Lisa Goring

Ms. Goring has been providing direction and management of the family services department since its inception in 2006. Under her leadership, Autism Speaks has offered resources and support to hundreds of thousands of individuals and families affected by autism nationwide. These vital materials include a Resource Guide of more than 80,000 local service providers, a specially-trained Autism Response Team to answer phone calls and emails; and a variety of tool kits, including the 100 Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families; and more than twenty other tool kits covering challenges at every stage of life. In addition, Ms. Goring has implemented many grant programs to expand services and supports for people with autism of all ages. Ms. Goring was one of the founding members of Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA), and currently serves as treasurer of AFAA.