Lee Burdette Williams is the Executive Director of the College Autism Network, an organization committed to improving access, experiences and outcomes for college students with autism. She worked in higher education and student affairs for almost three decades, including serving as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Wheaton College (MA) and Dean of Students at the University of Connecticut. As a student affairs professional, Lee served in a variety of areas including student activities, residential life, orientation, student conduct, and admissions. She has taught in student affairs graduate programs at the University of Vermont, the University of Connecticut, Appalachian State University, Western Michigan University, and the University of Maryland. Lee holds a Ph.D. in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Maryland College Park and an M.Ed. in community counseling from Salem State University. Her undergraduate degree is from Gordon College (MA). Lee is a frequent contributor to Inside Higher Ed and the Chronicle of Higher Education, and is the author of two professional books, one on peer education and one on learning communities. She writes and presents on a variety of topics, most often on student mental health, autism in a college setting, student culture and conduct, and leadership in student affairs.

Dr. Devora-Jones serves as Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at Coastal Bend College, a Hispanic-Serving Institution in rural South Texas, where she leads the institution's Title II compliance efforts ahead of the April 2026 deadline. In her role, she supports faculty in ensuring course accessibility through collaboration with CBC's Title III team, which provides regular professional development and Quality Matters credentialing. Previously serving as Dean of Student Services & Accessibility, she brings extensive experience supporting students with disabilities and continues to advocate for accessibility across the institution. A recognized community autism advocate, she holds an Ed.D. in Learning and Organizational Change from Baylor University, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology, and a B.S. in Elementary Education.

Bree Callahan, M.Ed., serves as the ADA Coordinator at the University of Washington, where she leads efforts to advance the University’s strategic priorities around access and accessibility. She brings over two decades of experience in higher education, including fifteen years directing disability services offices across three universities. Her background spans admissions, academic advising, and residential life, with deep expertise in determining accommodations and consulting on ADA compliance across digital, physical, and programmatic domains.

Bree has held leadership roles with the Washington Association on Post-Secondary Education and Disability (WAPED) and the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and has contributed to two Washington State Legislative Task Forces focused on improving transitions and transfer pathways for students with disabilities. She currently serves on the AHEAD Board of Directors and the advisory board for UW’s DO-IT program. A frequent speaker at state and national conferences, Bree shares insights on advancing disability access, leading institutional change, and designing inclusive systems that foster equity and student success.