Kathy Wihlen
HR Manager & Operations Partner
Kathleen Wihlen has been a part of AutismUp since July 2018. Prior to that, she volunteered as the Speaker Series Coordinator and in many other volunteer roles for the organization over the years.
Being a parent of an adult son on the Autism Spectrum, she is keenly aware of the need to have an organization like AutismUp in the Western New York to help support families and provide a variety of opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum. She feels fortunate to be associated with such an amazing team of employees, participants, and volunteers!
Kathleen lives in Pittsford with her husband, two children and dog Hailey. She has a BS in Management Science from SUNY Geneseo, and a MS in Career and Human Resource Management from Rochester Institute of Technology. She has served in leadership positions in various community organizations including PTSA, Stormers Soccer Club and the Brighton Boys Swimming and Diving Team.