Our Team
The Power of the Dream is guided by a working board, comprised of lifelong advocates, community volunteers, and professionals. Many have first-hand experience of the challenges persons with Autism/IDD face.
Bruce Kirschenbaum, President
Bruce Kirschenbaum is the grandfather of a granddaughter with autism, and an entrepreneur with extensive public service experience.
Anna Cunningham, Vice President/Senior Executive for Advocacy and Outreach
Anna Cunningham is the mother of three daughters, one of whom has autism and IDD. She is a co-founder of The Power of the Dream who has dedicated her life to finding targeted solutions to help her family and others.
Jeff Pike, Treasurer
Jeff Pike is the controller for a local health care software company that specializes in patient/provider communication.
Taryn DeLong, Secretary
Taryn DeLong is an editor, writer and volunteer who has always been passionate about making the community (and the world) a better place.
Rita Faust, Board Member
Rita is the mother of an adult son with intellectual disabilities and has a 30-year work history in nonprofit and for-profit companies.