Maureen Tarkington

Maureen Tarkington has a background in high tech corporate marketing and sales. Her son, Shane, was diagnosed with autism at the age of two and is now a talented and accomplished artist. Maureen is the Founder of Autism in the Arts, where Shane’s art originals, prints, cards, mug, mug candles, tea towels, shirts, and totes are sold. The Autism in the Arts’ art show expanded after 6 years to more than 19 stores on the South Bay Peninsula, and she participates in POP – Up shops year round.

Currently, Maureen’s marketing skills are being used to high light Shane’s work at a retail store in Los Gatos, CA, Out of the Envelope.

The Helpers Artisan Boutique features and sells Shane’s art as well.

Maureen is a graduate of San Jose State University BA Advertising, Minor in Graphic Design.