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Einstein Advocates, Austin, TX (2026)

10/16/2026

What an incredible two days at the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain!

We originally came to UC Davis to hear my husband, Josef, speak at the 75th anniversary celebration, but our visit turned into an unexpected opportunity to learn from Dr. Paul Hastings and his colleagues.

Their research explores one of the most fascinating questions in science: How does the brain shape the way we think, learn, feel, and experience the world?

I was especially interested in how researchers from psychology, neuroscience, biology, medicine, and other disciplines work together to better understand the human mind.

With my work in neurodiversity and inclusive education, I found myself thinking about how this research connects to learning differences, identity, and human development across the lifespan.

These two days sparked so many conversations and questions about the connections between scientific research, education, and the lived experiences of individuals and families.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Hastings and his colleagues for generously sharing their time, knowledge, and research.

What began as an opportunity to support Josef became an inspiring learning experience of my own!

10/09/2026

🇬🇧 Oxford 2026!

I’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting at the 13th World Congress on Special Needs Education (WCSNE 2026), November 23–25 at St Anne’s College at Oxford University.

I’ll have the opportunity to contribute in two ways:

🎤 Speaking Presentation
Beyond Labels: Why Inclusion Still Fails Neurodivergent Learners

🌍 Workshop
Global Classrooms, Local Voices: Building Culturally Responsive Inclusive Systems

Both sessions reflect work that is very important to me. Moving beyond simply including neurodivergent learners in our schools and communities and looking more deeply at what meaningful inclusion actually requires.

Through my research and work with Einstein Advocates, I continue to see how culture, educational systems, family experiences, and the voices of neurodivergent individuals themselves must all be part of the conversation.

I’m looking forward to learning from educators, researchers, advocates, and leaders from around the world and bringing those conversations back into the work we are doing to create more inclusive systems.

09/27/2026

🌍 Gdańsk, Poland | European Dyslexia Association Autumn Seminars 2026

What a privilege to speak at the European Dyslexia Association (EDA) Autumn Seminars, hosted at University in Gdańsk, Poland!

My presentation, “Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Across the Lifespan: Inclusion, Identity, and Wellbeing,” explored something I believe deserves far more attention: neurodivergence does not end when childhood does.

From early education through adolescence, higher education, employment, relationships, and adulthood, dyslexia and dyscalculia continue to shape how individuals experience the world.

We need to look beyond academic achievement and remediation and consider the lifelong impact on identity, independence, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to connect with educators, researchers, advocates, and individuals from across Europe who share a commitment to creating more inclusive environments.

Because inclusion is not simply about helping someone succeed in a classroom. It is about creating a world where they belong throughout their lives.

From remediation to belonging. ❤️

09/17/2026

Tokyo 2027 🇯🇵 — I’m excited to share some wonderful news!

My proposal, “Neurodiversity Across Cultures: Policy, Practice, and the Future of Special Education,” has officially passed international blind peer review and been accepted for an Oral Presentation at the 13th Asian Conference on Education & International Development (ACEID2027) in Tokyo, Japan.

This presentation brings together so much of the work I care deeply about: neurodiversity, inclusive education, research, advocacy, and the ways culture and policy shape the experiences of neurodivergent students around the world.

Drawing from my research and studies at the University of Washington, my work through Einstein Advocates, and observations across different educational and cultural settings, I’ll explore how approaches to neurodiversity and special education vary across countries and what we can learn from one another as we work toward more inclusive systems.

It’s also an honor to be returning to Tokyo. Last year, I had the opportunity to spend time learning from the Neurodiversity School In Tokyo (NSIT), an experience that gave me another perspective on how neurodiversity is understood and supported across cultures. I’m excited to return and continue those conversations.

Another step toward making sure neurodivergent voices are not simply included in conversations about education but are helping shape them.

09/10/2026

After dealing with complications following my spinal fusion, I’ve been working hard in physical therapy with one big goal in mind: being strong enough to make this flight and stand up to present a topic that means so much to me.

I’ll be presenting “Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Across the Lifespan: Inclusion, Identity, and Wellbeing” at the European Dyslexia Association Autumn Seminars 2026.

This work is deeply personal, but it is also grounded in my research and studies at the University of Washington. I was diagnosed with dyslexia later in life, after being told I wouldn’t amount to anything. Now, as a mother raising a son with dyslexia and dyscalculia, I bring together lived experience, education, and research to better understand how these differences affect identity and wellbeing across a lifetime.

This presentation is about more than learning differences. It’s about identity, wellbeing, inclusion, and changing the narratives that follow people from childhood into adulthood.

The road to getting there has looked a little different than I expected this year, but I’ve been putting in the work, one PT session at a time. 💙

2 weeks and counting!

08/22/2026

As one of my neurodivergent children has started college shopping, an important question has come up:

What resources are actually available for neurodivergent students on college campuses?

As a parent, educator, and founder of Einstein Advocates, this question is deeply important to me.

As a recent University of Washington alumna, I’ve seen what is possible when universities invest in neurodiversity. In 2025, the Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation awarded UW a $15 million grant to establish the Institute for Neurodiversity and Employment.

But most universities don't have access to that level of funding.

I've also learned that some colleges charge students additional fees for specialized neurodiversity programs, $2,500 per semester at one Virginia college and $3,600 per semester at another university.

That raises an important question:

Should neurodivergent students have to pay thousands of dollars more for the support they need to succeed?

I don't believe they should.

This was part of what inspired my recent visit to Southern Virginia University where I had the opportunity to meet with university leadership and discuss neurodiversity, student success, and what expanded support could look like on a smaller college campus.

We don't need $15 million to begin making a difference. And we don't have to place the financial burden on students.

Donors, grants, foundations, corporate and community partnerships, alumni, and philanthropy can help build and sustain these programs.

During my visit, I was struck by SVU’s emphasis on “Gather. Lift. Launch.” It reinforced something I believe deeply: students need more than admission to college. They need a community where they belong, meaningful support while they are there, and preparation for what comes next.

For neurodivergent students, that support can make the difference between simply attending college and truly thriving there.

My hope is that we can continue finding creative ways through collaboration, donors, grants, and community partnerships to make those resources available without asking neurodivergent students and their families to pay more for them.

That is the kind of higher education I want to help build.

07/29/2026

I am deeply honored to share that I have been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Live Long and Prosper Tribute Award from the Nimoy Knight Foundation.

This award recognizes individuals who embody the values that Leonard Nimoy championed throughout his life with curiosity, compassion, logic, inclusion, and a commitment to building a better future. To be recognized alongside others making a difference is truly meaningful.

As the Founder & CEO of Einstein Advocates, I have the privilege of advocating for neurodiversity, inclusive education, and better opportunities for children and adults around the world. This recognition strengthens my commitment to ensuring every individual is seen for their strengths, supported in their differences, and given the opportunity to thrive.

My sincere thanks to Julie Nimoy, David Knight, and everyone at the Nimoy Knight Foundation for this incredible honor. I am grateful to continue carrying forward a legacy of hope, acceptance, and service.

Live Long and Prosper. 🖖

07/22/2026

Grateful to have attended the 2026 Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS) in Washington, D.C.

It was an incredible experience meeting with Members of Congress and their staff to advocate for students with disabilities and the future of special education. These conversations are an important reminder that every voice matters and that real change starts with working together.

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. I leave encouraged, inspired, and even more committed to advocating for inclusive education and supporting children, families, and educators.

07/15/2026

In just a few days, I'll be heading to Washington, D.C. for the 2026 Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS), July 19–22.

I'm honored to be returning for my second year, joining educators and advocates from across the country to meet with Members of Congress and advocate for students with disabilities and the educators who support them.

This year's summit comes at an important time. We'll be discussing key issues affecting special education, including federal funding for IDEA, the use of public funds for school vouchers, and the future role of the U.S. Department of Education. These conversations have a direct impact on students, families, educators, and schools across the country.

Through my work with Einstein Advocates, I believe advocacy is one of the most powerful ways we can help create more inclusive schools and stronger support systems for every learner.

Thank you to the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE, Special Education Leadership) for bringing us together each year. I'm looking forward to learning, collaborating, and bringing the voices of families, educators, and students into these important conversations.

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06/15/2026

I am incredibly honored and humbled to be featured by the University of Washington.

This journey has taught me that our potential is not defined by labels, setbacks, or how long it takes us to reach our goals. It is shaped by perseverance, support, and the courage to keep moving forward.

Thank you to everyone who believed in me along the way. I hope my story reminds someone that it is never too late to begin again.
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