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.

Denise Bowman

Denise Bowman serves as the Director of Donor Strategy for EmPath For Autism Foundation, where she leads strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth and strengthen the Foundation's future direction with donors and advancing the Foundation's long-term sustainability.

Our Board Members

Rick Fehr - CEO and Owner, Richter and Phillips

Brad Gardener - Partner and Chief Technology Officer, Seven Hills Technology

Jordan Pauly - Founder and CEO, Pauly Vision

Courtney Pavlak - Vice President and Retail Operations, UpLift

Ashley Shinholster - Autism Mother and Author of Be U Bear

Taylor Singleton - Service Area Coordinator, Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Lisa Turcoffe - Owner, American Standard Build Services