What I do
Professional Speaker, Coach & Consultant
Over the past 20 years, I have engaged with numerous audiences on different topics related to autism, diversity, equity & inclusion. I am a subject-matter expert and present myself with heart and humor!
My recent presentations include:
- PROMOTING & OPTIMIZING LEARNING FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM for Gavilan College
- FROM ACCOUNTANT TO ADVOCATE for Boston Scientific, a leader in hiring people on the autism spectrum
- COME TO LIFE DURING A PANDEMIC virtually in countries around the world
- HOW TO COME TO LIFE! on the TEDx stage
- COMPETENTLY COMMUNICATING AUTISM at the 2019 Toastmasters International convention
- PROMOTING PARTICIPATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES & THEIR LEADERSHIP at the 2019 United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, ACTIVE PARTICIPATION at the 2019 United Nations World Autism Awareness Day
- COME TO LIFE! at the LA5 Rotary Club of Los Angeles
Other roles include:
- Consultant to HR training staff of Fortune 500 companies
- On-set advisor for the Netflix series ‘Atypical’
- Soft skills instructor for Uniquely Abled Academy students
- On-set advisor for the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Autism Awareness Video
- Co-facilitator for BE SAFE community safety events