Catherine Hughes is an innovative storyteller and community strategist, currently employed as the Director of Family Support and Community Engagement with Achieving True Self supporting families across several states in the northeastern US. Inspired by raising a son with autism, now 22, she has cultivated a fascinating career spanning over 15 years providing comprehensive support and passionate advocacy for individuals, families and their surrounding communities. She is a servant leader who develops relationships with grace and grit to create, enhance, and promote services and programs that transform lives. She also maintains a blog, The Caffeinated Advocate. She is a sought-out three time best-selling author, editor, speaker and trainer.