Kelsey Schapker

Kelsey Schapker is the Executive Director for Autism Evansville and has been in her role since May 2022.

After graduating from University of Southern Indiana with her bachelor degree in Radio/Television, Kelsey decided to be a stay-at-home mom and raise her two kids for over six years.

In 2020, Kelsey formed her own nonprofit, CAMSE Kit, named after her son, Camden, who is on the autism spectrum. The kits are in 20 agencies across five states and are filled with sensory tools designed to keep an individual on the autism spectrum calm in the event of a crisis or emergency.

The kits are the pioneer idea in the tri-state area and were the first of its kind in the following agencies: Evansville Fire Department, Evansville Regional Airport, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, Deaconess Hospital Ambulance Services, as well as other agencies in different states. The kits have been used successfully on hundreds of occasions by first responders.

Kelsey’s work with her CAMSE Kits led her to the role at Autism Evansville, where, with the assistance of her Board of Directors, the nonprofit organization provides support, resources, and programs to families affected by autism spectrum disorder.

Kelsey regularly provides community training on autism to Evansville Regional Airport, Deaconess, Evansville Fire Department, SWILEA (Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy), and police officers becoming CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) certified.
In October 2023 Kelsey was the recipient of the Sue Woodson Community Relations Award from then-Mayor Lloyd Winnecke during the Celebration of Diversity awards ceremony.

Kelsey has a deep passion and commitment to families affected by autism, because her family is proof that neurodiversity can be in any family.

The Schapker family enjoys traveling to “the beach house” in Destin every year, having Friday movie nights, and listening to the kids squeal that their dog, Poppy, “has something again, mom!”

Contact information:
Email: [email protected]
812-202-6087