Polly Winde Surhoff
Co-Founder Pathfinders for Autism
Polly Winde Surhoff, is an Ellicott City, MD native, lifelong and college All-American swimmer, member of multiple US Swimming National Teams and an internationally recognized competitive swimmer. She brought home a silver medal from the Pan Am Games, and finished 5th at Worlds in 1982. Polly is recognized in the Maryland athletic hall of fame, housed at Camden Yards. This busy mom of four adults is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with Autism and their families. Polly is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she met her husband, former Baltimore Oriole, BJ Surhoff. Together with fellow parents, they founded Pathfinders for Autism in 2000.
April 1, 2025
Becky Galli & Polly Surhoff on 25 Years of Autism Impact
Sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union
In this heartfelt episode, Becky Galli and Polly Winde Surhoff reflect on 25 powerful years of impact through Pathfinders for Autism—a nonprofit born from personal journeys and fueled by community. They share the origins of their mission, the evolution o…