Taylor Duffy is a higher education and nonprofit professional that spent most of his childhood competing in tennis tournaments across the country. After undergoing multiple surgeries as a teen, he took a hiatus from the sport and moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida.

Upon graduation, Taylor was appointed by Mayor Jerry Demings and the Board of County Commissioners to serve on the Orange County Disability Advisory Board. As Chair, he serves as one of the region’s leading voices on matters related to disabilities. In 2022, the Arthritis Foundation—the world’s largest organization supporting individuals with arthritis—appointed Taylor to their Orlando Leadership Board.

As Vice-Chair and Chair-elect of the county’s Review Panel for Human Services, Taylor has played an integral role in the allocation of more than $5,000,000 in grants that currently fund over 200 nonprofit programs in Central Florida. As COO and co-founder of PREP Scholars, he also provides career-focused education and mentorship to underserved students in Orlando.

Taylor began working with LSA to unify his passion for tennis with his commitment to improving the health and accessibility of Florida communities. He is grateful for the opportunity to expand his role as a member of the Board of Directors.  

I am a proud member of the Board of Directors for Love Serving Autism, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families. I have a passion for advocating for the autism community and believe that through education, support, and resources, we can create a brighter future for those affected by autism.

In my current role as a Business Development Manager at ADP, I have honed my skills in networking with businesses and professionals to create mutually beneficial partnerships. I bring this experience to the board of Love Serving Autism and am dedicated to using my connections to help grow the organization and its impact.

In my time at ADP, I have learned the importance of strategic planning and collaboration to achieve success. I am eager to apply these skills to Love Serving Autism as we work to expand our reach and create a better future for those with autism.

Vania is a former professional tennis player that reached career high rankings of #3 in the world in doubles and #50 in the world in singles. She is a two-time Grand Slam Doubles Champion, winning Wimbledon and the US Open. She represented players on Tour as a WTA Player Council representative and is currently a consultant for the Women’s Tennis Association and Women’s Tennis Benefit Association. She is a Director At Large on the USTA’s Board of Directors and on USTA Southern California’s DEI committee. She received an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a masters degree in Nonprofit Management from Northeastern University. In her free time, Vania enjoys birdwatching and singing.

Dustin Forman is a nonprofit professional currently working in Development for Back on My Feet, a national nonprofit organization that combats homelessness.  Prior to working in the nonprofit world, Dustin spent time working in higher education.  Dustin is a graduate of the University of Central Florida where he holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and holds a Master of Science Degree in Sports Administration from St. Thomas University.

Dustin was first introduced to Love Serving Autism in 2017 while working for USTA Florida.  During his time with USTA Florida, Dustin worked closely with LSA Founder Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix, assisting in the expansion of programming in Palm Beach & Broward County.  Dustin spent time volunteering to assist with programming both in-person and virtually, leading some of our Saturday morning virtual classes when LSA moved fully virtual in 2020.

Dustin is thrilled to join the Board of Directors and is excited to be part of an organization that he sees making a difference in the lives of its participants. “I feel blessed to be part of the Board of Directors for an organization that promotes inclusion, transforms lives, and creates the skills and confidence to increase the independence of its participants.”

 

South Florida born and raised, Lizet is a loving mother to two handsome boys and a local award-winning REALTOR® with Keller Williams. From a young age, Lizet has always been passionate about helping others. With her large network and relationships, she aims to be a reliable resource to everyone she comes in contact with.

Lizet became involved with Love Serving Autism in 2022 after learning about the organization and witnessing the incredible impact it had on the community. She quickly became part of the LSA team and has helped fundraise over $10,000 for the organization.

Lizet joined the board of directors in 2023 and will be a Legacy again as she continues her efforts to help LSA fundraise more money to not only continue giving back to the community and spreading awareness, but so they can ultimately reach their goal of opening a community center. Lizet has also vowed to give a portion of all her transactions completed in 2023 to LSA and will be hosting events throughout the year.