Board Of Directors 董事会
CARES的工作离不开我们董事会的支持。他们的慷慨和奉献确保您的每一笔捐款都直接用于支持自闭症群体，推动积极改变，共创美好未来。
The impactful work of Chinese Autism Resources and Empowerment Services (CARES) is made possible by the unwavering support of our dedicated Board of Directors. Their generosity and commitment to our mission are reflected in their personal and financial contributions, ensuring that every dollar of your donation goes directly toward empowering individuals and families in the autism community.
With their guidance and support, CARES continues to create meaningful change and build a brighter future for those we serve.
Ph.D in School Psychology 学校心理学博士
Daisy Ma
M.A, MSW, Ed.S.
Daisy毕业于华盛顿大学学校心理学专业博士，专攻自闭症儿童的认知科学研究以及临床实践。Daisy拥有着应用行为分析，发展心理学，以及临床社工多重学科背景。并且凭借着扎实的临床经验以及科研背景，Daisy所扮演过的职业角色也异常丰富，涵盖了小学老师、项目评估员、大脑认知研究助理、精神病院临床社工、以及学校心理学家。Daisy一直致力于为神经多样性以及发展障碍的个体与家庭服务。她的多学科背景使她能够从多角度全方位得看待问题，从而更好地为个体和家庭提供全面的服务。 目前Daisy的学术重心主要集中在探索儿童喂养困难的测评以及治疗方法，同时致力于儿童喂养困难进食障碍知识在亚裔社区内的推广和普及。与此同时，Daisy乐于将自己所学的知识以及临床应用相结合，希望能对自闭症个体和家庭创造更融合的环境，给予更全面的支持。
Daisy graduated with her PhD in School Psychology at the University of Washington - Seattle. Her research focused on cognitive science studies and clinical practices related to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Daisy possesses a multidisciplinary background in Applied Behavior Analysis, Developmental Psychology, and Clinical Social Work. With her solid clinical experience and research background, she has held diverse professional roles, including elementary school teacher, program evaluator, cognitive neuroscience research assistant, clinical social worker trainee in a psychiatric hospital, and psychology trainee in the past. She has been dedicated to serving individuals and families dealing with neurodiversity and developmental disorders.Her interdisciplinary background enables her to approach issues from multiple perspectives, allowing her to provide comprehensive support to individuals and families. Currently, Daisy's academic focus centers on exploring assessment and evidence-based treatments for pediatric feeding disorder. Daisy has been a part of Seattle Children's Autism Center Pediatric Feeding Disorder Clinic and also interned at John Hopkins University Kennedy Krieger Institute where she has accumulated extensive clinical experiences working with individuals and families with pediatric feeding disorder. She is also committed to promoting knowledge about pediatric feeding disorder in children within Asian communities. Simultaneously, Daisy seeks to integrate her acquired knowledge with clinical applications, aiming to create inclusive environments and provide holistic support for individuals and families from neurodiverse background.
Assessment Specialist 测评专家
Zoey Du
Ph.D., M.A.
Zoey毕业于德州农工大学（Texas A&M University）教育心理学专业博士，专攻教育研究、测量与统计（RMS）。凭借扎实的心理学和统计学基础，Zoey 的职业历程涵盖了多种角色，包括特殊教育教师、行为技术员和项目评估员，这些职业都围绕着与自闭症儿童及其家庭合作而展开。 目前，Zoey 的学术研究专注探索如何用先进的统计方法有效量化和定制个体的专业自闭症的培训计划。她创新性的研究旨在通过提高这些培训计划的效果，从而改善受益者的生活。除了在学术方面的努力，Zoey 还怀揣着深厚的社区建设热情。她积极致力于搭建应用行为分析（ABA）社区内导师与学员之间的互动平台。通过促进这些联系，Zoey 的目标是创造一个让特殊教育老师感到归属并获得所需支持的社区环境，以支持他们在不同重要职责下的持续进步和蓬勃发展。同时，她还致力于推动教育心理学领域的发展，改善受到自闭症影响的个体的生活。
Zoey graduated with her PhD in the Educational Psychology program at Texas A&M University, specializing in Educational Research, Measurement, and Statistics (RMS). Drawing from a solid foundation in both Psychology and Statistics, Zoey's professional journey has encompassed diverse roles, including special education teacher, behavior technician, and program evaluator, all centered around working with children with autism and their families. Currently, Zoey's academic pursuits revolve around a fascinating exploration: she is delving into advanced statistical methods to effectively quantify and tailor specialized training programs for individuals. Her innovative research seeks to make a tangible difference by enhancing the efficacy of these training programs, ultimately improving the lives of those who benefit from them. Beyond her academic endeavors, Zoey is driven by a profound passion for community building. In particular, she is dedicated to cultivating mentoring opportunities within the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) community. By fostering these connections, Zoey aims to create an environment where teachers not only find a sense of belonging but also receive the support they need to persist and thrive in their vital roles. In essence, Zoey's academic journey, coupled with her hands-on experience and fervent community engagement, showcases her as a dynamic and empathetic scholar committed to advancing both the field of educational psychology and the lives of individuals touched by autism.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
认证行为分析师
Davina Ouyang
M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Davina自2017年起在美国华盛顿州从事注册应用行为分析师。在这些年的实践中，Davina为具有多元文化背景的客户提供服务，涵盖各种社会环境，包括家庭、学校、诊所和社区。 Davina具有多年在K-12特教学校担任Senior BCBA的经验。具备进行基于证据的评估、制定与学生个人教育计划和职业培训计划相符的技能获取目标、设计和实施应对高强度问题行为的干预计划以及紧急响应计划的专业知识。Davina领导着学校治疗师团队，积极促进与利益相关者的合作（利益相关者包括但不限于家长、老师、物理治疗师、言语病理学家、心理健康顾问、辅助专业人员和学校管理者）。 Davina积极与国内外机构和学校合作（如Global Autism，清华大学无障碍发展研究院)，拥有多年为美国以及中国（远程）的BCBA、BCaBA及家长提供督导和培训的经验。具有中文教育学士学位的Davina，始终持有对个体文化和语言背景的高度敏感性，为大西雅图地区的多个移民家庭提供了行为管理、社交情感学习、家校沟通以及培训等方面的支持。 Davina致力于为广大华人家庭在个体化干预策略、培训、以及各利益相关者的协 同一致等方面做出积极的贡献，为促进多元文化社区的平等和融合尽一己之力。
Davina Ouyang, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed behavior analyst in the State of Washington, USA since 2017. In these years of practice, Davina serves clients with diverse cultural backgrounds in various social contexts ( such as home, school, clinic, and community). Davina has several years of experiences as a senior BCBA in k-12 school setting with the expertise in conducting evidence-based assessments, developing skill acquisition goals aligning with student’s IEP and vocational plan, and designing and implementing behavior intervention plans and emergency response plans for intensive challenging behaviors. Davina leads the related service team, and collaborates with stakeholders such as parents, teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Mental Health Counselors, paraprofessionals, and school administrators. Davina works collaboratively with different organizations (such as Global Autism and the Institute of Accessibility Development at Tsinghua University) . Davina has years of experience in parent training and supervision for BCBA and BCaBA in both the United States and mainland China. With a bachelor's degree in Chinese education, Davina has always maintained sensitivity to individual’s cultural and language backgrounds and supported several immigrant families in behavior management, social-emotional learning, parent-school communication, and training in the Greater Seattle Areas. Davina is committed to actively contributing to areas such as individualized intervention strategies, training, and service fidelity among various stakeholders for the betterment of the broader Chinese community. Davina is dedicated to promoting equality and integration within multicultural communities.
Ph.D In Special Education
Huey Zhang
Ph.D., M.A., LLM
张卉毕业于美国加州大学圣塔芭芭拉分校并于2024年获得 了教育学博士（特殊教育方向）学位。她拥有法律和会计专业的教育和工作背景，因孩子四岁时被诊断为自闭症，为了更好地帮助和理解孩子，她选择转行投入特殊教育研究领域。这种动力和家庭情况使她成为在特殊需求儿童的教育领域的专业人士，并且具备专业的学术背景和丰富的个人经验和视角。
Hui Zhang completed her Ph.D. in Education, specializing in Special Education, at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2024. Her educational background includes studies in law and accounting. After her child was diagnosed with autism at the age of four, Hui made a career transition into the field of special education research. This personal journey has driven her to become a dedicated professional in the education of children with special needs, blending academic expertise with profound personal insights gained from her own experiences.
Founding Leadership Council
CARES的创始领导委员会是一群富有远见的慈善家，致力于支持自闭症群体。这些创始成员与我们的首届董事会和团队紧密合作，共同奠定了CARES赋能与包容使命的基础。
The Founding Leadership Council of Chinese Autism Resources and Empowerment Services (CARES) is a visionary group of philanthropists dedicated to supporting the autism community. These founding members collaborated closely with our inaugural Board of Directors and staff to lay the foundation for CARES’ mission of empowerment and inclusion.
Adam Wang
M.A.
Adam毕业于2017年莱斯大学计算机科学专业，目前在微软工作。他正在为转行心理学领域，攻读临床社工硕士项目做准备。他对自闭症的了解起源于他最喜欢的歌手之一Aurora，让他逐渐理解自闭症是一个谱系障碍，每个人的情况都有所不同，而非刻板印象中的性格孤僻，缺乏社交功能。在义工活动中和更多特殊儿童接触后，他更加清晰地看到每个孩子有自己的独特视角和天赋，他们的表达和行为也许有所不同，重要的是大家可以做到不从“问题”的视角去评判他们。 华人社区在美国也有其独特的语言和文化挑战。Adam希望能为自闭症知识的普及做出贡献，提供资源帮助自闭症群体以及家庭、社区获得更好的理解和支持。
Adam has been a software engineer at Microsoft since his graduation from Rice University in 2017. He is preparing to pursue master degree of social work and transition his career into clinical practice for social justice and mental health. His first exposure to autism is from one of his favorite singer Aurora, and he gradually learned that autism is a spectrum, and every one falls on a unique point on this spectrum. With more volunteer experience working with kids with special needs, he has a deeper understanding now that every children has unique perspective and talent. Their behavior or expression may seem different, but it’s important that people do not judge them from a problematic perspective. Chinese community has its unique challenge in both language and culture. Adam hopes to contribute to the community through education to general public about autism and provide resources to support families and communities to better understand autism.
Fangxuan Suo
Ed.S, NCSP
索方璇是一位国家认证学校心理学家（NCSP），致力于支持自闭症儿童及其家庭。她在华盛顿大学获得了学校心理学教育专家（Ed.S.）学位，并在北京师范大学获得了教育学学士学位，辅修心理学。 拥有在贝尔维尤学区和伊瑟阔学区小学和中学工作的丰富经验，方璇擅长运用数据驱动的方法全面评估学生的优势和需求。她与教师、家长及其他专业人士紧密合作，制定有针对性的干预和支持计划， 促进个人成长和成功。 方璇热衷于为来自不同背景的儿童和家庭提供文化响应服务。她致力于创建包容性的环境，让每个孩子都感到被重视、被理解，并有能力发挥其全部潜力。
Fangxuan Suo is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families. She earned her Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology from the University of Washington and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a minor in Psychology from Beijing Normal University. With extensive experience working in elementary and secondary schools within the Bellevue School District and Issaquah School District, Fangxuan specializes in utilizing data-driven methods to assess students' strengths and needs comprehensively. She collaborates closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop targeted interventions and support plans that foster individual growth and success. Fangxuan is passionate about providing culturally responsive services to children and families from diverse backgrounds. She is committed to creating inclusive environments where every child feels valued, understood, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Ivy Wang
M.A
Ivy目前就读 于西雅图大学婚姻与家庭咨询专业，在此之前拥有会计与金融的教育背景及多年工作经验。她第一次接触自闭症儿童是在志愿服务期间与一位2岁女孩相处，这位孩子聪明活泼，记忆力惊人，但也面临声音敏感、重复性游戏以及社交互动受限的挑战。这激发了她进一步深入学习和服务自闭症儿童与家庭的愿望。 目前，Ivy正在学习注册行为技术员（RBT）的课程，持续提升自己对自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的专业理解。她希望通过与儿童密切合作以及与家长协作的方式，为家庭整体健康作出积极贡献。同时她特别关注抚养自闭症儿童对家庭系统的影响，致力于从系统视角理解家长、手足以及亲密关系在这一过程中的变化与适应。她希望未来能为这些家庭提供更具系统性与文化敏感度的支持。
Ivy is currently a graduate student in the Couple and Family Therapy program at Seattle University, with an academic and professional background in accounting and finance. Her first exposure to working with children with autism was during a volunteer experience where she interacted with a 2-year-old girl who displayed both remarkable learning ability and challenges related to sound sensitivity, repetitive play, and limited social interaction. This experience also inspired her to pursue more meaningful ways to support children with autism and their families. She is currently enrolled in a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course to continue deepening her professional knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She hopes to contribute to the overall well-being of families by working closely with children and collaborating with their caregivers. Ivy is particularly interested in how raising a child with ASD impacts family systems. She is committed to exploring the shifts and adaptations experienced by parents, siblings, and intimate partners from a systemic perspective. Her long-term goal is to provide support that is both systemically informed and culturally sensitive for families navigating these challenges.
Jill Zhou, COO at Vaalbara Labs
Program Manager
Jill 是一位在医疗咨询、业务分析和项目管理领域具有15年以上丰富经验C级高管，她尤其在医疗健康和社区服务领域在推动组织运营效率和提供数据驱动的解决方案方面积累了深厚的专业知识。 作为华裔自闭症资源与赋能服务（CARES）的官员，JIll 运用她在利益相关者沟通、流程优化和战略规划方面的专长，致力于为自闭症群体及其家庭提供支持和资源。她专注于设计并实施实用、有效的项目，帮助家庭应对自闭症带来的挑战，同时促进社区的理解与包容。 在工作之外, Jill 喜欢与老公、小朋友以及家中的狗够Bruce登山旅行，探索大自然。她珍视与家人共度的时光，并通过户外活动寻找生活与工作的平衡。 Jill很荣幸能够将她的领导经验和对社区服务的热情融入CARES的工作中，助力实现支持和赋能自闭症群体的使命。
Jill Zhou is a seasoned C-suite executive and strategic leader with over 15 years of experience in healthcare consulting, business analysis, and program management. Her expertise in driving operational excellence and delivering impactful solutions has made her a trusted professional across diverse sectors, particularly in healthcare and community-focused initiatives. As an officer for Chinese Autism Resources and Empowerment Services, Jill leverages her skills in stakeholder engagement, process optimization, and strategic planning to enable her to create meaningful change and empower families navigating the challenges of autism. In her spare time, Jill enjoys hiking and exploring nature with her husband, their toddler, and their dog, Bruce. She finds joy in creating balance between her professional and personal life, always valuing family connections and time spent outdoors. Jill is honored to bring her executive expertise and passion for community service to CARES, advancing its mission of empowerment and support for the autism community.
Angela Dong
Senior UX/Product Designer
Angela Dong 是一位专注于人工智能、机器人技术和物联网领域的高级产品设计师。她拥有美国 ArtCenter College of Design 的交互设计学士学位. 凭借深厚的用户体验设计背景与系统性产品思维，Angela 的职业生涯贯穿多个前沿科技公司，从亚马逊 Alexa 到初创企业如 Elementary Robotics 和 Samsara，始终致力于将复杂技术转化为直观、以人为本的产品体验。除了实践中的突破，Angela 也热衷于设计社区建设，积极参与设计冲刺、导师指导以及推动包容性的智能产品设计。她相信优秀的设计不仅解决问题，更能增强人与技术之间的信任与连接。她也非常荣幸能加入 CARES，并为这个充满使命感的社区贡献自己的专业所长
Angela Dong is a Senior UX/Product Designer specializing in human-centered design for AI, robotics, and IoT platforms. With degrees in Interaction Design (ArtCenter College of Design), her cross-disciplinary background empowers her to translate complex systems into elegant, accessible interfaces. Angela is also passionate about design mentorship, inclusive tech, and building trust between people and intelligent systems. She is honored to join and contribute to CARES, where she hopes to support the community with her experience and design perspective.