Board of Directors

The Autism Society of Northwest Ohio, founded in 1968, is an affiliate of the national Autism Society chartered to serve 12 counties in Northwest Ohio. Our mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. We serve Autistic individuals, their families, and the professionals who support them across the lifespan and the Autism spectrum.

If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Board member, please contact our office.  You may also download the Board Member application here and mail to our office or email boardofdirectors@asno.org.

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Brandy Duslak, President bio coming soon!

Amelia Stockdale, Vice President

Amelia Stockdale is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has worked at the ProMedica Finnegan Family Autism Center Autism Early Learning Program since November of 2011.  She has been on the Autism Society Board of Directors since November of 2014, serving as the Board Secretary from August 2015 to June 2019 and more recently as the Board President from June 2019 until April 2021.   “I joined the ASNO board to help continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by autism.  The Autism Society of Northwest Ohio provides individuals and families with the resources and support needed in order to navigate through an Autism diagnosis, and I am proud to be a part of this organization.“ In her free time, Amelia loves spending time with her husband and family.  She loves to read and is an avid sports fan, especially baseball.  Go Indians!

Crista Metzger-Leady, Secretary bio coming soon!

Brittany Joseph, Treasurer bio coming soon!

Heidi Nafzinger, Fundraising Chair

Heidi Nafziger works in the Public Health field, centering her work around health equity and providing support and interventions to individuals in Ohio with chronic conditions. Heidi has been an experienced leader in the non-profit world for 10 years before transitioning to Public Health.

Heidi joined the ASNO Board of Directors to help support the mission and help grow the local organization. Heidi has four children and two of her children were diagnosed with autism in 2021. The ASNO mission is close to her heart and she is excited to help make an impact in the NWO community. In her free time, Heidi likes to spend time with her husband and children, work out, and watch football.

Royann Johnson, LPCC-S, ACS, LPC, CPRS, BCASE, CEAP

Royann owns and operates a private practice providing mental health services in Toledo, OH as well as Meriden, CT. As a member of Zeta Xi Zeta Sorority Inc., Toledo’s graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc, Royann volunteers within her community in various ways and donates time and resources to eradicate barriers to mental wellness in her community. Royann diligently works to bring awareness to highlight the importance of equity and inclusivity practices in all facets of mental wellness while she continues to strive efficaciously toward erasing stigma around mental health for all. Royann has a strong commitment to mental health by bridging gaps in service to under represented and under-served demographics within the mental health profession. Being of service to the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio Board is yet another avenue and passion by which she moves forward with intention and purpose to uphold social justice, service, and promote the value of mental wellness for all!

Jessica Williams

Jessica Williams is currently an English major at Owens Community College. She joined the board when she was 19 not too long after finding out that she was autistic in late 2021. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends , reading books, writing ,art, and listening to music.

Anna Kolin bio coming soon!

Tammy Eisenreich bio coming soon!