01/31/2026
Today we'd like to feature our Advisory Council Member, Philip Buchanan, PhD, FACMGG, a visionary leader who also served as our Board Chair until June 2023. As a medical geneticist and clinical cytogeneticist, he brings a unique, expert perspective that helps us better understand and serve the autism community.
Under Dr. Buchanan’s steady leadership, our organization reached milestones we once only dreamed of:
- Expanded Reach: We grew from serving 100 students in a single county to supporting over 1,600 children, teens, and adults across the entire state.
- Organizational Scaling: He guided us through a period of incredible growth, moving from a $250,000 budget to a $7 million budget.
- Strategic Partnerships: He was instrumental in securing a research partnership with Duke University and a major contract with the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities, ensuring our programs are evidence-based and sustainable.
- Resilience: Dr. Buchanan led us through the challenges of the pandemic, ensuring students never felt isolated by helping us transition to a virtual delivery model.
Phil, your dedication, expertise, and heart for service have helped us become the leader in helping neurodivergent individuals find the voice within themselves. We are so fortunate to have you as a part of the Voices Together family.
Thank you for everything you have done and still do on our behalf!