Kesha Calvin, who grew up in Conway, Arkansas, serves as Secretary on the Connected Autism Parent Support Foundation board. Kesha obtained her bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from the University of Central Arkansas. She also obtained a Community Health Certification from the University of Texas at Tyler. After graduating college, she worked at Conway Human Development Center as a recreational leader for Individuals with disabilities.

Upon relocating, Kesha accepted the position of Surveyor with the State of Texas where she gained experience interpreting laws and rules governing abuse and neglect for persons with complex and diverse types of disabilities. She also learned about program compliance standards and implementation of Medicaid laws and regulations. In addition to her passion for the disability community, Kesha is also a strong advocate of domestic violence.

Kesha's goal is to teach, advocate, and assist vulnerable populations, as she believes her educational background, career knowledge and experiences have all played a part in shaping and molding her into the zealous and fervent advocate that she has become.

Ashley Schaub serves as the Vice President of the Connected Autism Parent Support Foundation. She is a School Psychologist who received her doctorate from Texas Woman’s University, and she has been providing support to children and families for over a decade. Ashley firmly believes in using a strength-based approach to empower individuals with special needs, recognizing and nurturing their unique abilities to help them reach their highest potential. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her loved ones and four-legged friends.