With over 14 years of experience in supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals and families, I am the Founder and Program Director at IRL Social Skills, a company that offers evidence-based, parent-mediated, and trauma-informed social and communication skills training using current neuroscience-backed nervous system education and UCLA's PEERS curriculum. PEERS is a proven and effective program that helps socially struggling individuals learn how to make and keep friends, gain and retain employment, and develop and sustain romantic relationships.

As a neurodivergent educator who specialized in alternative and augmented communication (AAC) for nonspeaking autistic students and served on autism evaluation teams as a speech-language pathologist, I lead a brilliant and diverse team of professionals who understand first-hand the challenges and opportunities of navigating our strange, sensational social world. I also serve as a member of the Oregon Commission for Autism, where I advocate for representation, resources, and support for the autistic community. My mission is to create a kinder, more inclusive world where everyone can thrive.

Gary Guerriero is the co-owner U.S. Athletic Training and clinical director of Gary Guerriero P.T., P.C. Prior to opening U.S.A.T.C. in 1994, Gary was head Physical Therapist for the New York Rangers from 1983-1993. Gary also worked with the New York Knicks and the New York City Ballet. At the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Gary was the Head Athletic Trainer for U.S.A. Baseball and U.S.A. Track and Field. His involvement with Team U.S.A. also included time with the bobsled, luge, and alpine events at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, New York. In the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Gary was the physical therapist and strength coach for the Modern Pentathlon.

Since opening U.S.A.T.C., Gary has treated numerous world-class and professional athletes, Billboards Top 100 artists and performers, industry icons, and business executives. He was named one of the "55 Best Trainers" in America and #1 in New York. He has been featured most recently in the Financial Times, New York Times, Daily News, Men's Health, Men's Journal, Elle Magazine, and numerous appearances on Eye Witness News with Dr. Jay Adlersberg. Gary has been treating patients for over 35 years and has close relationships with top orthopedic surgeons across the country. He holds a degree in Physical Therapy from Downstate Medical School.