Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. in Poughkeepsie has gained another member for its board. The Anderson Center for Autism has joined the Board of Directors and will be represented by Executive Director and CEO Patrick Paul.
“We are excited about joining HVEDC and working toward a better Hudson Valley,” said Paul, who became the executive director and CEO of Anderson Center for Autism in 2017 after joining it in 2000 as the corporate controller. Cumulatively throughout his career Paul has 25 years of working in the not-for-profit sector. Previously he was a trooper for the New York State Police and also worked in banking, investment management and public accounting. He earned a bachelor”™s degree in community and human services from SUNY Empire State College with a concentration in criminal justice, a bachelor”™s degree in accounting from SUNY College at New Paltz and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
For families, the autism community, and public organizations, Anderson Center for Autism is a valuable, compassionate resource providing education, support, outreach services and information aimed at delivering assistance and increasing opportunities for inclusion.
