Featured Talk
Who Defines Recovery?
Neurodivergence, Funding, and the Power to Shape Systems
Blending lived experience, nonprofit leadership, and grantmaking expertise, this talk asks a simple question: Who gets to define recovery? Through personal stories and real-world examples, participants explore how funding decisions influence care, how success is measured, and how organizations and funders can design more inclusive, person-centered approaches to recovery.
Recent Speaking Engagements
WEAVE Recovery Conference
July 2026
Managing Up Panel
Hosted by Jim Eskin, Founder of Eskin Fundraising Training
August 2026
Topics I Explore
Neurodiversity & Nonprofit Leadership
How nonprofit organizations can foster a culture of inclusivity, embrace different ways of thinking, and create environments where neurodivergent professionals can thrive.
Lived Experience at the Design Table
Centering lived experience as a form of expertise and designing programs alongside participants.
Fundraising & Executive Functioning
How to navigate the demands of grant writing, fundraising, and leadership responsibilities in ways that fit your brain.
How Funding Systems Shape Care
Understanding how funding decision-making, reporting requirements, and definitions of success influence people’s experiences of care.
Masking, Self-Disclosure & Professional Identity
Too much, or not enough? Showing up as your authentic self in the workplace.