Molly Ola Pinney
Founder / CEO
In 2003, Molly moved to Ghana to serve as a therapist for a young man with autism. She had been his therapist in Seattle, WA, and was asked to travel with them on their return home until they could find a local therapist for him. Faced with the reality that there were no local teachers prepared to support him, she envisioned and created an organization that could empower leaders, educate communities, and train local professionals. With a model rooted in sustainable, culturally relevant training, the Global Autism Project now works in ten different countries across four continents.
Originally from New Hampshire, Molly has traveled and worked internationally for over 14 years. Her vision of building local capacity and promoting acceptance and understanding of the autistic community has grown into a global movement for change. She has spoken across various esteemed platforms; from the floor of the United Nations to a TEDx stage, advocating for a more collaborative, culturally relevant, sustainable approach to international aid programs.

Jacob Sadavoy, MS BCBA
Director of Clinical Services

Cassie Harden
Director of Outreach

Dr. Noor Syed, BCBA-D
Research Coordinator

Rusty Hornig-Rohan
Database Manager, Autistic Self-Advocate

Summer Lightfoot
SkillCorps® Associate

Ann Beirne, MS BCBA
Director of Professional Development

Shae Brennan
SkillCorps® Coordinator

Julie Horne
Executive Assistant to the CEO

Ksenia Kravtchenko, MS BCBA
International Clinical Supervisor

Alex Ellis
Outreach Assistant, Autistic Self-Advocate

Edwin Cornejo
Clerical Assistant, Autistic Self-Advocate

Aidan Dunn
SkillCorps® Assistant, Autistic Self-Advocate

Rachel Harmon, MS BCBA
Regional Coordinator | EUROPE + MIDDLE EAST

Isabelle Ree, MS BCBA
Regional Coordinator | CHINA

Sarah Boone, MS BCBA
Regional Coordinator | SOUTH + EAST ASIA

Kathryn Petersen, MS BCBA
Regional Coordinator | THE AMERICAS

Carolyn Meuller, MS BCBA
2019 Discovery Fellow

Allison Bickelman, MS BCBA
2019 Discovery Fellow

Amy Pulliam, MSW, BCBA
2019 Discovery Fellow

Liz Castillo
Development Assistant