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ABOUT

GIANT STEPS

Since 1996, Giant Steps has been focused on providing education, therapeutic and recreational
programs for Elementary, Junior High, High School students and young adults affected by autism,
their families and the community. Our goal is to improve an individual’s ability to interact,
communicate, and develop academic and daily living skills.

Board of Giant Steps Advisory Board

Directors Jim Durkin Edward Maloney
Former State Senator
Officers State Representative, Judy Biggert
82nd District
Michael Senko Darlene Senger Former U.S.
Chairman of the Board Former State Representative Congresswoman
Lawrence LaVoie Patricia R. Bellock Gregory L. Dose Esq.
Vice Chairman State Representative, Co-Founder Goldstine,
Christopher Terzich 47th District Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec
Treasurer Sandra M. Pihos & Hoff, Ltd.
Debra K. Nauman Former State Representative William Brennan Esq.
Chair Emeritus Kirk Dillard Goldstine, Skrodzki, Russian,
& Giant Steps Founder Former State Senator Nemec & Hoff, Ltd.
Linda Chapa LaVia Craig H. Lacy
Board Members State Representative, Chair Emeritus
Christopher Domke 83rd District & Giant Steps Founder
Karen Henderson
Mark P. Joyce Canopy Advisory Board
James Thornton
Judy Iantosca Tricia & Gurminder Bedi Lisa Ewers
Peter Vouros Karen & Fritz Henderson Giant Steps Director
Dr. Rita Yadava Myrna Kulp of Development
Mia & Tim McNary Dr. Sylvia Smith
Keith Rich Executive Director
Jeff & Cathy Chamberlain of Giant Steps
Jim Pearson