OUR TEAM
Leslie Williams
Leslie Williams is Board President of EmPath For Autism Foundation and brings a background in broadcast marketing and business management. She co-founded the organization after her son Jagger’s progress with support from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital inspired a broader mission.
Charlie Watson
Charlie Watson serves as Board Treasurer for EmPath For Autism Foundation. He oversees communications, promotions, budgeting, and strategic planning. Charlie plays a key role in aligning the foundation’s creative vision with a execution, helping ensure its programs are both effective and sustainable.
Taylor Moore
Taylor Moore is the Foundation Director and Board Secretary for EmPath For Autism Foundation, where she guides day-to-day operations and helps bring the organization’s vision to life. She oversees grant management, coordinates fundraising efforts, and launches programs that directly support families in the autism community.
Mikayla Pitman
Mikayla Pitman serves as the Director of Mission Development for EmPath for Autism Foundation, where she leads initiatives that strengthen the Foundation’s mission, expand community partnerships, and advance programs that support individuals with autism and their families. She works to build meaningful relationships within the community and identify opportunities that further EmPath’s mission and long-term impact.
Our Board Members
Rick Fehr - CEO and Owner, Richter and Phillips
Brad Gardener - Partner and Chief Technology Officer, Seven Hills Technology
Dr. Julia Anixt -
Courtney Pavlak - Vice President and Retail Operations, UpLift
Taylor Singleton - Service Area Coordinator, Cincinnati Recreation Commission
Lisa Turcotte - Owner, American Standard Build Services