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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Autism Society of Los Angeles Expands
Launches Parent Empowerment Project
LOS ANGELES, CA August 10, 2017
... The Autism Society of Los Angeles (ASLA), is expanding. Lisette Duarte, is joining ASLA as the Coordinator to lead the newly launched Parent Empowerment Project (PEP).
Raising two children on the autism spectrum has resulted in a passion for working with underserved and underprivileged communities. Lisette is a bilingual Los Angeles native, and has extensive experience in grassroots organizing for social justice, educational advocacy, disability rights, equality and inclusions for the African American and Latino communities of California.
Lisette's 20 years of experience includes project management, fundraising, event/conference management, sponsorship procurement, and m
ultiple outreach, volunteer, and advocacy campaigns for non-profits. She is an experienced speaker, panelist, and moderator.
"We are excited and honored Lisette has joined Autism Society of Los Angeles" said Kim Sinclair, Executive Director. "Lisette has exhibited a track record of expertise, leadership and collaboration in our community that will help reduce the racial and ethnic disparities for individuals and families with developmental disabilities".
Lisette has served in the past as the Co-Chair for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Los Angeles Regional Advisory Committee, and on several local/school district leadership committees. She regularly facilitates parent groups and conducts workshops on a variety of related topics that are designed to impact equity and minimize disparities in our community. Lisette is also a consultant and board member for several California non-profits and is the Board of Directors Chair for Jazz Hands For Autism.
Lisette, has recently worked on an education immigration project in greater Los Angeles, and is a contributor and founding member of La Comadre, an online platform designed to help educate Latinas/os about school options/choice, share resources, while helping amplify and highlight Latino voices through stories about children and their families.
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About Autism Society of Los Angeles
Autism Society of Los Angeles (ASLA) is a 501c3, improves the lives of all affected by autism. ASLA helps empower individuals with autism, their families, and professionals through advocacy, education, support and community collaboration.
ASLA's programs and services help families across all developmental disabilities develop advocacy skills and become educated on how to navigate the multiple support systems in California to improve their quality of life.
ASLA is THE resource in the Los Angeles Disability community and have trained thousands of family members, individuals with disabilities, and professionals. Most importantly, we have been the lead organization in passing laws in California that will have a profound impact on the thousands of individuals with disabilities.
About Parent Empowerment Project (PEP)
PEP seeks to reduce the racial and ethnic service disparities for individuals and families served by Westside Regional Center through the provision of materials, trainings, advocacy outreach, and community building activities.
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