Brittyn Coleman is a Registered Dietitian, Autism Nutrition Expert, and the Founder of the Nourishing Autism Collective. She helps parents of children with autism to nourish their kids confidently in a gradual, sustainable way.

Samantha Craft, M.Ed. (a.k.a. Marcelle Ciampi), a respected Autistic author, international ambassador, and inspirational community builder, is best known for her writings found in the well-received blog and book Everyday Aspergers.

Bernie's work has focused on various topics, including insect behavior and sex ratios, social evolution and eusociality, human evolution, genomic conflicts, speciation, placentation, cancer, autism and schizophrenia, and female reproductive disorders. He currently holds a Canada Research Chair in Evolutionary Genetics and Psychology, and was elected a member of the Royal Society of Canada.

Sameer Dahar is a gifted young adult with autism. As he is primarily non-vocal he is a strong advocate for those who have no voice.

After finishing her degree in Medical Anthropology, Kara Darling studied Midwifery and worked in maternal/child health as a Licensed Midwife for almost 15 years including running her own independent birth center, certifying in medical interpretation and translation, and providing prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care.

Ms. Quatiba Davis is a distinguished Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a remarkable career trajectory characterized by leadership, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals and families through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Dr. DeMio's practice focuses on the medical testing and treatment for you and/or your loved one with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Andy is a Mental Health Therapist in private practice and a consultant with Bass Educational Services.

Deborah Donovan, one of the leaders in the field of Daily Life Therapy, has been the principal of Boston Higashi School for the past 13 years.

Dr. Winifred (Winnie) Dunn is Distinguished Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri. She is an expert for her work about sensory processing in everyday life.

Thomas RaShad Easley, Ed.D., is the Assistant Dean of Community and Inclusion at the School of the Environment at Yale University. Dr. Easley is a certified diversity, equity and inclusion consultant who works with academic institutions, corporate entities, and other organizations to help them actualize a strong diversity initiative that welcomes everyone and shifts work culture to be equitable. 

Dr. Marcia Eckerd has been a licensed psychologist since 1985. She was appointed to serve on the CT Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Council, serves on the Clinical Advisory Group of AANE and on the Board of Directors of NeuroClastic.org.

Jeanne Eichler, Ed.D., MOT, OTR/L, MT is a Music Therapist (BMT), Occupational Therapist (MOT), and Educator (Ed.D.) Her private practice TEMPEAUX, LLC/OT on Campus offers customized home, school, and workplace programs and services for adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers.

Jeffrey N. Freed, M.A.T has his Bachelor of Science degree from Temple University and a Master’s degree in Education from Northern Arizona University. He has specialized in working with both gifted children and people with autism for over 35 years.

Elaine Hall is an internationally recognized thought-leader on autism and inclusion and is a pioneer in the use of the arts to enhance quality of life for individuals on the spectrum, creating original content and celebrating neurodiversity.

Dr. Henderson brings a unique blend of expertise in psychopharmacology, neurobiology, and an understanding of human nature to the practice of psychiatry.

Bridget holds a certificate as a DIRFloortime Expert and ICDL Training Leader and dedicates her time to training other professionals, family members, and caregivers in this methodology.

My name is Seamus and I’m an actor based in NY. I grew up in Yonkers and graduated from SUNY Purchase in 2020. I was diagnosed with Autism in late 2020. Since then I’ve embraced the discovery and wanted to learn more about neurodiversity in the world and as well as myself in my craft.

Valerie W. Hu, Ph.D., is a Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC.

Dr. Brooke Ingersoll is a professor of clinical psychology and the director of the MSU Autism Research Lab. Dr. Ingersoll’s research focuses on the development of community-viable interventions for children with autism and their families.