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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 neurodivergent talent can succeed authentically.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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For Individuals

  • One-on-one coaching

  • Resource and systems navigation

  • Tools for accountability and wellbeing

  • Self-advocacy and communication support

  • Executive functioning support

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For Organizations

  • Training on neuroinclusion and accessibility

  • Guidance on universal design practices

  • Support for reasonable accommodation policy development and implementation

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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.

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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.

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Our Team

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Shannon Parris

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Molly Krichten

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Parag S. Gohel

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Justin Tapp

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Dr. Channing Moreland

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Brittany Otter

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Daniel Hickton, Esq.

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Emily Perry

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With your support, we can change what employment support looks like for neurodivergent mid-career nonprofit and self-employed individuals.

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