Board of Directors
Bruce Kirschenbaum
President
Bruce recently moved to the NC Triangle — after over 40 years living in Northern Virginia — to be near his grandchildren (three in Raleigh, one of whom is on the Autism spectrum, and two more grandchildren in Charlotte).
Anna Cunningham
Vice President, Senior Executive for Advocacy and Outreach
Anna has made a positive difference in lives of many people with disabilities for over 20 years. She has been a consultant, speaker, advocate and community volunteer in New York, Texas, and North Carolina.
Drew Peters
Treasurer
Drew attended UNC-Wilmington and graduated with a master’s in cccounting in 2007. Drew is currently the chief financial officer for a local software company that specializes in software as a service (SaaS) applications for commercial service contractors.
Michael Jackyra
Secretary, Communications Chair
Mike, a native to the Raleigh area, attended UNC-Wilmington earning his graduate degree. Mike brings experience in finance, operations, and accounting related roles. He is passionate about helping the community and has served on various religious and non-profit boards.
Rita Faust
Board Member, Former President
Rita is the mother of an adult son with intellectual disabilities and has been a strong advocate for him during his entire public school education. She has a 30-year work history in both non-profit and for-profit companies.
Leslie V. Boles
Board Member
Leslie is the co-owner and president of Revu Healthcare, an instructor at Rutgers University in New Jersey, and the co-chair of the board of directors at Grateful Heart Church.
Jay Lieberman
Board Member
Jay recently relocated to the Raleigh area from Los Angeles to continue to grow his real estate business, as well as to be close to his two daughters who live nearby. He has served on various school, religious, and local real estate association boards and committees over the years.