Dr. Vogl has a PhD in Human Experimental Psychology with an emphasis in Cognitive Processes. He has been a faculty member of CBU for the past 20 years and has served as the Chair of Behavioral Sciences from 2012 to 2018. In addition, he has served on the Student Disability Services committee for the past 26 years; the first 6 years were served at Kansas State University.  He has guided the STARS program since its inception and is the Academic Advisor for the STARS’ students. In addition, he serves as the Academic Coach, Study Lab Supervisor to STARS, Inc.  

Brandon Jones, a 2019 Cum Laude graduate of Christian Brothers University (CBU) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics. Brandon joined STARS in his freshman year at CBU. In his senior year, he joined the STARS Leadership Team as the Historian. He joined Financial Federal Bank as a Network Administrator in January 2019 and currently serves as the Security Network Administrator at the Bank. 

Connor Hagen graduated Cum Laude from Christian Brothers University (CBU) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. While at CBU, beginning in his freshman year, Connor was a prominent member of STARS. By his junior year, he was a driving force of the STARS Leadership Team by serving as the Vice President for two terms. Connor’s dedication to STARS was evident when he helped STARS’ members navigate through the pandemic by implementing the change from in-person to online social events.  Thanks to Connor, STARS students could still feel a sense of community even though the university was shut down or had strict regulations regarding social gatherings.  Connor has truly made a difference in the lives of many students on campus.  He had been on the Dean’s list most semesters and has served the university community as a math tutor. Connor currently works as a Technical Services Engineer at Epic Systems Corporation in Verona, Wisconsin.

Mary Ellen Chase has a B.A. in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University.  She is a parent of a young adult on the Autism Spectrum.  She has been involved with the disability community for a number of years and is most recently serving on the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Community Advisory Council and on the Autism Council of Tennessee.  She also is active in supporting the Salvation Army of Memphis and Visible Music College. 

Dr. Leah Goldstein is a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the Center on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She supervises psychology graduate students and predoctoral interns and teaches them how to conduct developmental and psychological assessments for children suspected of having a neurodevelopmental disability. She is also the training director of the LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) program. Prior to working at the Center on Developmental Disabilities, Leah worked at Memphis-Shelby County Schools and at a community mental health center in Mississippi.

Dr Yamini Menon. MD, is a physician, residing in the Memphis area for over 18 years. She completed rheumatology training at LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans and has been a practicing rheumatologist for over 23 years providing passionate patient care. She has a son in the autism spectrum.

A 1988 graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, Dr. Lewis Reich completed his residency in low vision rehabilitation at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where he later joined as a faculty member and researcher. In 1991, Dr. Reich entered the graduate program in physiological optics at the University of Houston and soon after was hired there as a Research Assistant Professor. After receiving his PhD, Dr. Reich joined the faculty of Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry as Associate Professor. He was Assistant Dean for Student Affairs from 2003 to 2008. In July 2008, Dr. Reich joined Southern College of Optometry as Professor and Vice President for Academic Affairs. After serving as Interim President for nine months, Dr. Reich was named President by the Board of Trustees in January 2016. 

Clare Taylor is a licensed professional counselor – mental health service provider (LPC-MHSP) with over 13 years counseling experience. She currently maintains a private practice and volunteers as a mental health counselor with Church Health. Clare has a special interest in working with young adults with autism, providing individual and group therapy. She is honored to serve as a board member for STARS, where she is committed to helping expand access to meaningful resources and support.

Dr. Taylor has a PhD in School Psychology.  He has been a faculty member of CBU for the past 3 years. In addition, he is a licensed health services provider in the state of Tennessee.  He is also a Pediatric Fellow at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center.  He works as a part-time psychologist at The Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities assisting in assessment and research related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.  He is a highly respected autism advocate in the Memphis community, actively involved in autism awareness and fundraising efforts.  He serves as the InsideOut Director to STARS, Inc.  

Kim Jameson is the Founder and Executive Director of STARS (Students Tackling Autism-Related Syndromes) Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee. For more than a decade, she has provided social, academic, and career support and coaching to neurodivergent college students and graduates. Her passion for this work is deeply personal, inspired by her experience raising her son, Joseph, an autistic college graduate. Kim serves on the College Autism Network (CAN) Practitioners’ Advisory Board and is a CAN consultant for the Autism Inclusion Campus Designation (AICD). With a background in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Kim regularly presents at national psychology and autism conferences, on college campuses, and facilitates workshops focused on neurodiversity and inclusion.

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