The Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) at UMass Lowell has an affiliates group made up of autistic individuals, family members, and professionals in the field. The Affiliates help guide the research and service work of CARE, and help ensure we are conducting work that is meaningful to the autism community.

Including the voices of autistic individuals themselves in the work we do is central to the goals of CARE. In turn Affiliates have the opportunity to network with CARE faculty and students, professionals in the field and other members of the group, to get involved with research projects, and contribute to the work of CARE.

Meet Our CARE Affiliates Group

  • Jack Blake
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Erik Brenner
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Noah Britton
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Sam Bromfield, MSW
    Asperger / Autism Network (AANE) and Tech Kids Unlimited, CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research & Education (CARE)
  • Tristan Calhoun
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education Affiliates group
  • Jason Dominguez
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Michelle Dominguez
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Claudia Golda-Dominguez
    Life Skill Coach with Community Crossroads, CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Quargs Greene
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Courtney Houde, M.S., BCBA, ABA
    Director of Clinical Services at Turning Point, CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Claire Huard
    LifeMAP coach at Asperger / Autism Network (AANE), CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research & Education (CARE)
  • Ryan Litchfield
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Paul Mattheis
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Nataliya Poto, M.A.
    Director of LifeMAP Coaching Programs & Asperger/Autism Professional Coaching Association at the Asperger/Autism Network (AANE), CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Tobias Proctor-Goddard
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Hanna Rogers
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Michelle Santangelo, M.S., BCBA
    Clinical Director of the BEL Center, CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • David Schena, II
    Ph.D. Student, Applied Psychology and Prevention Science; CARE Affiliate
    Psychology, Center for Autism Research & Education (CARE)
  • Sandy Sears
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
  • Jessica Sheiber
    CARE Affiliate
    Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)