Phillip McGruder
Phillip McGruder, a Kansas City, KS native, joined SACK in 2020. Phillip graduated from the University of Kansas in 2017 where he founded the campus group “Believe Autism Matters” (BAM) to raise awareness and education about autism. He was a member of the Kansas Disability Caucus from January 2021 to January 2023 including being an alumnus through the Kansas LEND program from August 2021 to May 2022. Before joining SACK, spent his first two years with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he worked during the NFL season as an Event Services member until July of 2023 to focus on self-advocacy full time. Driven by his personal experience on the autism spectrum, Phillip focuses on supporting families with individuals on the autism spectrum and collaborating with community partners to enhance understanding and support.
Phillip McGruder, a Kansas City, KS native, joined SACK in 2020. Phillip graduated from the University of Kansas in 2017 where he founded the campus group “Believe Autism Matters” (BAM) to raise awareness and education about autism. He was a member of the Kansas Disability Caucus from January 2021 to January 2023 including being an alumnus through the Kansas LEND program from August 2021 to May 2022. Before joining SACK, spent his first two years with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he worked during the NFL season as an Event Services member until July of 2023 to focus on self-advocacy full time. Driven by his personal experience on the autism spectrum, Phillip focuses on supporting families with individuals on the autism spectrum and collaborating with community partners to enhance understanding and support.
