From the Mailroom to the Boardroom: YOUR ROLE IN BUILDING A NEUROINCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
Join NEXT for AUTISM and the Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation for a live panel discussion on neuroinclusive hiring and employment.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Discussion begins at 10:00 AM
University of California, Los Angeles
Special thanks to UCLA, UCLA-CART, and Mychal's Bakery for generously donating their space and services.
Attendance is free. Registration is required.
Please note: This panel will not be live-streamed. A video of the panel will be shared after the event.
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MODERATOR
Ferose V.R., SVP Head of SAP Academy for Engineering, SAP AE
PANELISTS
Jennifer Scott Bond, Human Resources Director, Aramark
Her experience spans fast-paced and diverse organizations, including hospitality, healthcare, and nonprofits. Jennifer is particularly passionate about engaging the neurodiverse workforce, bringing empathy and inclusivity to all employment experiences.
Tim Goldstein, Technical Program Manager, Google
Using his Neurocloud™ concept, he explains how to support the neurodistinct worker. Tim has taught to universities, global companies, groups, and individuals and in his book, Geeks Guide to Interviews.
Amy Gravino, Relationship Coach, Consultant, and Autism Sexuality Advocate, Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services, A.S.C.O.T Consulting
Ed Lynch, Executive Director/Founder, Mychal's Learning Place
What began as a modest after-school program serving 16 students has grown over the past 22 years. Today, Mychal's offers an adult program, operates a commercial bakery, provides T-shirt printing and embroidery services, and most recently, opened a Café. Through Mychal’s Learning Place children and young adults with developmental disabilities feel safe, loved, and encouraged to achieve independence and build self-esteem.
As of August 6, 2024. Subject to change.
ABOUT THE HOSTS
NEXT has been transforming the national landscape of services for people with autism for 20 years. From founding the first charter school in New York to exclusively serve children with autism, and the establishment of a professional training center with Hunter College to the creation of the renowned Center for Autism and the Developing Brain with New York-Presbyterian, Columbia and Cornell, NEXT for AUTISM has always been at the forefront of building programs that enhance the lives of people with autism and their families. As we look ahead, we remain laser focused on ensuring a bright future for autistic adults because we believe that we all deserve to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
The Foundation is dedicated to making an impactful change around the world by funding innovative solutions and programs that enrich communities and serve the common good. The Foundation's grant making focuses on local, national, and international organizations that support medical & healthcare research, education, mental health, intellectual and physical diversities, human rights & social justice, women & girls empowerment, and emergency responses.