The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism today announced the appointment of Chasity M. Fortson, MPH, and Rachelle James Gregory to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. Their addition brings the board to nine members.

"Chasity and Rachelle each bring a rare combination of strategic expertise and genuine commitment to our community," said Shenequa Gresham, President and CEO of the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism. "Their leadership will strengthen our organization as we continue growing our services and our reach. We are thrilled to welcome them both."

Chasity M. Fortson, MPH 

Chasity M. Fortson brings more than 20 years of experience in healthcare finance, revenue cycle management, and regulatory compliance across hospice, home health, and post-acute care. She currently serves as Revenue Cycle Manager for Catholic Hospice, overseeing revenue operations for one of the Southeast's leading nonprofit hospice organizations. Chasity holds an MPH from the University of North Florida and a B.S. in Health Science/Healthcare Administration from Armstrong Atlantic State University, and serves on the SAVANNAHBILITY Task Force and Medicare's Palmetto GBA Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group.

Rachelle James Gregory

Rachelle James Gregory serves as Chief Impact Officer and Vice President of Marketing for Carver Financial Corporation, holding company for Carver State Bank and BHM Bank. She leads brand strategy and community impact measurement for the organization, and helped guide the brand strategy behind Carver's expansion into Birmingham — making it the only Black-owned multi-bank holding company in the U.S. Earlier in her career, she worked at Nielsen and Turner Broadcasting and founded StreamView Consulting, advising clients including Disney, Tiffany & Co., and the NBA. Rachelle is a summa cum laude graduate of Spelman College with a master's from USC's Annenberg School, and serves on the boards of Bethesda Academy, Emmaus House, and Buy Local Savannah.

Established in 2000, the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism (MRCA) is a nonprofit in Savannah, Georgia, dedicated to helping children with autism succeed in school and life. We offer a year-round, accredited day school for students ages 5–21, with small, supportive classrooms rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Beyond the classroom, we provide free advocacy services and training to ensure families, educators, and communities are empowered to support autistic individuals with understanding and compassion.