2012 Inductee

Gregory Okonkwo

Class of 2012Hempstead, NYAutism Society of Long IslandSpecial Needs

About Gregory Okonkwo

Gregory founded the Autism Society of Long Island's family support network after his son's diagnosis, building a community of over 1,500 families and advocating for improved school services and adult programs for individuals with autism.

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