Meet the Team

Michele is the lucky mom of a contagiously happy, nonverbal autistic little boy. It has taken her untold effort and countless hours to navigate the journey of helping her son reach his full potential.

Most families on autism island are in survival mode. Rochester has the resources. What families need is an accessible connection to these resources to best serve their loved ones on the spectrum.

Autism Resource Guide was created to be this bridge our community needs - not only to provide a connection for families, but for service providers to connect with one another to better serve the best interest of those in need.

“It should not take graduate degrees and all this effort to navigate and provide my son the support he deserves. Yet, here we are.”

— Michele E.

Michele

Mama Bear
Michele is the mom of a contagiously happy little boy, who is her primary motivation in helping others on their journey. She wants to provide families with the support and resources they need, to save them from reinventing the wheel of autism adventures so many of us are doing while in survival mode on our own islands.
Joshua

Creative Conductor
Lucky dog-dad, grateful uncle, and freelance marketing professional with 10+ years specializing in web design, brand development & creative solutions. Joshua believes in the power of collaboration, creativity, and solution-oriented thinking.
Rahni

Backstage Cheerleader
Hardworking home-schooling mother, wife, and friend who uses her skills and talent to enrich the lives around her, all while suffering from bibliophilia and an enjoyment of puzzles. Although happiest behind the scenes, she wants to help others to feel celebrated and supported as the amazing people they are.