Anna Catherine Henley, also known as A.C., has been working at the Autism Center since 2023. Originally from Charlotte, A.C. developed an interest in working with autistic individuals while serving as the director for the ACEing Autism program in Charlotte. A.C. led the program designed to coach tennis clinics for autistic children, while in high school. After high school, A.C. completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Alabama, where she worked with various scholars on ADHD related research.
Since joining the center, A.C. has become an invaluable member of our team. She works as a Clinical Research Specialist Senior on our HERO and COMET studies, and frequently volunteers for many of our outreach events, such as our annual Baseball Bonanza. A.C. also serves on the Autism Center’s Taskforce for Racial Equity professional development subcommittee, where she works to support professional development opportunities for all trainees here at the center.
A.C. speaks highly of her experiences here at the center and is so grateful for the many friendships she has developed within our team, as well as the support she receives from her supervisors and peers. In the future, A.C. looks forward to entering a graduate clinical or school psychology program where she can continue to work with children and their families. We are so pleased to have her as part of our team – thank you, A.C., for all that you do!