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Our Leadership Team

The people behind Family Support Coalition

Our Board Officers

The officers who lead the governance, mission and accountability of Family Support Coalition.

  • María Lucía Barbeyto

    María Lucía Barbeyto

    President & CEO

    M. Lucía is a binational, bilingual behavior analyst, certified advocate, and Positive Behavior Support Specialist with over two decades of experience in the disability field. She is also the mother of a son with Level 3 autism and epilepsy.

  • Mónica Cruz

    Mónica Cruz

    Vice-President

    Mónica is a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Autism Specialist with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

  • Aura Lemus

    Aura Lemus

    Treasurer

    Aura is a binational, bilingual project manager and finance expert passionate about inclusion and human rights. She leads the organization's financial transparency and accountability.

Advisory Council

The Family Support Coalition Advisory Council is a group of dedicated professionals, clinicians, and community leaders who provide guidance, perspective, and expertise to support our mission.

  • Erwin Pérez

    Erwin Pérez

    Strategic Communication & Awareness Lead

    Erwin Pérez is a journalist and communications professional with more than 30 years of experience as a producer, presenter, and interviewer. He is also the proud father of a son with autism.

  • Luciana Leo

    Luciana Leo

    Neurodevelopmental & Holistic Therapy Advisor

    Lucy is a bilingual Florida-licensed Acupuncture Physician and Certified Autism Specialist based in South Florida. She specializes in providing holistic, integrated healthcare for individuals with autism, ADHD, and related conditions.

  • Javier Hernández

    Javier Hernández

    Technology & Program Innovation Chair

    Javier is a technology executive and entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience leading innovation and building transformative solutions. He is not only a self advocate, but also the proud father of a son with intellectual disability.

  • Millie Maldonado

    Millie Maldonado

    Mental Health Advisory Lead

    Milagros, also known as Millie, is an LMHC with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in trauma-informed care and has worked extensively with diverse populations across both nonprofit and private practice settings.

  • Dr. Pedro Barbero

    Dr. Pedro Barbero

    Chief Holistic Health Advisor

    Pedro is a bilingual family physician with 26 years of clinical experience in Spain and a certified Zen coach and instructor. He works to advance integrative medicine that nurtures complete human development and lasting well-being.

  • Mónica M. Carretero

    Mónica M. Carretero

    Policy & Advocacy Chair

    Mónica is a bilingual former attorney. She has been a disability advocate for almost a decade. Mónica is dedicated to fostering relationships with lawmakers and community stakeholders to build a more accessible and equitable future for the disability community.