About · Leadership
Meet the leaders guiding Autism Meets Faith with lived experience, practical expertise, and a shared commitment to welcoming community.
Founding leadership
Holly and Michael are the Co-Founders of Autism Meets Faith. Their work is strengthened by leaders with complementary experience across programs, public relations, healthcare, business, and operations.
Co-Founder
Co-Founder & CEO
Holly Odogwu leads Autism Meets Faith, helping autistic individuals and families find connection, resources, and support. As an author, advocate, and organizational leader, she shapes the organization’s vision, programs, partnerships, and community impact.
Co-Founder
Co-Founder & Board Advisor
Michael David Odogwu brings more than 31 years of nonprofit management and organizational leadership experience to Autism Meets Faith. As Co-Founder and Board Advisor, he provides strategic guidance in organizational development, partnerships, sustainability, and long-term growth.
Leadership team
Leadership team
Board Member & Program Development
Theresa Heidelmark brings more than 35 years of experience in the medical field, including work in psychiatry and mental health practice. She supports Autism Meets Faith’s program development with a strong understanding of individual well-being, family needs, and compassionate care.
Leadership team
Public Relations Director
David Heidelmark leads public relations efforts for Autism Meets Faith, helping strengthen community awareness, organizational relationships, and the organization’s public presence. A successful business owner with more than 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, he brings practical leadership, relationship-building, and business insight to the organization.
Leadership team
Executive Secretary & Volunteer Coordinator
Tear Walker serves as Autism Meets Faith’s Executive Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator, helping strengthen the organization’s internal operations and volunteer engagement. Her professional background in business development and operations within a leading healthcare organization brings valuable organizational and relationship-management experience to Autism Meets Faith.
Shared leadership
Autism Meets Faith brings lived experience together with nonprofit leadership, healthcare insight, business experience, community relationships, and operational strength.
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