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| Actors for Autism Mission Statement |
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| Alisa Wolf strives to create new and innovative programs for children and adults on the autistic spectrum. Her enthusiasm and persistence in her endeavor has made her an invaluable resource to the autism community. Alisa believes that AFA is a platform to help individuals with autism create a future that is productive and meaningful! |
| Meet the Board of AFA |
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Alisa Wolf:
Executive Director/Founder |
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Alisa Wolf is a Television & Media Consultant, Author, Educator, and Producer. Alisa consults with studio executives and film-makers to educate them on developing diverse programming in both film and television. In addition, she coaches actors with disabilities on set, specifically autism.
As an author, Alisa wrote "Acting: for Kids on the Autistic Spectrum" with a forward by Joey Travolta. The book is one of kind which instructs how to address communication and socialization skills to children and adults on the autistic spectrum.
As an arts educator she has created programs in the area of acting, film-making and animation integrating digital media. Alisa has extensive experience in developing and implementing curriculum in a variety of mediums. She created a social skills program for individuals with disabilities which incorporates the arts. Alisa has made appearances on television, film and radio. She is a guest speaker at universities and conferences and is available for speaking engagements and consulting. |
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Charlene Tilton: President |
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Charlene Tilton, star of stage, television, and film is best known as “Lucy Ewing” on the popular TV show, “Dallas.” Fans are happy to see her in the New Dallas which airs on TNT. Charlene has also starred in fan favorites such as “Knots Landing”, “Love Boat”, “The New Love American Style”, “Murder She Wrote”, “Hote”, “Fantasy Island” and “Laverne & Shirley” to name a few.
Charlene is committed to making a difference in individuals with Autism. Actors for Autism is honored to have actress Charlene Tilton as AFA’s new president. |
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Adam Shawn: Vice-President |
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Adam Shawn has extensive experience working with both children and adults on the autistic spectrum for over 15 years. After graduating from Hobart College in New York, Shawn founded Comp-N-Kids which provided schools with media and technology programs. He has a diverse background that encompasses working with a variety of individuals with special needs.
In addition, Shawn is a member of the Directors Guild of Los Angeles where his experience includes being technical director for stage shows, working on such specials as, The Grammy Awards, The Academy Awards, and The American Music Awards. His educational background of media, technology and special needs has made him an invaluable asset to Actors for Autism. |
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Brad Koepenick |
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Brad Koepenick is a professional actor and writer with dozens of national commercials and many television creduts including "Scrubs", "Friends", "ER", "Veronica's Closet", "VIP", "Golden Girls", and "Who's the Boss" Film credits include "Fright Night II", "Pass the Ammo", "Albino Alligator" (directed by Kevin Spacey), "The Distinguished Gentleman" (with Eddie Murphy) and "Sand Trap" (WINNER OF THE FIRST HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL, MOVIEMAKER BREAKTHROUGH AWARD IN 1997).
Brad's Degree in Communications led to casting, writing and producting children's television for Saban, National geographic and NBC. He hosted a comedy/reality pilot called Celebrity Scavenger Hunt. He is a founding member of The Whitefriar Theatre, where he has developed and performed new plays, including David Steen's "Avenue A", "Gift from Heaven" and David Beaird's "Scorchers", which enjoyed a two year run before becoming a feature film with Faye Dunaway and James Earl Jones.
Brad has extensive experience working with young actors and film makers - experience which translated early on into an increasing involvement with education. In 1990, he formed 4 Art's Sake Productions, a traveling enrichment progam which incorporated improvisation, play writing and animation. He ran these programs in over thirty schools and was a frequent guest director at many private schools in the LA area. Brad received the 2006 HART VISION AWARD for California Charter Teacher of the Year, and has served on the board of directors for CETA (California Educational Theater Association), DTASC (Drama Teachers Assocation of Southern California), and Actors For Autism. |
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Stan Taffel: Director |
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Stan Taffel was born in New York City and began his professional career performing in comedy clubs all over the east coast. His gift for impersonations led him to his first tv show, an animated series called "The Toysters", in which he supplied the voices for several characters. His next TV work was starring in "The News In Revue", from 1993 thru 1996 on PBS. He portrayed well known figures from politicians to celebrities in a raucous and irreverent satire based on current headlines.
For his often unpredictable performances, he won three consecutive Emmy Awards in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Currently he can be seen on "New Jewish Cuisine", where he puts a new spin on Kosher cooking. The show airs at different times on PBS stations.
Stan is sought after in Hollywood as a celebrity interviewer. His warmth and humor coupled with his vast knowledge of film and television history make him the perfect host. He has earned the title of "The Walking Encyclopedia of Film and T.V". He is known for his smooth interviewing style, putting Hollywood legends at ease as he recounts details of their career. |
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| AFA Advisory Board |
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David Alan Basche
Kathy Buckley
Al Burton
Coleen Camp
Dave Clark
Bruce Davidson
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Ami Dolenz
Danny Jacobson
John Landis
Bobby Moresco
Joe Mantegna
Fred Roos
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John Schneider
Jerry Trimble, Jr.
Ron Masak
Susan Olsen
Zoe Saldana
Danny Woodburn |
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