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Lisa Marie Noke Kearney

Liaison to AFAM (Advocates for Autism in Massachusetts)

Lisa Marie Noke-Kearney is a Director for the New England Chapter of Autism Speaks. She was the Co-Chair for the Greater Boston Walk for Autism Research for three years raising over 2 million dollars. Ms. Noke-Kearney is also the Chairperson for Autism Speaks Advocacy and Government Relations in Massachusetts and is on the Autism Speaks National Sub-committee for Family Services. She is a Steering Committee member for both Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts and The Massachusetts Coalition for Autism.

Prior to joining Autism Speaks, Ms. Noke-Kearney worked as a Director of Human Resources for nine years and privately taught strings for Waltham High School for thirteen years. She resides in Massachusetts with her two children, her eldest, Ryan has autism.

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.

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February 11, 2009
Music Program: First Semester Report (Video)
Music Program: First Semester Report (Video)

Take a glimpse into how the inaugural semester of our music program is going.

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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.

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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.

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