STARS of the Spectrum Program

Spectrum Talent Agency More about STARS of the Spectrum Resources & Support Autism Life Impact Brand We help people with autism achieve their career and life dreams and goals through:

Marketing & PR Content Creation Events Philanthropy Career Enrichment We work with over 80 STAR ambassadors

STARS span over 21 states and growing

STARS of the Spectrum is led BY autism, FOR autism

Industries include music, golf, art, and more!

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STARS of the Spectrum Programs CREATIVES Helping self advocates on 1:1 basis with career & life goals & passions in art, film, acting, photography, animation, & more Creation of sales/income opportunities for their work Leadership/advocacy development: Self-advocates publicly promote respect, inclusion, & opportunities for all people with autism in the workforce Compensated ambassadorship for Flutie Foundation

MUSIC Spectrum of Sound Choir Individualized career growth support (i.e. website creation, , PR, marketing, streaming-service placement) Technical/production/music support for musicians Opportunities for live performances nation-wide

STARS of the Spectrum LF GO Programs (cont.)

GOLF

Providing high-quality, national-level competition for autistic golfers Helping autistic golfers grow personal and professional brands Exposure to potential golf industry employment opportunities Promote golf as therapeutic activity and career pursuit for people with autism

RUNNING

Creating opportunities for Adaptive Runners (runners with autism) to compete in elite marathons and other races Technical coaching and training through 1:1 guides & team coaches Leadership development opportunities as part of greater “Dougie’s Team” program

...AND MORE!

We try to support ANY person with autism who comes to us who is looking to take their career pursuits and passions to the next level.

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STARS of the Spectrum IN ACTION Check out our past STARS of the Spectrum group activations that carry the brand name and encompass our shared mission resulting in increased exposure and brand legacy building.

These are also in-person advocacy opportunities to large external audiences to spread autism acceptance and inclusion.

February 2023 NBA All Star Weekend Salt Lake City, UT

April 2023 Boston Marathon Fan Fest Boston, MA

August 2023 STARS of the Spectrum Fenway Park, Boston, MA

November 2023

Flutie 5K for Autism - Adaptive Scholarship Division Natick, MA

November 2023 New York City Marathon / 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop New York, NY

MEET OUR STARS OF THE SPECTRUM Click on their pictures to learn more about each STAR!

Benjamin Rosloff, Filmmaker / Editor

Connor Thompson, Photographer

CREATIVE

Francine Wooley, Animation & Design

Ben is a freelance filmmaker and actor who has done documentary work for Foot Locker, editing for Bank of America, and more.

Connor attends an arts school where he studies music, photography, vocational skills and independent living skills.

Francine is an animator, illustrator, and designer with a passion for creativity and a desire to tell stories through animation.

Hunter Primmer, Voice Actor

John Miller, Author & Illustrator

Patrick Linehan, Artist

Hunter is an accomplished voice actor whose dream is to voice a large roster of animated characters in TV and movies.

John created his own book series with original characters, The Land of Handom, that is all about stimming with his hands.

Patrick creates colorful, freehand artwork that can closely mimic a photograph. He loves to illustrate Disney movie posters.

MEET OUR STARS OF THE SPECTRUM Click on their pictures to learn more about each STAR!

Adam Mandela Walden, Cellist

Adin Boyer, Singer/Songwriter

MUSIC

C-Quig, Rapper/Performer

Adam has severe autism and is also a music savant attending Berklee. He was featured in two HBO documentaries.

Adin was a contestant on Season 21 of the hit show, American Idol. He is classically trained and teaches high school music.

C-Quig was told by doctors when he was 2 years old that he would not speak. Now he writes and performs his own rap music.

Cierra June, Singer/Songwriter

Gabrielle Zwi, Singer/Songwriter

Jake n’ Sky, Singer/Songwriter Duo

Cierra has performed for the Tampa Bay Rays, the Florida Panthers and it’s her goal to release a hit album.

Gabrielle not only performs music solo, but also leads a band. They are also very involved in autism advocacy.

Jake was a contestant on America’s Got Talent and he can play many instruments.

He performs with his musical sister, Sky.

MEET OUR STARS OF THE SPECTRUM

MUSIC

Click on their pictures to learn more about each STAR!

Jennifer Msumba, Singer/Songwriter

KingCamdentheGreat, DJ

Laura Figliuolo, Singer/Songwriter

Jennifer is a songwriter and producer. She is a Sundance Institute Fellow and a member of American Mensa.

Camden is an aspiring DJ who writes his own house music. He attends college on Cape Cod.

Laura writes inspirational songs about living with autism and it’s her goal to release a hit album and share her music with the world.

Lavender Darcangelo, Singer/Songwriter

MBS, Rapper/Performer

Ne10, DJ

Lavender was an America’s Got Talent finalist in 2023. Her blindness and autism doesn’t stop her from sharing her voice.

MBS is an aspiring rapper and original songwriter. He also attends school studying world building / media.

Ne10 is a DJ from Fresno, CA. He is a soughtafter DJ for events in his hometown and he was a highlihght on his local news this year.

MEET OUR STARS OF THE SPECTRUM Click on their pictures to learn more about each STAR!

Rachel Barcellona, Singer/Actor

Rachel is a singer, actor, model, author, writer and influencer. She goes to Julliard and lives in NYC independtly.

Rice, Rapper/Performer

Rice is a rapper who was separated from his family. His creative outlet to help is through songwriting. His music is about growth.

Spectrum of Sound, Autistic Choir

Spectrum of Sound is our inclusive choir of autism self-advocates with upwards of 25 members from mostly New England.

MUSIC

Sam the Sentient, Rapper/Performer

Sam was diagnosed with Aspergers at age 4 and found songwriting as an outlet. He writes music as an outlet for connection.

Victoria Boateng, Drummer

Victoria uses her gift of djembe drumming to inspire the autism community and women of all races, gender, and creed.

MEET OUR STARS OF THE SPECTRUM Click on their pictures to learn more about each STAR!

Anthony Adelezzi, Handicap: 6

Carter Bonas, Handicap: 9

GOLF

Ian Kelley, Handicap: 9

Anthony is at Methodist University for a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, with a Concentration in PGA Golf Management.

Carter was the Sports Illustrated Kid of the Year and has his own golf brand of sensoryfriendly golf aopparel.

Ian is a golfer who just started his own 501(c)3 nonprofit, the Kelley Golf Academy where he will teach autistic youth golf.

Scott Klumb, Handicap: 18

Thomas Cleek, Handicap: +0.3

Tyler Lagasse, Handicap: 6

Scott is not only a golfer, but also an award winning filmmaker and documentarian. He is also an accomplished public speaker.

Thomas is in the PGA Associate Program and his end goal when he completes the program is to be a Teaching Pro.

Tyler is a Special Olympic USA National Gold Medalist. In 2017, he was awarded an ESPY Award. Tyler is also a singer and a writer.

MEET OUR STARS OF THE SPECTRUM Click on their pictures to learn more about each STAR!

Enchee Xu, Marathoner

Hanna Adams, Marathoner

RUNNING

Kyle Grossman, Marathoner

Enchee has run in the Boston Marathon 3 straight years in a row with his mom. He will run in 2024.

Hanna was born in Medellin, Colombia and was diagnosed with multiple disabilities.

She has run the Boston Marathon 11 times.

Kyle’s autism doesn’t stop him from running in marathons every year. his new goal is to run in the New York City Marathon!

Lumene Montissol, Runner & Athlete

Mike Palmer, Marathoner

Shane Johnson, Triathlete

Lumene Montissol is so fast her teammates call her “lightning”. She competed in the Special Olympics USA Games in 2022.

Mike found his sense of belonging when he started running. He is the Team Captain of Dougie’s Team for Autism.

Shane is a student at Appalachian State University studying Graphic Design. He loves to compete in triathlons.

MEET OUR STARS OF THE SPECTRUM Click on their pictures to learn more about each STAR!

Andrew Roberts, Sports Broadcaster

Armani Williams, NASCAR Race Driver

+ MORE!

Britini D’Angelo, Influencer / Emcee

Andrew is a Park Scholar at Ithaca College studying broadcasting. He has worked with the Bruins, Woo Sox and many sports teams.

Armani is the first openly autistic NASCAR driver. He goes to college and his NASCAR career is just beginning.

Britini was on the TV show, Big Brother. She is a martial artist, teacher, singer and public speaker who is passionate about advocacy.

Elizabeth Bonker, Communication4All

Ethan Fineshriber, Martial Arts

Jeremiah Josey, Pastry Chef

Elizabeth is most recognized for giving her college’s commencement speech using her iPad. She advocates for nonspeakers.

Ethan is most known for being the green Power Ranger. He is a decorated martial artist and animal lover.

Jeremiah was the first openly autistic graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He is also an author & influencer.

Thank You

The Flutie Foundation stands ready to partner and activate in mission-centric ways that meet Converse’s Social Community Impact goals for 2024.

Liz Monroe Director of Marketing of Flutie Foundation 508-244-1525 emonroe@flutiefoundation.org