We are thrilled to present a lineup of exceptional speakers who are at the forefront of autism advocacy and research. Their diverse expertise and personal experiences offer invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of the
autism community.
Here’s a glimpse of the distinguished voices you’ll hear at the summit:
Temple Grandin:
Mary Temple Grandin is an American academic and ethologist. She is a prominent proponent of the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and the author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behavior.
Susan Daniels
Susan Daniels holds the position of National Autism Coordinator (NAC), a role established by Congress to oversee the coordination of federal autism research, services, and
support activities.
Stephen Shore
Dr. Stephen Shore, diagnosed with strong autistic tendencies, is a professor,
educator, and author focused on supporting autistic individuals. He serves on several autism-related boards, including Autism Speaks and OAR.
Lawrence Fung
Lawrence K. Fung, M.D., Ph.D., is Director of the Stanford University Project and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Rebecca Beam
Rebecca Beam is Founder and CEO of Zavikon. Previously, she was a founding advisory team member of MindSpark, Inc., dedicated to training and employing adults with autism in technology careers.
Dani Bowman
Dani Bowman, an autistic entrepreneur and founder of DaniMation Entertainment, empowers autistic students through animation. With a BFA and MBA, she is now pursuing a Ph.D. while featured on Netflix's "Love on the
Spectrum."
