“It’s lonely. But when you meet someone who gets it, it’s transforming.”

– Melody Cameron

 

Autism Belize is working to build a strong and vibrant community of Autism and other Special Needs Families, Professionals working in the field, and Autism Champions and Supporters to help Teach Autism, Promote Awareness, Show Acceptance and Provide Support. A Belize that is educated and accepting of differences will be a stronger, kinder, transformed Belize.

 

Autism Belize’s Board of Directors

2023-2025

Voracious Reader     Blogger      Artful Dodger of Social Obligations

Christy has worked in numerous countries in the Caribbean in Public Relations, Lobbying for Women’s Rights, Tourism, and Event Planning. She has been a public speaker and advocate for inclusion and autism awareness and acceptance for over 14 years.  After 18 years of living in the Caribbean, she moved home to Belize and founded Autism Belize in 2020

Innovative    Adventurous Soul    Empathetic    Mom to “Extra” Special Son

Marisela Craig has been a teacher at Belize Elementary School for the past 27 years.  She has a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Development from the University of North Florida.  Marisela is committed to her students’ success and is inspired to promote learning through classroom experiences. She is a self-made expert on Down’s Syndrome as she tirelessly and continuously works to help her son Zayne with his learning and educational journey in innovative but effective ways.

Public Officer    Church Leader   Positive Guy   

Kirk has a BA from the University of Belize. He dedicated sixteen years as a public officer at the Tax Department. He is great with numbers and takes pride in ensuring that any task assign to him gets done in a timely manner. He enjoys traveling, watching good movies, and helping others.

 

Teacher     Artist     Craft-Maker     Event Planner

Kareesh has a B.Ed from the University of Belize. She has been working in Belize as a teacher for the past fourteen years and has spearheaded several projects and committees. She enjoys cooking, choreographing dances for children, and watching sports games. In addition, she manages her own small craft-making business Thee Aesthetics by Ro where she provides customers with quality classroom charts, party, baptismal and wedding decors.