Development & Family Resources
Find developmental guidance, therapy resources, family support tools, and practical information for every stage of the journey.
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Helping Families Find Light, Guidance, and Community
Providing families affected by Williams Syndrome with trusted guidance, meaningful connection, and support through every stage of the journey.
Our Journey
Our Heartfelt Journey
Inspired by Bella Browne and her journey with Williams Syndrome, The Little Lights Foundation was created to help families find trusted guidance, meaningful connection, and hope from diagnosis through every stage of life.
Bella & Amy’s story
Founder’s Vision
The Story Behind the Light
As Bella’s mother, Amy experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to find the right information and support. Watch her share how that experience became the foundation for a community built around guidance, inclusion, hope, and possibility.
Amy Browne
Founder & President
Our Promise
Here for Families, Every Step of the Way
A diagnosis can bring uncertainty, overwhelming information, and a sense of isolation. The Little Lights Foundation helps families navigate that journey through trusted resources, education, connection, and compassionate support.
Resources
Empowering Families With the Tools They Need
Explore trusted medical, developmental, educational, and community resources designed to help families navigate Williams Syndrome with greater clarity and confidence.
Community & Connection
Connect with local and national organizations, family networks, support groups, and communities that understand the Williams Syndrome journey.
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Medical & Educational Resources
Access trusted specialists, healthcare programs, educational guidance, and resources for navigating ongoing care and development.
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Meet Our Board
Our board brings together lived experience, professional expertise, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of individuals with Williams Syndrome and their families.
Amy Browne
Founder
Amy founded The Little Lights Foundation after navigating a new Williams Syndrome diagnosis as Bella's mother. An entrepreneur and business development executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Pepperdine University and is dedicated to building community for families navigating disabilities.
Louise Browne, M.A.
Board Member
Louise brings professional expertise and personal commitment, having supported Bella and her family from the beginning. An educator, entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and co-host of the Adoption: The Making of Me podcast, she holds a Master's degree in Education and has worked extensively across education and nonprofit organizations.
Cindy D. Johnson, M.A.
Board Member
Cindy brings more than 30 years of leadership in early childhood education, family advocacy, and nonprofit development. She previously led statewide early learning initiatives for the State of Nevada and now consults and trains educators nationwide, with expertise in program development and family-centered solutions.
Karen Frederick
Board Member
Karen brings more than 40 years of experience in corporate finance, project management, and nonprofit governance. After leadership roles with GE Capital and Cooper Tools, she spent more than two decades supporting nonprofits through strategic planning, financial oversight, and board service.
Chester W. Browne
Board Member
Chester brings more than four decades of leadership in the life insurance industry, including executive roles with New York Life and American United Life. As Bella's grandfather, he pairs lifelong business and nonprofit experience with a personal commitment to helping every child with Williams Syndrome reach their full potential.
Our Advisors
Meet Our Advisors
Todd Browne
Advisor
Todd brings decades of executive leadership to the foundation, serving as President and CEO of Tom James, one of the world's largest custom clothing companies, after a career spanning more than three decades. As Bella's uncle, he has a deeply personal connection to the mission and is passionate about expanding awareness, opportunity, and long-term support for individuals with Williams Syndrome.
Owen Browne
Advisor
Owen is a movement specialist and peptide coach focused on integrative health, recovery, and performance. Having supported his sister throughout her journey with Williams Syndrome, he combines expertise in functional movement and wellness education with lived family experience to advocate for quality of life, awareness, and lifelong support systems.
Make an Impact
Donate to Make an Impact
Every gift helps expand access to resources, connection, education, and support for individuals with Williams Syndrome and the families who love them.
General Operating Fund
Unrestricted gifts give us the flexibility to sustain programs, build family resources, cover essential operating needs, and respond quickly as new needs arise for the families we serve.
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Community & Connection Fund
Your gift provides scholarships so families can join support groups, educational courses, community events, and one-on-one guidance regardless of their financial circumstances.
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Health & Education Support Fund
Help families access physical, occupational, speech, and feeding therapies, along with specialized educational and developmental support that insurance often does not fully cover.
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We’re here to help families find the guidance, resources, and connections they need.
- Personalized Support
- Trusted Resources
- Meaningful Connection
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