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