Why Catalight Our Team Our vibrant culture brings great people with bright minds together Help Create a Path Our purpose-driven teams are creating a pathway to a more impactful future. They are developing innovative strategies, empowering others and fostering an inclusive environment that embodies our core values to ensure we grow responsibly. We believe the things that make each of us unique, make us stronger together. Our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) serves as a guide for all who wish to join us on our path. From our purpose, partners and providers to our leaders and job candidates, we are seeking to create a more diverse and equitable world where everyone belongs. We celebrate the progress made so far, and we know there is more work to be done. Here are the actions that we’re taking: Building empowered communities Ensuring accountable leadership Driving systemic change Catalight Leadership Team Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP Chief Clinical Officer Gokhan Metan, M.Sc., Ph.D., NACD.DC Chief Technology & Risk Officer Jeff Bruner, CMA Interim Chief Financial Officer Natalie Margolis Chief of Staff Rodrigo Mahs Executive Vice President, Growth & Innovation Susan Armiger President & Chief Executive Officer Tara Kousha Chief Wellbeing & Experience Officer Teri Kuehnast Chief Marketing & Impact Officer Tracy Gayeski, Psy.D., MBA Chief Health Officer Trent Iden Executive Vice President, Operations Catalight Board of Directors Benjamin Stefancic Treasurer Connie Santilli Chair Danielle Yafuso Board of Directors Elaine Lam Board of Directors Fran Olson Board of Directors Jennifer Lee Board of Directors John Lake Vice Chair Kurt Garbe Board of Directors Marty Hodgett Board of Directors Natalie Margolis Secretary (non-voting) Learn more about our News and Research READ OUR NEWS
press release | April 21, 2026 Collaboration Connects Early Autism Diagnosis with High-Quality, Outcomes-Driven Care Amid Industry-Wide Access Issues Read press release
in the news | April 3, 2026 Fielding Scholar-Practitioner Susan Armiger Featured in CNBC Documentary on Brain Health Read News
in the news | April 2, 2026 CNBC Documentary Highlights Brain Economy Strategies Through Value-Based Care Read News
in the news | March 24, 2026 Frontline Honors Award Winner: Sara Mathews, Vice President, Network Operations, Catalight Read News
in the news | March 16, 2026 States Move to Cut ABA Therapy Payments as Medicaid Spending Spikes Read News
press release | March 6, 2026 Catalight Academy Grows Leading Nonprofit’s Autism and I/DD Clinical Training Capability Read press release
