Beyond Parenting: Advocacy as a Lifelong Mission with Jenn Choi and Anne Cunningham

We all know that FAPE (a Free Appropriate Public Education) is mandated; however, many families hit a wall when they haven’t memorized every procedure or navigated the maze of red tape. That’s where voices like Jenn Choi and Anne Cunningham make all the difference.

Jenn shares her story of raising two autistic children, leaving behind a successful career, and transforming her path into parent advocacy. Anne reflects on her pivot from education into advocacy, bringing her deep knowledge to empower families.

Together, they shine a light on how parents can support their children—especially teens and tweens who are navigating transitions and in need of strong advocacy within the Westchester and NYC school systems. They also deeply understand the barriers of inequity in education and continuously work on projects to ensure their ideas impact all of special education—from Regents exams to the special education funding formula.

Jenn and Anne are true firecrackers: empathetic, resourceful, and relentless in guiding families who may feel lost. They ensure that parents know their rights, find their voice, and never feel silenced in the process.

Connect with Our Guests

Follow Jenn Choi (NYC)
Facebook: Jenn Choi
Website: https://jennchoiadvocates.com/our-team/

Find Anne Cunningham (Westchester)
Podcast: Family Therapist Connections
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-therapist-connections-the-podcast/id1752924856
Website: https://www.advocate4students.com/

Follow Unmasking Social at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unmaskingsocial1
YouTube: Unmasking Social: The Podcast - YouTube