Rock Autism Board
MAX MUSCATO
FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & CEO
Buffalo recording artist, philanthropist and Autism brother Max Muscato assembled a well-rounded team to make Rock Autism a success. Max’s passion drives his team to achieve his ever-evolving vision: Rock Autism Multimedia Vocational Programs – training and employing young adults with Autism in the entertainment industries, keeping them free from depression, crime, drug abuse and suicide; all elements of his own brother’s struggles with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
ALEA CONTE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alea Conte is a marketing specialist and licensed event planner who generates community outreach for Autism through Rock Autism benefit events. Alea serves as Volunteer Executive Director of Rock Autism. She oversees the development of Rock Autism Multimedia Vocational Programs and expands Rock Autism’s partnerships with both local and national foundations, Autism non-profits and initiatives to generate new ideas, stronger relationships and a broader network to maximize Rock Autism’s impact in Western New York and beyond.
MARC MUSCATO
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Autism Dad, Former Buffalo Philharmonic Percussionist and 40-year recording and touring music industry professional, Marc Muscato serves as Rock Autism Board Chair. With over 20 years experience advocating for autism in Albany, NY Marc is the conduit for growth and expansion within both the nonprofit and music industries. Marc’s vision for a celebration of Autism was the catalyst for Rock Autism Music Festival.
SPENCER MURRAY
BOARD MEMBER
Currently, Spencer is the General Manager at the Transit Valley Country Club. As a former Village of Ellicottville Trustee, Spencer Murray brought Rock Autism Music Festival and Autism Awareness to the heart of tourism destination Ellicottville, NY in 2018 & 2019. He is a prominent member of the Western New York event and hospitality industries. As a Board Member of the National Association of Workforce Boards and the Erie County and Buffalo Workforce Investment Board Spencer is determined to connect youth with Autism to creative employment opportunities.
ANTHONY KOSOBUCKI
Anthony Kosobucki is the head chef at Duff’s Famous Wings and a nationally recognized bassist with over a decade of experience as a touring instrumentalist and live sound engineer. In his role representing Duff’s Famous Wings, he helps raise company-wide awareness for Rock Autism programming, connecting families across Western New York to the cause through enthusiastic community outreach. Anthony is passionate about creating entrepreneurial opportunities in the entertainment industry for young adults on the autism spectrum.
ROCK AUTISM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
LIVE EVENTS & FILM PRODUCTION
- HOLLY PILATO-SCHARNWABER – FILM PRODUCER | BUFFALO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BOARD MEMBER | SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
- JEFF LUINI – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF “IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA” AND “WELCOME TO WREXHAM”
- JOE CASCIO – JOE CASCIO PHOTOGRAPHY | KALIEDA HEALTH PHOTOGRAPHER
- DAVID TAYLOR – FOUNDER OF EMPIRE STATE CONCERTS | ELECTRIC CITY VENUE OWNER
ROCK AUTISM MULTIMEDIA VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
- JANA MERTZ – PROGRAM COORDINATOR
- TRACY ROZLER – SPECIAL EVENTS & FACILITIES RENTAL COORDINATOR | VILLA MARIA COLLEGE
- JUDY SPERRY – GRANT WRITING & FUND DEVELOPMENT | FREELANCE WRITER
MARKETING & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
- NICOLE CONTE – ASSOCIATE MARKETING MANAGER | MERCHANDISE CONSULTANT
- SUSAN MAGGIO – AUTISM PARENT | SPONSORSHIP OUTREACH
- PHIL CULLITON – SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST & DEVELOPER RELATIONS LEAD | GOOGLE
- DEBBIE ROSS – VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
- SUSAN MUSCATO – BUFFALO CITY MISSION VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
- ROBERT MUSCATO – FORD | ACTOR