Board of Directors

REACT, INC. mission:

The mission of Research and Education for Autistic Children’s Treatment Inc (REACT, Inc), a non-profit 501(c)(3), is to increase autism awareness, fund individual and family treatments, provide education, fund and support research, and help develop treatment protocols for autism and other neurological disorders, developmental disorders, and chronic illnesses.

Meet the Board
Meet the REACT Board of Directors

Tanya Rebecca Samuels
President

President
Tanya Rebecca Samuels
Tanya is a highly motivated and results-oriented individual transitioning from a background in legal research to a passionate pursuit of advancements in autism treatment and support. Previously, she served as a Real Estate Researcher for 15 years, providing critical support to practicing attorneys. This role honed her analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to synthesize complex information—skills she now leverages in dedication to understanding and addressing the challenges of autism and chronic disease.

Inspired by a deep commitment to improving the lives of individuals with autism, Tanya has shifted her focus to actively contribute to research and expanding access to effective therapies. “Working alongside Maija Hahn over the past few years has been invaluable, providing me with crucial insights and knowledge about the autism community and the latest advancements in research and treatment. This collaboration has solidified my understanding of the complexities of autism and fueled my passion for making a tangible difference.”.

Beyond her professional and research pursuits, she is a strong advocate for health and freedom for all, believing that access to comprehensive healthcare, education, and supportive resources are fundamental rights for all individuals. 

Maija C. Hahn, CCC-SLP
Vice President

Vice President
Maija C. Hahn, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist & Autism Specialist
Maija Hahn is a Speech Language Pathologist and Autism Specialist who has helped develop individualized autism programs in California, Oregon, Washington State, and Michigan.

Maija’s own personal testimony bears witness to the dangers of a one-size-fits-all healthcare approach as not just a provider but a mother to children with multiple neurological disorders and immune dysfunction. She is dedicated to finding answers and healing for her children and countless others who are holding out hope for a better tomorrow.

She has been an outspoken leader in changing the narratives on pediatric neurological diseases in healthcare and continues to support public scientific debate and the free flow of ideas that will lead to solving the puzzle of autism and other developmental and neurological disorders and chronic disease conditions.

Colleen McNatt
Treasurer

Treasurer
Colleen McNatt

Colleen has worked in the nutrition industry for the past 14 years, sharing foundational education as it relates to disease prevention. She is currently focusing her efforts more specifically on the effects of whole-food nutrition on autism improvement and prevention. Before her focus on health, Colleen was a CPA in Atlanta, GA, for 9 years, working for Arthur Andersen LLP and Ernst & Young LLP, where she consulted with clients on IT auditing and ERP system implementations. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1994 with a BBA in Accountancy and Computer Applications. In addition to her professional career, Colleen has been a coach of youth sports, including basketball, soccer, and tennis. She enjoys sports, traveling, and staying healthy together. Colleen is passionate about the mission of inspiring healthy living around the world and is an advocate for reducing diseases like autism for generations to come.

Rachel Atwood
Secretary

Secretary
Rachel Atwood, BSW
Rachel Atwood volunteers for multiple organizations to support truth in science and prevent government overreach while also advocating for special needs children impacted by one-size-fits-all medical measures in schools. She also volunteers for candidates running for office that will support health freedom, parental rights, healthcare choice, and physician autonomy. Rachel was formerly a social worker for abused children and worked for 10 years as an in-house aide for developmentally disabled children. As a result, Rachel has a passion for advocating for children and families that experience discrimination by a medical establishment or individual professionals. Rachel is a mother to a child with developmental delays and autism and continues to search for better solutions in health, science, and therapy to advocate for her son.

Kevin S. Hahn, DDS
Director

Director
Kevin S. Hahn, DDS
Dr Hahn is a Board-Certified General Dentist. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2004 and has practiced in Washington State, Michigan, and now in Florida. He is a father to children with autism, immune dysfunction, and other neurological disorders who has sought answers to his children’s disease processes. He began to independently research toxins in his field of dentistry and became concerned that some dental materials were neurotoxic to his patients. Fluoride and mercury are not as safe as are taught, yet they continue to be propagated through the dental associations. Now he joins his wife in educating others on a variety of toxic exposures and appropriate mitigation strategies to keep his patients and family safe.

Shawn W. Samuels
Director

Director
Shawn William Samuels, CIC
With over 22 years of experience in the wholesale insurance industry, Shawn serves as the Executive Vice President at Amwins Group, a leading global wholesale insurance broker. Specializing in providing innovative insurance solutions, he combines deep sales and technical expertise to craft complex insurance programs for schools, municipalities, and corporations facing hurricane-related exposures. Prior to his experience in insurance, Shawn worked at Ernst & Young LLP, consulting with clients on IT auditing and ERP system implementations. Shawn holds a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Georgia, underscoring a strong foundation in both business and financial principles. Outside of work, Shawn enjoys traveling, golfing, watching football (and following his beloved Georgia Bulldogs), and spending quality time with family.

James Neuschwander, MD, FMAPS
Director

Director
James Neuenschwander, MD
Integrative, Emergency, and Regenerative Physician
Dr. James Neuenschwander is board-certified in Emergency Medicine (BCEM/AAPS), Integrative and Holistic Medicine (ABIM/AAPS, ABIHM), and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM). In addition, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and holds a certification in chelation therapy. He is a member of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, American College for the Advancement of Medicine, and the International Lyme Associated Disease Society. He has been a Defeat Autism Now (DAN!) practitioner since 2007. He has been a member of the Medical Academy Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS) since its founding, a fellow since 2014, and is currently a faculty and executive board member of the organization. He has over 30 years of experience in integrative medicine and over 25 years of experience in emergency medicine.

He founded Bio Energy Medical Center, a multidisciplinary, integrative medical practice located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Since the formation of his practice in 1988, he has treated children and adults with complex, chronic health problems which have not responded to conventional therapies and strives to promote wellness through prevention. Many in Michigan consider him the “Dr. House of Medicine” because no other physician offered proper diagnosis or treatments. His approach consists of searching for and remediating the root causes of disease. He also founded and is co-owner of Creating Brighter Futures, an ABA autism and developmental center, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

James Lyons-Weiler, Ph.D.
Director

Director
James Lyons-Weiler, Ph.D.
Scientist, Medical Journal Editor, Founder of IPAK Edu.
Dr. James Lyons-Weiler is a world-renowned objective scientist who insists that all public health policy should be founded on science. As CEO and director of The Institute for Pure and Applied Knowledge, he has led the fight for choice for those underserved by unethical medicine and public health, including those at risk of vaccine injury. He has testified to committees and legislative bodies on vaccine science to keep policy on track with science. He has personally fought bad public health policy in court and won. An author of three books, he has over 55 peer-reviewed publications, one of which is a study on how the novel Coronavirus proteins induce disease in humans, whether those proteins are in the virus or in the vaccine. He has a consistent message on COVID-19 that differs substantially from both the CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO). He has been determinedly covering COVID-19 issues since January 2020; issuing warnings about the CDC’s fiasco on testing, how the CDC and the WHO were both wrong on lockdowns, and today he has a message on COVID-19 testing that is unlike anything shared elsewhere. He is a true advocate for medical freedom rights, sovereign bodily integrity, and the right to choose what you put into your body. He offers exceptionally informative courses to the public with many different instructors via IPAK-EDU.org.

Christina Parks, Ph.D.
Board Advisor

Board Advisor
Christina Parks, Ph.D.
Cellular and Molecular Biologist
Dr. Christina Parks received her Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan in 1999. She did her graduate research in the field of cytokine signaling, with a focus on elucidating the mechanisms by which genes are regulated (turned on and off). Dr. Parks has spent many years studying the biochemistry of how both pharmaceuticals and natural substances that enter our bodies affect the expression of genes that are essential to our health and well-being. Dr. Parks has been a scientific voice for biological and epigenetic differences in individuals and has explained the need for individualized healthcare approaches. She is a strong voice for the African American population, who are statistically more disadvantaged when it comes to standards of healthcare. She works tirelessly in her search for truth and causative factors affecting biological and molecular processes that adversely affect the health of others.