About the Dan Marino Foundation
Founded by Dan and Claire Marino after their son, Michael was diagnosed with autism in 1992, the Dan Marino Foundation has a long and distinguished history of life-changing programs and services with the mission to "empower individuals with autism.” Today, 1 in 36 children is diagnosed with autism in the United States. To ensure support is given to those who need it, ninety-four cents of every dollar donated to the Foundation goes toward programs and other initiatives which have included:
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center
Marino Autism Research Institute
Marino Adapted Aquatics
Marino Campus accredited post-secondary schools
Hub2Connect
Local and nationwide autism organizations
Through grants awarded by Google, the NFL Foundation, and Magic Leap, the Dan Marino Foundation leads in offering technology solutions that address barriers to employment and independence encountered by individuals with autism. The Foundation is a Charity Navigator 4-star organization, GuideStar Gold Seal Charity, and Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Mary Partin
Chief Executive Officer
Betsy Christy
Executive Director of Finance
Susan Morantes
Executive Administrative Director
Steffen Lue
Executive Director of
Business Development
Lauren Ferguson
Director of Educational Services
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Daniel Marino
Founder/Chairman
Claire Marino
Founder/Secretary/Treasurer
Mary Partin
Director/Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Marino
Director/Advisory
Anthony Galvin
Director/Advisory
Francis Fraenkel
Director/Advisory
Ralph Stringer
Director/Advisory
John Duffy
Director/Advisory