Neurodiversity Navigators
Neurodiversity Navigators advances equity, belonging, and opportunity by supporting neurodivergent mid-career nonprofit and self-employed professionals.
We provide the resources, training, and coaching they need to thrive, and we help their workplaces build inclusive and accessible environments where all talent can succeed authentically.
Many neurodivergent folks suffer in workplaces that aren’t designed with their brains, energy, or work styles in mind. We help individuals and organizations navigate these challenges, including:
Barriers to Belonging
For Individuals
Struggle to navigate workplace processes like accommodation requests, policies, and unwritten expectations
Limited access to affirming professional development and career advancement opportunities
Difficulty finding trusted resources and support systems tailored to neurodivergent needs
Burnout and reduced wellbeing from working in environments not designed with neurodiversity in mind
For Organizations
Lack of clear policies and practices for accessibility and accommodations
Uncertainty about how to support neurodivergent employees while maintaining organizational effectiveness
Missed opportunities for innovation, retention, and leadership development when neurodivergent talent isn’t supported
Organizational cultures that unintentionally exclude or create barriers to participation
Empowering People, Transforming Systems
Neurodiversity Navigators bridges individual growth and organizational change.
We support neurodivergent professionals in building the skills, strategies, and self-awareness to succeed, while equipping workplaces with the tools and practices to become truly neuroinclusive.
This two-pronged model ensures that progress for individuals translates into long-term cultural change.
For Individuals
One-on-one coaching
Resource and systems navigation
Tools for accountability and wellbeing
Self-advocacy and communication support
Executive functioning support
For Organizations
Training on neuroinclusion and accessibility
Guidance on universal design practices
Support for reasonable accommodation policy development and implementation
Creating a More Inclusive Future
By supporting both neurodivergent professionals and the organizations where they work, we improve experiences and expand opportunities, not just for today’s leaders, but for the neurodiverse professionals who follow.
Together, we’re making Pittsburgh’s nonprofit and entrepreneurial ecosystem more inclusive, accessible, and resilient.
Led by Lived Experience
Our team members are neurodivergent themselves. We know firsthand that we do well when we are well and that wellbeing fuels capacity, leadership, and innovation. This perspective grounds our work and strengthens our ability to support both individuals and organizations.
Our Team
Shannon Parris
Molly Krichten
Parag S. Gohel
Justin Tapp
Dr. Channing Moreland
Brittany Otter
Daniel Hickton, Esq.
Get Involved
With your support, we can change what employment support looks like for neurodivergent mid-career nonprofit and self-employed individuals.