Meet the Board
Sage Canyon Autism Foundation is led by a volunteer board of directors who bring professional expertise, lived experience, and a shared commitment to building community for autistic individuals and their families. They are therapists, executives, administrators, and (above all) people who believe no family should navigate this journey alone.
Damon Bryan, MFT
Co-founder & President
Licensed therapist, autism specialist, ultrarunner, and dad; he founded Sage Canyon so no family journeys alone.
Tarah Neujahr Bryan, RYT, RCYT
Co-founder & Vice President
CMO, yoga teacher, and mom of two neurodivergent kids; she co-founded Sage Canyon because nature grounds us all.
Linda Hansen
Director & Treasurer
Driven by compassion, nature, and art; she champions safe spaces where everyone’s awesome uniqueness is celebrated.
Emily Thomas, MFT
Director & Secretary
Mental health therapist with 25+ years supporting teens and families; loves the outdoors and baking cakes.
Kaylene Zimmer
Director
Trail lover, veteran advocate, and 39-year VA retiree who never stops finding ways to serve.