Talk About Curing Autism

Profile Not Current (Last updated: Jan 09, 2026 )

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

Mrs. Lisa Ackerman

CEO/Executive Director Experience

Native of California, Lisa has worked in the retail site selection for the past 20 years. Lisa was a Co-Founder of AnySite Software which was recently sold to MapInfo Corporation. Working with customers like Wal-Mart, Burger King, Shell Oil, Lisa has consulted and sold large solutions for planning and managing the site selection process. In March 2004, Lisa has retired from her full-time job to volunteer with TACA families. Since TACA's inception, Lisa has been recognized in the following ways: 2002 - State of California recognized TACA with a Resolution for accomplishments. 2003 - McKinley Honors "Heros of the Heart" 2004 - Jae Davis Community Service Award from OAR (Organization for Autism Research) 2010 - Passkeys Foundation Ethics Award  

Staff Information

Number of Full-Time Staff 12
Number of Part-Time Staff 11
Number of Volunteers 521
Number of Contract Staff 0

Staff Demographics

Ethnicity
Other 1
Caucasian 15
Hispanic/Latino 1
African American/Black 1
Asian American/Pacific Islander 5
Native American/American Indian 0
Gender
Male 3
Female 24
Not Specified 0

CONTACT

Talk About Curing Autism

17752 Sky Park Circle
Suite 140
Irvine, CA 92614

carolyn.baker@tacanow.org

Phone: 949-570-8933

www.tacanow.org