Irvine, CA (March 10, 2026) – The Autism Community in Action (TACA) is honored to announce the appointment of Justin Frame and Gita Gupta to TACA’s Autism Ambassadors Group. Established in 2010, the mission of this group of business and philanthropic leaders is to garner support and increase awareness for TACA and autism.\
Frame is a Managing Director at UBS, Global Wealth Management, a premier global financial services firm, where he serves as the Market Executive for the Pacific Desert Market. The business consists of 15 branches across Southern California, Hawaii, and Arizona. He oversees 290 Financial Advisors who manage $90 billion in client assets. Before UBS, he spent 25 years with Morgan Stanley in several roles, including Branch & Complex Manager, Regional COO, and Family Wealth Advisor. Frame is active in his community, serving on local boards including Advisors in Philanthropy and Working Wardrobes.
Gupta is the General Partner at NextStep Ventures, leading a seed-stage impact fund investing philanthropic capital in companies that leverage technology and AI to transform outcomes for underserved areas of child health. Her leadership experience spans from early-stage startups to Fortune 100 corporations, where she has guided products through all stages of market development and spearheaded global initiatives. She serves on several non-profit boards, including the Foundation for Hearing Research, Communication First, California Lutheran University, and the Gupta Family Foundation, bringing her strategic expertise to organizations making meaningful social impact.
“We are deeply grateful to welcome Justin and Gita to our Autism Ambassadors Group,” said Lisa Ackerman, co-founder and Executive Director of TACA. “Both bring extraordinary professional expertise, but more importantly, they share a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and families. When leaders of their caliber choose to stand with families affected by autism, it strengthens our ability to provide hope, guidance, and meaningful support nationwide.
About The Autism Community in Action (TACA)
Founded in 2000, The Autism Community in Action (TACA) is a national 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, support, and hope to families living with autism. Headquartered in Irvine, California, TACA serves families nationwide through evidence-based education, community programs, and direct family support resources. With more than 61,000 active members across the United States, TACA is a trusted resource for families at every stage of the autism journey. Learn more at www.tacanowstaging.wpengine.com
