This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Performance Automall, is Kara Hume!

Dr. Hume is an Advanced Research Scientist at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill, as well as a Research Associate Professor in the School of Education. She has worked with children and young adults on the autism spectrum for 25+ years in a variety of capacities, including a home program therapist, teacher, trainer, and consultant.