Meet Our Team

Kelsey Bohlke, MS, is the Assistant Director for Emory Oaks, a program to help autistic students navigate Emory University during their time on campus. She also partners with other on-campus departments and organizations to ensure they feel confident in their ability to support and include neurodiverse students in the campus community and co-teaches Emory’s neurodiversity course with Dr. Segall. Ms. Bohlke received her BA from Emory University and an MS from Georgia State University. She currently resides in Atlanta with her family.

Matt Segall, PhD, directs the Education and Transition Services programs at the Emory Autism Center including the Monarch School Based Consultation and Training program, the Individualized Transition to Adulthood Plan and the Emory Oaks college support program. The central theme of these programs is to consult in educational settings and facilitate inclusive and accessible educational experiences for autistic learners. Dr. Segall also sees adult clients in the Counseling Clinic and co-teaches an undergraduate seminar at Emory called "Reflections on Neurodiversity." Dr. Segall received his PhD from University of Georgia. He is originally from the Baltimore suburbs but has lived in Georgia for over 15 years now and during his free time, Dr. Segall enjoys cooking, live music, watching football and chatting with friends. 

Charis “Kay” Rodgers, MS, (she/her) is the 2025–2026 trainee Support Navigator for Emory Oaks and a fourth-year doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology program at Mercer University. She has over five years of experience working with autistic individuals in research, assessment and therapeutic settings. As a Black neurodivergent future psychologist, she is passionate about the intersections of neurodivergence, self-esteem, race and culture and mental health. At Emory Oaks, Kay provides one-on-one student support, facilitates the weekly support group and body doubling sessions and assists with Oaks projects and events. In her work, she takes a neuroaffirming, person-centered approach and is passionate about supporting students in developing their identities, building self-acceptance and feeling comfortable showing up as themselves. In her free time, Kay enjoys creating (fashion, art, digital media, etc.), cozy gaming and spending time with her loved ones, including her two guinea pigs, Zuko and Aang. She looks forward to connecting with the Oaks community and supporting students as they pursue their goals at Emory.