Curiculum Vitae

MAIN EXPERIENCE

Going the Distance

Founder, Autism/Neurodiversity Self Advocate and Public Speaker

Freelance/Consultant | Seekonk, MA | May 2021 – Current

Avid writer, presenter, speaker, and blogger promoting the field of autism and neurodiversity throughout the US and globally. Web based influencer with over 2000 active followers on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

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Co-founder and Benefactor

Boca School for Autism | Boca Raton, FL | July 2023-present

Co-founded the Boca School for Autism while as member of the now defunct Unicorn Children's Foundation Board of Directors which is purposed for supporting students with developmental and behavioral differences.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

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Online Instructor

The Arc of Bristol County | Attleboro, MA | April 2025-Present

Instructor for the Arc of Bristol County's Day Hab Program containing of individuals with developmental differences. Classes are 10 weeks and cover interests such as Disney, Classic Film and Television.

Advisory Board Member

Ernie Els Center for Autism | Jupiter, FL | June 2023-Present

Member of Advisory Board for the Ernie Els for Autism along with 12 other neurodivergent individuals advising the Board of Directors on the operations of the organization.

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Disability Inclusion Leadership Member

Massachusetts Rehabiliation Commission | Hybrid | April 2024-July 2025

Member of Disability Inclusion Leadership participating in events and projects that supports individuals with physical and developmental differences throughout the state of Massachusetts

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Online Instructor

Attleboro Enterprises | North Attleboro, MA | June 2023-Present

Instructor for the CBDS Transition Program containing of individuals with developmental difference. Classes are 10 weeks and cover interests such as Disney, Classic Film and Television

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Unicorn Village Academy Instructor

Unicorn Children’s Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | February 2023-June 2023

Instructor for classes for students between the ages of 16 and 30 with developmental differences. Classes are 10 weeks and cover interests such as Disney and Classic Film and Television.

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Flutie Fellow

Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism | Framingham, MA | October 2022-Present

Serves as an ambassador for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism by participating in organizational events and activities while also obtaining support in seeking ultimate career goals as a self-advocate and public speaker (ex. speaking at events, trainings, conventions, conferences, etc.)

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Basic Member

Council for Exceptional Children | Washington, DC | August 2022-November 2022

Serves a member for supporting teachers and families in the field of special education through virtual and in person speaking engagements, fundraisers and other various activities.

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Member of Board of Directors

Unicorn Children’s Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | July 2022-January 2024

Served on a board of directors devoted to overseeing the operations of Unicorn Children’s Foundation. Responsibilities include but not limited to include voting, offering suggestions and participating in community activities.

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Junior Board Member

Unicorn Children’s Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | September 2021-June 2022

Serves on a board of young neurodiverse professionals overseeing the operations of Unicorn Children’s Foundation while also taking part in activities to promote team building within the Unicorn Children’s Foundation and it’s partners.

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Core Team Leader

Autism Tree Project Foundation | San Diego, CA | September 2021-Present

Assists and Participates in a leadership role for organizational events and activities for clients and their families served by Autism Tree Project Foundation. Also takes part in events and activities with community partners affiliated with Autism Tree Project Foundation.

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Moderator

Global Autism Project | New York, NY | April 2021-April 2022

Oversaw the Mighty Networks platform for “Autism Knows No Borders” with three other moderators. Purpose is to create engagements between community members around the globe.

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Weekly Panelist

Hope Education Services | Hackensack, NJ | April 2020-November 2020

Participated in weekly virtual series named “Ask an Autistic” with other neurodiverse adults covering various topics and issues related to autism and neurodiversity.

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Core Volunteer

Autism Tree Project Foundation | San Diego, CA | October 2019-September 2021

Supported organization by participating in supporting role for Autism Tree Project Foundation’s 2019 Neuroscience Conference which includes participating on Living Autistic Panel. Also participated on board for proposed Sweet 16 Gala, originally scheduled for April 2020, that was cancelled due to Covid-19 Pandemic.

In addition, I also participated in weekly virtual segments called “Lunch and Learn” where members of the community would be featured to talk about their experiences or profession.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma

Seekonk High School | Seekonk, MA | June 2007

SALS (Self Advocacy and Leadership Series) Training Certificate

South Shore Support Services, Inc. | Cohasset, MA | December 2020

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Seekonk High School (Class of 2007)

A. Founding member of PEER Helping Network later named SPEAK

B. Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators Association (MSSAA) Principal’s Leadership Award (Presented by Principal Marcia McGovern)

C. Seekonk High School’s Student Leadership Award (Presented by Principal Marcia McGovern)

Published contributing author of the book “This Is Autism” by Jessica Leichtweisz and Aidan Allman-Cooper (2020)

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