Elizabeth Vosseller is a native of Northern Virginia and is proud to call autism-friendly, Herndon, her hometown. Elizabeth has worked with individuals with complex communication and sensory-motor differences since 1995 in hospital, university and private practice settings. In 2013, she began using Assistive Technology to teach students the purposeful motor skills to Spell to Communicate (S2C). Teaching motor versus cognition to access communication, meaningful education and inclusion has been a game changer for nonspeaking individuals. “26 letters equals infinite possibilities!” Since witnessing countless nonspeaking, minimally and unreliably speaking individuals successfully communicate and learn through spelling and typing, Elizabeth and I-ASC are committed to ensuring ALL nonspeaking individuals have access to communication through training, education, advocacy and research. Elizabeth is honored to serve as the Executive Director for I-ASC.

Ben Jepson joined I-ASC as its Development and Outreach Specialist because his two younger brothers are nonspeakers whose lives have benefited immensely from learning how to spell. Because of these personal connections, he wants to use his skills and background to help other nonspeakers find their voices. Ben has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Utah State University and a master’s in international affairs from Penn State University that he hopes to use to expand the mission of I-ASC globally. 

Katie was born and raised in Northern Virginia. She graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in digital marketing. She is particularly passionate about digital design and community involvement and seeks to use her skills to help create a more inclusive society.

Anna Schoenfeld was born and raised in Rochester, New York, and moved to Virginia 23 years ago. Her drive, professionalism, and experience, combined with her desire to be involved with nonprofits, partially pushed her into her role at I-ASC. In coordination with I-ASC staff and the Leadership Cadre, she executes I-ASC’s recruitment to the Practitioner Training as well as the day-to-day structural operations and finances of the organization. Anna’s career highlights are extensive and include Director of Exhibits at Arts Herndon; Associate Director of Admissions for the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, D.C.; Administrative Assistant for Attorney; and Senior Gallery Guide for Genesee Country Museum. “I want to make a difference and be a part of something that does.”