Board of Directors
Bruce Kirschenbaum
President
Bruce moved to the NC Triangle — after over 40 years living in Northern Virginia — to be near his grandchildren (three in Raleigh, one of whom is on the Autism spectrum, and two more grandchildren in Charlotte).
Rita Faust
Vice President, Co-Founder
Rita is the mother of an adult son with intellectual disabilities and has been a strong advocate for him during his entire public school education. She has a 30-year work history in both non-profit and for-profit companies.
Michael Jackyra
Secretary, Communications Chair
Mike, a native to the Raleigh area, attended UNC-Wilmington earning his graduate degree. Mike brings experience in finance, operations, and accounting related roles. He is passionate about helping the community and has served on various religious and non-profit boards.
Kc Spangle
Treasurer
Kc attended UNC-Wilmington and graduated with a Master’s in Accounting in 2012. Kc is currently the Vice President of Accounting for a local company. Kc brings experience in finance, operations, and accounting related roles.
Talonda C. Broadnax
Board Member
Talonda, a native of historic Selma, Alabama, has called the Raleigh-Durham area home for over 15 years. A seasoned people leader with expertise in Operations Management and Talent Development & Learning, she has led diverse teams within the Patient Services division of a global biotechnology company.
Amanda Cross
Board Member
Amanda has lived in Raleigh, NC, for over 30 years. She has served as PTA president and volunteered with organizations such as the Miracle League of the Triangle, the North Carolina Food Bank, and Note in the Pocket. She is the mother and legal guardian of two young adult children with intellectual disabilities, one of whom is on the Autism spectrum.
Advisory Board
Drew Peters
Advisory Board Member
Leslie V. Boles
Advisory Board Member
Leslie is the co-owner and president of Revu Healthcare, an instructor at Rutgers University in New Jersey, and the co-chair of the board of directors at Grateful Heart Church.
Jay Lieberman
Advisory Board Member
Jay recently relocated to NC from Los Angeles to continue to grow his real estate business, as well as to be close to his two daughters who live nearby. He has served on various school, religious, and local real estate association boards and committees over the years.
Anna Cunningham
Founder Emeritus & Advisory Board Member
Anna has made a positive difference in lives of many people with disabilities for over 20 years. She has been a consultant, speaker, advocate and community volunteer in New York, Texas, and North Carolina.