Cultivating Community Connections
 
My professional mission has always included volunteering my time in the community through the creation and development of programs, tools, and initiatives that champion neurodivergent individuals- from college students and transitioning teens to young adults, caregivers, and families.  I am deeply committed to providing free, equitable opportunities that foster self-advocacy, autonomy, work readiness, leadership, and inclusive community engagement for neurodivergent folks and those with disabilities.

I am also passionate about collaborating with state vocational agencies, community mental health, K–12 schools, and higher education staff to champion transition pathways, after-school programs, and professional Pre-Employment Transition services. Please contact me if you are interested in exploring a creative partnership within this area! Please list the word Partnering in the subject line of your email and send it to: jessica@theneurodivergentcounselor.com. 

Example projects have included:

-The Self-Advocacy Lab for Neurodivergent College Students: An immersive program that helped community college students develop essential skills in self-advocacy, executive functioning, navigating accommodations, and strategic academic management.

-Club Evolution: A community-focused four week summer initiative built for neurodivergent teens to build skills in interpersonal communication, networking, professional etiquette, and other soft skills needed for the workplace.

-Club Envision: A twelve week career-focused incubator letting young adults with autism and ADHD dive into entrepreneurship, small business management, vocational planning, and financial literacy.

-Club Embrace: A specialized eight-week support circle designed to offer restorative space, genuine connection, and peer community for families of autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

-Club Elevate: A structured community program delivering vocational preparation and social skill building for transition-aged young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.