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Board of Directors

Angela Peri, CSA

Angela Peri, CSA

Casting Director, Owner/Founder of Boston Casting

As a former actress and stand-up comedienne, Angela knows the challenges involved in finding just the right person - both for her clients and her actors. Angela founded Boston Casting in 1991, and since then she has worked on hundreds of local, regional and national projects, from major motion pictures; including Pink Panther 2, The Game Plan, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and The Proposal; to television shows, commercials and corporate industrials. A member of the prestigious Casting Society of America (CSA), Angela is the recipient of the 2009 Imaginnaire Award and is one of the original board members of the MA Production Coalition. An active member of the community, Peri also lends her expertise to organizations and events related to autism. In 2008 she received the Margaret L. Bauman, M.D. Award for excellence within the autism community.

July 8, 2009
AHEF is Featured in Exceptional Parent Magazine

In the May issue of Exceptional Parent, Lorraine Cancro talks with founder Vanda Khadem about the educational challenges faced by individuals with autism the Foundation's mission.

September 23, 2008
Commonwealth Journal Interview

Commonwealth Journal (WUMB FM radio in Boston) interviewed Foundation President and Founder Vanda Marie Khadem, Esq. The interview aired on September 21, 2008 to 33 syndicated stations.

June 18, 2008
Music Program Video
Music Program Video

Watch a 5-minute video about our ground-breaking music education program for students on the Autism Spectrum.