Kirsten Cooper, MSW is the Director of Education and Training at the Autism Society of America. Kirsten has worked with Autistic individuals and their families through direct service and systems change work for more than 20 years. Prior to her position with the Autism Society of America, she led the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin Affiliate as Executive Director for 12 years. Kirsten is passionate about creating connections to education and resources to foster acceptance, inclusion, and belonging in communities across the country.