Office Staff
Dedicated professionals serving the autism community
Kaileigh Anne Tayek
UCF-CARD Program Manager II
Rebekah Lugo
Office Manager
Jessica Frank
Assistant Program Manager
Melanie Bailey
Office Administrator
Andrea Dourado
Social Media & Graphic Designer
Interested in joining the PALS team? Contact us at info@pals-ucfcard.org or call (407) 823-6020.
Facilitators
Trained UCF students providing hands-on program support
Angel Bodiford
Facilitator
Alexis Dunlop
Facilitator
Katelyn Decero
Facilitator
Kim Coppola
Facilitator
Samuel Baggett
Facilitator
Christina Closs
Facilitator
Annika Robinson
Facilitator
Sidney Danet
Facilitator
Riley Nogal
Facilitator
Rebecca Wilcox
Facilitator
Nicole Segui
Facilitator
Mackenzie Young
Facilitator
Jessica Munro
Facilitator
Corin Metz
Facilitator
Julianna Wright
Facilitator
Julia Guillermo
Facilitator
Ann Edwards
Facilitator
Kaya Paongo
Facilitator
Hayden Patterson
Facilitator
Abby Kempton
Facilitator
Sophia Dench
Facilitator
Rachel Whyte
Facilitator
Brittany Shefchick
Facilitator
Board of Directors
Volunteer leaders guiding PALS’ mission — many are parents of individuals with autism
Dr. John Burns
President
George Rosen
Treasurer
Dr. Terri Daly
UCF CARD
Gina Gilbert
Secretary
Ryan Hoesten
Secretary
Dr. Renu Velisetty
Officer
Peter Schoemann
Officer
Dr. Yasmin Lugo
Officer
Punam Desormes
Officer
Brian Moore
Honorary Officer
Join Our Team
We’re always looking for passionate people to support the autism community in Central Florida.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving the autism community across Central Florida since 2002. EIN: 01-0717788
Counties Served
- Brevard County
- Lake County
- Orange County
- Osceola County
- Seminole County
- Sumter County
- Volusia County
Contact
- info@pals-ucfcard.org
- (407) 823-6020
- PO Box 781458
Orlando, FL 32878-1458 - Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Support Our Mission
Your tax-deductible donation helps provide vital programs for individuals with autism and their families across Central Florida.
PALS partners with UCF Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (UCF-CARD) to provide comprehensive support for individuals with autism.
PALS charitable organization registration number is CH19560. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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