ASAN works to make sure that autistic people are in control of their own lives and have a say in policies that affect the Autistic community, ensuring that decisions for Autistic people are made by Autistic people.

Having been diagnosed with Autism at a very young age, I understand I am in a great position of privilege to have progressed at the level that I have, going from significant speech delay and being in full-time special education to earning a place in Fairfield University's MBA Program as the 2024 Conlisk Scholar. I am completing this challenge for charity to raise awareness for ASAN, to continue advocating for the Autistic community, and to help in any way I can.