16 and older who wish to work on concrete goals with the support of a coach. Prior to this role, Ms. Sandler worked at Building Blocks, an Intensive Early Intervention program for children with a range of autism spectrum diagnoses. She has also served on the board of Thom Early Intervention Program. Ms. Sandler has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston University. Ms. Sandler lives in Brookline with her family.

Ms. Wendy Zazik is Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Fidelity Investments. Earlier in her legal career, she was an associate at Mintz specializing in litigation and employment law. She also served as a law clerk to Honorable Rya W. Zobel on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and at the Federal Judicial Center in Washington, DC.

Ms. Zazik has been a pro bono attorney for the PAIR Project, a non-profit legal services organization that provides free legal services to asylum seekers and promotes the rights of detained immigrants. She serves on PAIR’s Board of Directors.

Ms. Zazik received an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Michigan where she also studied Russian. She received her J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and New York. She is a member of the New England Labor Counsel.

Ms. Zazik lives with her family in Brookline and is a member of the Coolidge Corner Theatre and supporter of the Brookline Education Foundation.