About Connor J. Archer

Founder, Chairman/CEO & President of The Courageous Steps Project

Connor Archer is the Founder and Chairman/CEO of the Courageous Steps Project. At the age of 3, he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which he still lives with today. A graduate of Old Town High School, Connor also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Technology and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Husson University. In December and January of 2016, Connor was selected as a WLBZ2/WCSH6 Teens Who Care Award Winner, and Maine's Top High School State Honoree and National Honoree for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

In 2016, Connor was selected by the Courageous Steps Project's Board of Directors as the organization’s first Chief Executive Officer & President. In 2020, Connor was selected as the Courageous Steps Project's Board of Directors next Chairman and now serves as Chairman/President & CEO. Connor has continued to fulfill his responsibilities of heading the organization by launching new initiatives to strengthen the overall mission and vision of the organization. Connor also launched several events and side programs that will create a better future for the organization.

Connor, who now resides in Bangor, Maine, has created an organization centered around helping children and families, especially those on the Autism Spectrum. He believes that responding to the needs of children and young adults are crucial to success in this ever-evolving world.”

Alongside the Courageous Steps Project, Connor has launched a consulting business that is continuing to grow and expand. Connor also co-chairs Maine's Executive Student Transition Committee through the Maine Department of Education, a position focused on increasing the access to transition services in Maine, served as a member of the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative's Youth Engagement Transition Initiative, and served as a
strategic advisor for various other initiatives and programs.

Recently, Connor was recognized as the 2022 Autism Society of Maine's Professionals Providing Service Award recipient for his commitment to bettering services for students with various abilities and challenges, including those with Autism, all around Maine. In addition, Connor was inducted into the Husson University Alumni Hall of Fame in September 2023. 

​On Connor’s free time, he likes to be outside, catch-up on some good shows, spend time with friends & family, and stay active.