Molly Elliot (541) 682-6307
Vice-president, 2013 -, Board member since 2012.
STiLE Program Coordinator
CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist),
B.A. in English literature
2004 KindTree - Autism Rocks "Thanks to You" award winner
Retired program coordinator for City of Eugene's Adaptive Recreation program for over 30 years.
Tim Mueller, 541 521 7208
Secretary / treasurer, KindTree Productions, Inc, 1997 –
Naturally Autistic International Mentorship Award, 2010
Lisl Waechter Award, ARC of Lane Co., 2008
Outstanding Volunteer Award, Center for the Study of Autism,
2005
Chapter Representative, Autism Society of Oregon, Lane County
Chapter 2003 -
Lane County MHAC vice-chair, 2005 - 2012
Oregon Country Fair, Community Village Council, 2003 -
Eugene Police Commission, 2007 - 2012
Business owner, GreyWolf Projects, web and graphic design
Member of "Steel Wool" folk rock band, 2012 -
Dyan Campbell, (541) 521-7466
KT Board member since 2005
Nursing degree from Utah Valley College 1976
Foster Home provider/caregiver for 5 men with various disabilities
1996-2002
Associate of Arts Transfer Degree, LCC 1997
Personal Agent, Full Access Brokerage, 2001-2005
Founder/Instructor of the SuperFriends Arts group serving
individuals with disabilities, 2002-2005
Developmental Disabilities specialist, Lane County Disability
Services, 2005-present
Dyan is a mother of an adult son who experiences autism
Jen Wassermiller (541) 284-4634
KT Board Member since 2010, family participant since 2001
Bachelors of Science, Cornell University 1991
Oregon Partners in Policymaking program graduate, 2004
Masters in Social Work, Portland State University 2006
Hospice Social Worker 2006-2010
Therapist, Direction Service 2010-present
Facilitator of parent peer mentor program and support groups at Bridgeway House, 2003-present
Oregon Council of Developmental Disabilities member since 2008
Proud parent of four teenagers, one of whom experiences autism
Lorraine Kerwood (541) 686-2366
Board member since 2012.
MSW from Portland State University.
Started NextStep in 1999.
Executive director of NextStep Reycling in Eugene, 2005-2012.
Started and ran support group for adults with Aspergers for Bridgeway House, 2010-2011.
On the spectrum.
Eileen Brixey (541) 343-8907
Board members since 2012
B.A. in Ancient History
Educational Aide in a 4J special education transition classroom in Eugene
Volunteer coordinator for KindTree
Rudy Venturi
Director, Information Technology, United Way of Lane County, 2007-present
Chairman, Lane Community College Foundation Scholarship Committee, 2012
Loaned Campaign Executive, United Way of Lane County, 2007
Instructor, TEAM OREGON Motorcycle Safety Program, 2005-2013
Instructional Assistant working with students experiencing autism, Eugene School District 4J, 1983-1985
Volunteer, donor, and/or advocate for many local organizations, including UWLC, LCC Foundation, LCC Specialized Support Services, SVDP, Eugene Mission, Catholic Community Services, Egan Warming Centers/Hosea Youth Services, Eugene Hearing and Speech Center, and Pearl Buck Center, 1982-2013
Mary King
Long time KindTree - Autism Rocks volunteer
Sheryl Stassi-Lampman
Lane County Developmental Disabilities - present
UCAN Head Start Family Services Manager/Program Operations Manager 2005 -
AWARE Inc Program Director, 2001 - 2005
Homes for Kids, Treatment Manager 1999 - 2001
Social Worker, Polson, Montana 1993 - 1998
Mission Statement:
With heart and enthusiasm, KindTree - Autism Rocks, an all
volunteer organization, promotes activities to enhance the
lives of persons with Autism.
· Develop the potential of artists
with autism through scholarships, production assistance, promotion,
and profit sharing. KindTree - Autism Rocks sponsors artists
with autism, collects and exhibits their works at a variety
of venues, the most notable being the annual exhibition, “Autism
Artism”. KindTree - Autism Rocks publishes and distributes
paintings by its artists in the form of original greeting
cards. Other displays are arranged as opportunities become
available.
· Recreational activities seek to
promote communitas, a sense of inclusion while having fun.
The annual autism camp is the core and founding activity of
KindTree - Autism Rocks. Seasonal events, such as the October
Mask Making Party, are held as appropriate. All seek to be
fun and instill positive attitudes regarding the experience
of autism, as championed by the phrase “Autism Rocks!”
· Create Community for people with autism and those who support them. KindTree -
Autism Rocks’ endeavors seek to instill a true sense of self through the support of a caring and understanding community, through the power of respect and
honor for an individual with their own voice in their own lives. To achieve
this end, KindTree - Autism Rocks produces talent shows, community news publications, living skills supports and more. All activities of KindTree - Autism Rocks, including
art, shows, sales, and recreational activities, are planned
to raise awareness and understanding of autism in the wider community.
Non-discrimination Statement:
KindTree - Autism Rocks welcomes everyone. KindTree Productions
Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity,
national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual
orientation or domestic partner status. For questions
concerning this policy, please contact Tim Mueller at (541) 521-7208 or tim@kindtree.org.
Tax ID #: 93-1232245
DUNS #: 078498750
Programs:
Camp / Retreat –
Annual family oriented weekend event at Baker Boy Scout Camp
on Siltcoos Lake. Serving 140 guests with 75 volunteers. Since
1997.
Art Program – Soliciting art by people
with autism for display, sales, and promotion. Awareness building,
confidence building, income producing - improving quality
of life for artists with autism. Since 1999.
Peer Support Group – Adults get together
monthly to share challenges and successes. Since 2000.
Community Outreach and Education –
Thrice yearly paper newsletter, monthly e-news, extensive
website, annual Autism Celebration, social fun-raisers, more.
Consulting – KindTree - Autism Rocks
is available to provide consulting services to organizations
establishing recreational opportunities for people with autism.
STiLE Program - Skills Training for an Independent Living Experience, with project based activities that devlop and maintain living skills and social development. Designed specifically for people on the autism spectrum, but open to all those who can benefit.
