The National Autism Center’s executive and clinical team is comprised of dedicated professionals who have played crucial roles in bringing research to practice through applied research, large-scale training, dissemination of information, and the development of effective programming related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP
President, National Autism Center
President and CEO, May Institute

Matt Riley, Psy.D., BCBA
Director, National Autism Center at May Institute
Chief Clinical Officer, May Institute

Lisa Harrison, MSA
Interim Chief Financial Officer

Debra Blair, M.B.A., CMA, CPA
Chief Operating Officer

Robert F. Putnam, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Senior Vice President of Research and Consultation

Julia Burgess
Senior Director, Strategic and Corporate Communications