Our Board of Directors
Lauren Davides
PRESIDENT
Lauren is a Certified Public Accountant with a double major in accounting and finance and has worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years. She's supported many non-profit organizations and was part of the team that started Girls on the Run Greater Boston. She held almost every role at GOTR from daily operations to Board President. Lauren lives in Hingham with her two boys.
Chris Egan, CFA
TREASURER
Chris holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance. He has worked in banking and financial services since 2010, and since 2014 has served as an investment analyst at Rockland Trust and, most recently, Brighthouse Financial. His connection to Raising Harts is deeply personal — his oldest son Brayden is autistic, inspiring his passion for supporting and empowering neurodiverse families. Chris lives in Abington with his wife, Lindsey, and their four children — three boys and one girl.
Stephanie Shore
DIRECTOR
Stephanie has spent 20+ years scaling emerging brands to great heights. She's held executive leadership roles for some of the world's hottest brands from Zipcar to MOO to the McBride Sisters. She began her marketing career at Boston.com after studying marketing in college. She has advised companies across a wide range of industries (Tech, CPG, Wine & Spirits, Design, Manufacturing, Non-Profit and the Sharing Economy) and stages (Series A to public),. Stephanie and her family live in Norwell.
Michael Luciani
DIRECTOR
Michael has over 30 years of experience in higher education and student development, with a focus on creating inclusive communities for neurodiverse students and their families. As Vice President for Student Affairs at Landmark College in Vermont, he leads initiatives that foster belonging, growth, and advocacy, aligning with the College’s mission to transform the way neurodivergent students experience learning, educators approach teaching, and society views education and neurodiversity. Michael lives in Keene, NH, with his wife Lisa. They have two sons, Gabe and Daniel, and their therapy dog, Gunnar, a frequent presence on Landmark’s campus.
Ian Asaff
DIRECTOR
Ian is a software engineer and technology executive. His 20ish years of experience have taken him across industries — B2B, B2C, healthcare, and more — and across companies of all sizes, from tiny startups to big public tech companies (Paypal, Salesforce). He’s repeatedly served as an advisor to entrepreneurs and loves helping organizations grow via technology. He holds a MS in Computer Science from Tufts. Ian lives in Scituate with his wife, Adrien, and their two children.
Taylor Patti
DIRECTOR
Taylor is a Certified Public Accountant and has spent the majority of her career working for Deloitte, the largest global professional services firm. While she started her career in accounting, she has spent the last ten years in HR. She currently leads the talent function for Deloitte's New England audit practice. Taylor is also the New England hub leader for Deloitte's People with Disabilities and Allies community. Outside of work, Taylor enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, cooking, reading, and her newest hobby, mahjong. Taylor lives in Cohasset with her family.
Katherine Trier, MD
DIRECTOR
Katherine is a General Pediatrician and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician who has been privileged to work with and support children and their families on the south shore for the past 10 years. When her son, Dylan, was diagnosed with autism, Katherine was able to draw on her training, as well as the experiences and wisdom of her patients, in order to become a better mother and advocate for his needs. Outside of work, you can find Katherine cheering on her children during baseball, soccer, Irish dance, Gaelic football and tae-kwon-do events. Katherine lives in Milton with her husband, Henry, four energetic children, and a very lazy cat.
Janine Birmingham
DIRECTOR
Janine's passion for autism began when her son was diagnosed in 1996. She has dedicated her career to “paying it forward” by helping others navigate this same journey. In the early 2000s, she helped form a grassroots non-profit at a time when the autism prevalence was skyrocketing. She devoted 16 years to teaching and supporting students in Quincy’s intensive special needs classrooms. In 2016, she joined The Arc to create and establish the Autism Resource Center where she served as Director. Janine strives to whole-heartedly and compassionately be of service in an encouraging and empowering manner. Along with a B.A. in Psychology, she is a Yoga Therapist and Hospice Volunteer. Janine lives in Norwell with her beautiful son, Patrick.
