About Us

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with a specialized program to enable them to reach their potential while providing family support, and to share information and resources with the Windsor Essex Community.

Vision Statement

To be recognized as a leader in providing services to enhance a better quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.

Value Statement

Working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, staff, and community partners will demonstrate our core values of:

• Dedication: ASI will remain dedicated to all individuals with ASD, their families, staff and community partners.
• Uniqueness: ASI Summer Program will continue to be a one of a kind Program with the 1:1 support we provide.
• Trust: ASI values the trust and confidence our families have placed in us.
• Caring: ASI will continue to hire those who demonstrate kindness and concern for others.
• Structure: ASI Summer Program will maintain its successful core structure while continually improving and making changes as needed.
• Collaboration: ASI will continue to collaborate with community partners in order to achieve its goals.

Goals

• Ensure financial sustainability
• Expand program to include all impacted by ASD
• Increase Community Awareness

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors are volunteers from the community. They meet via Zoom or in person on the second Monday of every month. If you would like to dedicate a few hours a month and are interested in serving as a Board member we’d appreciate hearing from you. Please submit your resume here.

Read the 2024/25 President’s Report.

See the 2025/2026 Board Meeting Schedule (Note: Most meetings will be held over Zoom while some will be in-person at the Maryvale Board Room at the Board’s discretion.)

2025/26 Members of the Board

Executive

President: Cristina Angileri-Pinke
Vice President: Michelle Turnbull
Treasurer: Shawn Oldridge
Secretary: Connor Henderson

Directors

Gina Dickson
Jodie Goulet
Lauren Sabourin
Anna Ulicny
Sara Jacques
Natalia Peladeau
Justine McKnight
Nancy Shangi
Dr. Elaine Williams (Honourary)

Past President

Michelle Helou

Senior Staff

Executive Director: Rosa Ferraiuolo

Summer Program Coordinator: Christine Loebach

History of ASI

Read the history of ASI here.