Samantha Halliday Diez

Samantha Halliday Diez is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the non-profit sector, particularly focused on autism and neurodiversity. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Marketing and New York Director of Programming at the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity since June 2019, Samantha plays a vital role in assessing community needs and ensuring program effectiveness. Previous experience includes serving as the Business Manager at AHA NY from July 2016 to July 2019, and roles in education as a Special Education Teacher and Instructional Aide within the Islip Public School District. Samantha possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and Teaching from Dowling College, earned between 1999 and 2002, and demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through various professional roles, including office and operations management at previous positions.