What I do

Professional Speaker, Coach & Consultant

Over the past 25 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
    My Wife, Rosetta, and Me with Dr. Temple Grandin after our keynotes at the Autism Connect conference in Orlando, Florida, USA!

    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
    “Life doesn't come to you...it's up to YOU...to COME TO LIFE!”
    THOMAS ILAND