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Neurodiversity in Focus: Understanding and Empowering All Minds | March 19, 2026

February 2026
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This session will explore neurodiversity in the workplace, highlighting both the unique strengths and challenges of neurodiverse individuals. Participants will gain practical strategies for fostering inclusion, understanding, and support, and leave equipped to create environments where all minds can thrive.

SESSION FOCUS WILL EXPLORE:

  • Understanding neurodiverse perspectives in professional and social contexts
  • Common misconceptions and barriers faced by neurodiverse individuals
  • Strategies for creating inclusive, empowering environments

 

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Event Details:

Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom

Closed captioning will be available via Zoom. To request any other accommodations, please email: Events@NOD.org
PANELIST
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Lee Judson

Veteran Change-Management Leader

Lee Judson is a change-management leader, coach, and author who helps organizations turn neurodiversity into an operational strength. She brings decades of experience across insurance, healthcare, private practice, and medical devices, where she has led three major corporate transformations—each completed without loss of productivity or a single team member.

PANELIST
Hiren Shukla

EY Global and Americas Neuro-Diverse Center of Excellence Leader

Hiren’s experience spans more than 20 years across accounting, strategy, automation, innovation and change management. He currently enables transformation and innovation efforts at Ernst & Young LLP and is the founder of the Neuro-Diverse Centers of Excellence at EY Global.

MODERATOR
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Margaux Joffe

Global Advocate for Neuroinclusion & Accessibility

Margaux Joffe is a global advocate for neurodiversity and accessibility. After a life-changing diagnosis of ADHD at age 29, she founded the Kaleidoscope Society to empower other women with ADHD and dispel stigma surrounding neurodiversity. Today she is a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist and Founder of Minds of All Kinds, a platform for neurodivergent individuals to learn, connect and lead.