The Work

Speaking

National Stage: Presented at TIC CON,, the Tourette Association of America’s national conference.
Workshops: Led interactive Zoom sessions for the TAA on the practical "how-to" of self-advocacy.
Panels: Joined CHADD for live discussions on the intersection of TS and ADHD.

Community

Advisory: Currently serve on the Education Advisory Board for the Tourette Association of America.
Leadership: Served as Board Secretary for the Marion Alliance for Racial Equity.
Visuals: Provided original art and design for the Marion Alliance for Racial Equity.

Advocacy

Education: Co-created a self-paced Tourette Syndrome In Schools module with the University of Florida.
Tools: Designed accessible ways to engage & learn about ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and self-advocacy; bridging the gap between being told to "speak up" and actually knowing how.

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