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Kirby Lentz

Kirby Lentz, Ed.D., is the past president and CEO of the Chileda Institute, a residential facility for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. With a doctorate in educational leadership from St. Mary’s University, Kirby has more than 30 years' experience in education and administration for persons with developmental disabilities, the last 18 with children with autism spectrum disorders. He has spoken to parents and professionals at local, state, and national conventions, and has experienced the "other side of the table" as a parent seeking the hopes and dreams of his own children.