RUTH AMBER GRISTAK is a two-time bestselling author (You Can’t Buy a Halo and EMOETRY); former newspaper editor and has acted in top films and television series. She leads a Top-10 Business Group on Myspace and has received millions of views to her personal You Tube page.

In 2009, the former Ohio University Bobcat became involved with the International Center for Autism Research & Education, Icare4autism. Gristak now works as the Chief of Staff for the altruistic organization. She is focused on increasing public awareness of autism and connecting with those touched by the neurological disorder. Gristak’s full bio is available to view at www.gristak.com