John Lake Vice Chair John is a business technology executive with over 25 years of experience, largely with high-growth companies in the Silicon Valley. He currently serves as CIO for Intapp and has helped build technology organizations for private and public companies, including DocuSign, Aerohive Networks, IBM and Chicago Title Insurance Company. He is an advisor for multiple start-up companies and a volunteer board member with Samaritan House of San Mateo County. As the parent of a son with autism spectrum disorder, John is passionate about helping families successfully navigate the healthcare system, establish a lasting support network and build the life skills necessary to self-advocate and thrive. A Bay Area native, John graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in History and earned his MBA from the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University. A proud father of three, he currently resides in Lafayette, CA with his wife and increasingly independent son.
press release | March 6, 2026 Catalight Academy Grows Leading Nonprofit’s Autism and I/DD Clinical Training Capability Read press release
press release | February 24, 2026 Study Links Poor Sleep to Increased Risky Behavior Among Autistic People Read press release
press release | February 18, 2026 Catalight Researcher Awarded NIH Grant to Study Program Meant to Enhance Educator Training on Supports for Autistic Students Read press release
in the news | February 16, 2026 HITea With Grace Podcast: Modernizing Autism Education and Care Models to Empower Families Read News
press release | February 10, 2026 New Online Screener Offers Path to Autism Diagnosis and Care Read press release
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press release | January 19, 2026 Leading Nonprofit Catalight Brings Value-Based Autism Care to the Global Stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos Read press release
press release | January 16, 2026 Study Finds More Treatment Hours for Autistic Children May Not Lead to Better Outcomes Read press release