AutismPro's People
The AutismPro Team is made up of a dedicated group of educators, software programmers, trainers, and marketers. The Team is committed to helping those professionals who work with children with autism make a difference.
Management Team
Brian Neill
Chief Executive Officer
Brian is also chairman of Canadian Business Television (BTV+) and Ciel Satellite Holdings Inc. He founded and managed a communications company, Star Choice (which was named fastest growing company in Canada by Canadian Business Magazine). At Star Choice, Brian developed significant strategic partnering initiatives with major corporations such as Hughes Electronics Corporation, Motorola Inc., Shaw Communications Inc. and Radio Shack.
Cynthia Howroyd, M.Sc., Human Communication Disorders, SLP
President & Founder
Before founding Virtual Expert Clinics, Cynthia Howroyd was a speech language pathologist working with children with autism and the president of the Speech and Learning Institute. From this early experience in the field, she draws her inspiration and drive to make VEC the world's leading developer of educational supports for special needs children. Cynthia also contributed to the design of the software.
Karina Schmidt
Vice President
Karina supervises business development, marketing and human resources, with a focus on developing relationships with clients. As director of product management at Mathis Instruments, she developed key external partnerships and customer relationships in bringing new online technology to the market. As a brand manager at Procter & Gamble, Karina managed sales and marketing in the female market and was successful in reversing share decline and growing sales volume.
Don Spencer
Director of Technology
Don has over 20 years experience as a software developer and senior manager in both the private and public sectors. As the Director of Technology, Don is responsible for establishing the company's technical vision and leading all aspects of the company's technology development. An experienced developer, software architect and project manager, Don was a Division Manager for Caris Geomatics, a global provider of geographic information systems software. He has managed the successful delivery of projects in Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
Donna M. Leggatt
Director of Relationship Marketing
Donna has over 20 years experience in marketing communications in both the private, not-for-profit and public sector markets. Donna is responsible for establishing the company's social vision, relationship marketing strategy, and UserSpeak matters customer engagement program, and overall communications approach. This includes marketing communications that takes the lead to transition from business development to sales with new product launches.