Sheela Smith
Executive Director ssmith@autism-ma.org Sheela has worked at ASA since September 1989, first working as a job coach, then as Operation Manager. In 1992, She was promoted to Program Director and worked to enhanced both the Employment and Community Based Day. In this position she encouraged and worked with all individuals and staff in meeting all […]
Joel Smith Ph.D
Executive Director Emeritus, Assistant to the Executive Director autismasa@aol.com Asst to the Executive Director, ASA, 2015 – present. Executive Director, Autism Services Association, Wellesley, MA., 1989-2015 Board member/Treasurer, Autism Society of America, 2000-2003 National Surveyor, CARF Accreditation Commission, 1986-present Human Services Director, Morgan Memorial Goodwill Ind., Boston, MA, 1972-1989 Vocational Expert, Social Security Administration, 1986-1989 […]
Howard Hammond
Business Manager hhammond@autism-ma.org Helping our agency and members navigate through financial waters.
Shawn Shepherd
Job Developer sshepherd@autism-ma.org In 2004, Shawn Shepherd began his career in Human Services. He first worked in a residential setting and then joined ASA as a Job Coach in 2005. He has taken on a variety of responsibilities and challenges including Training Coordination, Human Rights Coordination, Safety Management and now Job Development. He also makes […]
Mylor Akapo
Case Manager of Wellesley Mylor Akapo holds a Bachelor’s of Sociology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Since 2016, she has worked for Autism Services Association. Mylor started as a Job Coach/Developmental Specialist at ASA and now holds the title as a Case Manager.
