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Charlie is the owner of Charles Cotugno Photography in Woodinville, WA and the founder of Stories of Autism. He is originally from Boston and has spent time living in New York City, London, Los Angeles. He's lived in the Seattle area since 1994. His son, Jackson, is on the autism spectrum and the inspiration for this project.

Sandy has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for over thirty years and also has an administrative and finance background, working in higher education and for non-profits for thirty-three years. He currently is in private practice as a financial counselor, helping individuals and couples successfully resolve their financial issues. Sandy's introduction to autism came via a childhood friend.

Lynn has been a social worker for almost thirty years and is a Family Advocate at Seattle Children's Autism Center. Lynn helps families find resources and support and navigate the complex systems for services. Lynn is also mom to Carolina, a free-spirited thirteen year old, significantly affected by autism.

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Holly is an attorney and passionate champion of the powerful vision of Stories of Autism. She is the proud aunt of a teen nephew on the autism spectrum. Holly brings previous leadership and board experience with non-profit organizations including Collaborative Professionals of Washington and King County Collaborative Law. Holly can be reached via the web at www.hhattorney.com.

Angela is the founders of Advocate-Collaborate, an organization dedicated to assisting parents negotiate education plans for their special needs children. In addition to her extensive involvement in advocacy Angela has earned numerous certifications in her field and worked for several organizations dedicated to helping children with special needs. She has a son on the autism spectrum.