About Us

At the Tony Richards Leadership Academy (TRLA)-Autism Community, we are committed to helping individuals find their inner courage and voice to develop their full potential. We recognize the potential leadership capabilities of all individuals and we are committed to providing opportunities where they can grow, learn, lead and succeed.

Meet Our Staff and Affiliates

Tony Richards

President and Founder

Dave Bartek

Chief Executive Officer

Beth Kimmel

Autism Curriculum Director

Alex Kimmel

Featured Speaker

Katie Oswald

Facilitator

Jeremy Farrell

Facilitator

Meet Our Board

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Who We Are

OUR VISION

Our Vision is to provide individuals the opportunity to learn, grow, lead and succeed.

The Academy acknowledges and recognizes that all individuals, regardless of any challenges they may face, have immeasurable capabilities and the potential to be leaders. 

“If you can dream it, you can achieve it.” ~ Zig Ziglar

OUR MISSION

We serve and transform the lives of adults in the autism community through ongoing education opportunities, mentoring and support.

OUR VALUES: HOW WE SERVE

We hold foremost that all efforts and actions are focused on doing our utmost to provide high-quality education, coaching, opportunity and service to help individuals achieve their highest potential.

Dignity

We act with respect, kindness, and hospitality to all persons who come to us for education and support.

Integrity

We can be trusted to deliver our services with transparency and moral conviction.

Transformational

We acknowledge the unique needs of each individual and endeavor to serve and transform each person we have the privilege to encounter.

Pragmatism

We coach and develop through practical application and insights, so that learning can be applied from the shop floor to the top floor.

Professionalism

We practice with the highest ethical standards and quality of delivery and service.