About Kerry


Kerry Magro

Kerry is the Founder and CEO of KFM Making a Difference in The Community, a non-profit organization that is focused on special need housing for disabled individuals in New Jersey. Kerry, a recent Graduate of Seton Hall University works as a part time consultant for Autism Speaks as a Blog Writer. He has also worked as a Disability Advocacy Speaker speaking at several events about his life on The Autism Spectrum.

Kerry says about starting this website, "It is a great honor to have a website dedicated towards making a difference in the lives of others. The reason for the website will be to educate but also to give people an insight on my life and a way of contacting me for future opportunities in consulting, networking, speaking opportunities, etc." Please look to contact Kerry here.

Honors

  • ASA Outstanding Individual of The Year Award (2011)
  • Jersey City, New Jersey, City Hall Resolution Recipient (2007 and 2011)
  • CDC 10th Year Anniversary Honoree
  • The United Nations, 2011 Youth Representative, Department of Public Information, Non Government Organizations (NGO)
  • Geico Achievement Award 2010
  • CVS All Kids Can Award 2007

Projects


KFM Making a Difference in The Community - This idea originated in 2009 in my hometown of Jersey City, New Jersey. I established this as a non-profit corporation focused on consulting and working on affordable housing projects for those with special needs. We are currently seeking non-profit status.

Autism: The College Spectrum - Over four years ago, I decided to start writing a book based on my college experience with a learning disability. It's a self help book which I hope will help others who are or know someone who is thinking about going to a post secondary program. The goal is to have the book finished by the end of 2012.

Scholarship Opportunities - My goal is start a scholarship program for those with Autism by the end of 2012. There aren't many scholarships available as it is for individuals with learning disabilities let alone autism so hopefully this will help those individuals. More information to follow.

Blogs - It's my goal as I continue to work on my book to blog on different topics so readers can learn more about me and what I care about. You can check Kerry's Column for more information on this as well.

Please feel free to email me to learn more about any of the projects above!