Shannon Penrod
Shannon Penrod identifies as a proud PONI (Parent of a Neurodiverse Individual). Her son Jem was diagnosed with Autism at the age of two and a half after having lost virtually all of his language…
Shannon Penrod identifies as a proud PONI (Parent of a Neurodiverse Individual). Her son Jem was diagnosed with Autism at the age of two and a half after having lost virtually all of his language…
Temple Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and she has been a pioneer in improving the handling and welfare of farm animals. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Temple’s achievements…
Jeremy and Ilana Hamburgh are friendship and dating coaches who empower autistic and neurodivergent adults to find community, make friends, start dating, and find love. Ilana has over 16 years of experience as a special…
Dr. Christopher Shade specializes in the biological, environmental, and analytical chemistry of mercury in all its forms and their interactions with sulfur compounds, particularly glutathione and its enzyme system. He has patented a mercury speciation…
Dr. Rebecca Jackson is an industry leader in optimizing brain performance to drive human performance. She brings nearly 15 years of Brain Balance experience to her role as Vice President of Programs and Outcomes where…
Gabriel Belfort, MD, PhD, is the Vice President of Clinical Development Sciences and Operations at Axial Therapeutics and is responsible for the design, conduct, and data analysis of all clinical trials at the company. He…
Upon passing the California Bar Exam in 2008 and becoming licensed to practice law, Damian began his own practice, one focused on helping clients dealing with difficult life challenges. Damian’s primary area of practice was…
Erin Schirm grew up in Spring Valley NY. Erin attended the Green Meadow Waldorf School K-12 and participated in the Fellowship Community, an intentional community that supported integrated retirement for the elderly. The Fellowship provided…