Dr. Janine Ellenberger is a physician and serial entrepreneur with a passion for healthcare innovation and improving access to high quality healthcare. She is the co-founder of Behavidence, a technology-based mental health startup. Janine’s eldest son is on the autism spectrum and after navigating care systems for him while living in three countries, she is now focused on creating solutions to the hurdles her family faced from early childhood through university and career navigation. Janine holds a degree in medicine from University of the Free State and a degree in reproductive biology from Stellenbosch University.

Daniel Alvarez-Malo is a seasoned financial executive and global business leader with over two decades of experience across Fortune 500 and private equity-backed companies. As a member of the Board of Directors at A Global Voice for Autism, Daniel brings a strategic mindset and operational rigor to the organization's mission of amplifying autistic voices worldwide.

Beyond the boardroom, Daniel is deeply committed to advancing equity and inclusion for neurodiverse communities. His global perspective and data-driven approach help shape policies and programs that are both compassionate and sustainable. Fluent in Spanish and equipped with a cross-cultural lens, Daniel is proud to contribute to a movement that values every voice and fosters meaningful change.

He holds an MBA from Colorado State University and a B.S. in Accounting from Escuela Bancaria y Commercial.

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Dr. Nagesh Borse, Executive Director at Global Health Knowledge Exchange, brings over 20 years of global health and development experience, specializing in organizational growth, strategic foresight, business development, fundraising, and operations research across 20+ developing countries. He has held leadership roles at organizations like CDC, USAID, Project HOPE, and Chemonics, and driving partnerships for development initiatives. With a PhD from Johns Hopkins, an MS in Epidemiology, and an MA in International Relations, Dr. Borse has authored 25+ publications and presented at 30+ global conferences. Outside work, he enjoys outdoor adventures with his two children.

Maria Alonso is a seasoned marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in brand and marketing management. She has held impactful roles at major organizations such as World Vision, Planned Parenthood, Starbucks, and Coca-Cola. Maria is passionate about purpose-driven marketing, creating campaigns that not only drive business success but also make a positive societal impact. One of her proudest achievements is leading the “Chosen” campaign at World Vision, which significantly boosted market share and revenue. Her work has been recognized in publications such as Forbes, Fast Company, the Seattle Times, and Credit Union News. Dedicated to crafting inclusive and powerful marketing strategies, Maria excels at resonating with diverse audiences.

NK Mbaya is a Business Development Manager at Coffman Engineers and has served the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry for 25 years. With her experience and expertise in big-picture, long-term strategic business planning; market sector evaluation and strategic initiatives, she has supported internal and external marketing activities for small and large multidisciplinary engineering consulting firms serving public and private sector agencies.

As the mother of children on the autism spectrum, she has firsthand experience on the challenges families face to access adequate services that improve the quality of life for those in the autism community. NK is a Certified Professional Services Marketer, a Society of American Military Engineers Fellow, and holds MS and BS in International Business Administration with a double concentration in marketing and strategic marketing.

Dr. Tim Podkul has 20 years of monitoring, evaluation, research and learning experience in both domestic and international contexts. His experience spans a variety of sectors, including health, education, and agriculture. Tim has a passion for designing and improving interventions and products that support underserved populations and has served in a range of capacities supporting developmentally disabled populations and those experiencing intersectional challenges. As someone with personal and professional connections to the autism community, Tim’s service to A Global Voice for Autism provides an opportunity to combine both vocation and avocation to serve a cause to which he is deeply committed. Tim holds a PhD in applied cultural anthropology and a Master of Arts in medical anthropology from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from Connecticut College.

Greg is the Vice President of Digital Health and Innovation at Sage Therapeutics. In this role, Greg has built a new innovation function in the organization and is leading all digital health efforts across the organization, from translational medicine into commercial, as well as leading new teams focused on Web Experience + Strategy and Customer Experience.

Prior to joining Sage, Greg held multiple Digital Health, Innovation, and Insights roles across Abbvie, Teva, Bristol Meyers Squibb and Johnson and Johnson.

Greg lives in New Hope, PA with his wife Lynsey and two children, Emerson and Bennett.

Thu Huynh-Vien is a healthcare executive with over a decade of expertise in healthcare regulation, board governance, legal, compliance, privacy/security and risk management. A trusted advisor skilled in aligning legal frameworks with business goals to drive growth, ensure compliance, minimize risk, and uphold strong corporate governance. Proven track record in leading high-stakes medical malpractice, EPLI, PAGA, and general liability litigation. Successfully built and led HR, legal, compliance, and risk departments from the ground up, fostering team collaboration and success. Thu holds a business management degree from Boston University and a law degree from New England Law Boston. Outside work, she enjoys traveling with her husband and three

Gina Lukas brings a unique blend of experience in behavioral therapy, sales leadership, and nonprofit fundraising. Her journey into the autism community began in college as a behavioral aide, launching an over decade-long career in autism services, program development, and advocacy. She worked closely with many centers and programs across the U.S. before transitioning into corporate sales and leadership.

Her expertise in fundraising began organically—leveraging her network and strategic mindset to support schools, theater programs, and community initiatives. Now, as Director of Fundraising, Gina is committed to driving sustainable funding strategies that expand resources and support for the autism community. With a passion for innovation and impact, she is excited to build partnerships that fuel the organization’s mission.