Voices in Autism Leadership Awards 2026
April 30, 2026 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
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Let's Honor Autism Awareness Month Together
This year, Yes She Can is proud to host the Voices In Autism Leadership Awards, where we will honor the dedication and outstanding work of individuals and organizations who have significantly contributed to advancing awareness, education, and support for the autism community.
Honorees 2026
Dr. Sarah Daniella Kevelson, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and Chief of Medical Services at the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain at New York-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health
A board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, S. Daniella provides direct clinical care for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders, centering understanding the whole person — integrating developmental history, family context, school/program functioning, and medical factors to guide effective care.
Brendan Klein, Coordinator of Self Advocacy & Community Engagement at the Westchester Institute for Human Development
Brendan is a dedicated self-advocate and leader at both the local and state levels. He is actively engaged in the community through his TicTacGO social network, as a WIHD Board Member and President of Hear Our Voices, and as a participant on the Westchester County IDD Advisory Committee. Through leadership training and the podcast 2Voices1Mission, Brendan works to amplify the voices of people with disabilities.
Elisabeth Salner, LCSW, MPH
We can't wait to share with you this special evening.