The Autism and Neurodiversity MasterClass is researched, written, designed, illustrated, filmed, and presented by neurodivergent folk, and features 28 of the worlds’ leading Autism and neurodiversity educators, advocates, researchers, thought leaders and concept originators.
Meet the MasterClass dream team.
CORE TEAM
Rachel Rowe (she/her)
Rachel is an Autistic/ADHDer based in Byron Bay, Australia but grew up in the UK. She received her Autism diagnosis at the age of 47, and her ADHD diagnosis at the age of 49. She is a highly motivated social impact entrepreneur, neurodiversity advocate and creative leader. She is passionate about driving life changing outcomes for Autistic people around mental health and wellbeing, employability, economic participation, education and ultimately life expectancy. Rachel is a leader in the evolution of a balanced and respectful relationship between Autistic young people, their families and all peoples. She is mum to two beautiful daughters. One Autistic, one allistic. Rachel is the founder of Autism Camp Australia, and the founder of The Autism & Neurodiversity MasterClass.
Travis Saunders (he/him)
Travis has a long and passionate history of advocacy for Autistic Australians as a father, educator, speaker, as Vice Chair of Autism Camp Australia and a member of the Australian Autism Research Council. Travis produced and presented the award-winning ABC podcast The Parenting Spectrum. In 2020 he was awarded Autism Spectrum Australia’s Parent/Carer of the Year. In 2023 he was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to investigate models of support in North America that enable Autistic people to access and enjoy bushwalking. He is the founder of Inclusive Trails, offering outdoor recreation programs for neurodivergent adults. Travis began identifying as neurodivergent in his late 40’s following years of research after his son’s Autism diagnosis. Travis is the proud father of a non-speaking Autistic son who communicates using a letterboard.
Sonny Jane Wise ‘Lived Experience Educator’ (they/them)
Sonny is a multiply neurodivergent, based in South Australia, who received their diagnosis at 8 years old. Sonny is on a mission to build a neurodiversity affirming future where neurodivergent individuals are no longer labelled or viewed as disordered. As a queer, disabled and multiply neurodivergent advocate, public speaker and influencer, they use their lived experience to provide affirming education on Autism and ADHD in order to encourage neurodivergent individuals to work with their differences as well as accept and celebrate their differences. Sonny is also a former peer support specialist who holds formal qualifications in both psychology and counselling so they are particularly passionate about teaching mental health providers and organisations on what it actually means to be neurodiversity affirming through conferences, summits, workshops and private consultations.
Bec Secombe ‘The ND OT’ (she/her)
Bec is Autistic. She received her diagnosis at age 41. She has been working with neurodivergent children, teens and adults for 20 years as a registered occupational therapist and art therapist in Australia. She is a self-confessed study enthusiast, and is passionate about spreading neuro-affirming practice in her current home town of Hobart, Tasmania. You can also find Bec on her Facebook page The ND OT, where she showcases the beauty of Autistic Glimmers through drawings and is dismantling the ‘ablearchy’ one drawing at a time. Her current passionate interest is in the area of PDA, where she is fostering parent support groups and advocating for the CPS model. She will try her hand at any art form, from watercolour to pottery and gets great joy from editing, copywriting and creating content.
Lauren Melissa Ellzey ‘Autienelle’ (she/her)
Lauren Melissa is a Black multiracial, queer, and Autistic self-advocate, author, educator, influencer, and activist. She received her Autism diagnosis at the age of 23. Through writing and presenting, she highlights the inequitable systems that oppress queer, BIPOC, and disabled folks. In particular, her young adult novels Boy at the Window and Gimmicks and Glamour emphasize the importance of belonging for queer, neurodivergent youth of colour. Professionally, she supports Autism inclusion in K-12 schools. She holds a Masters in Science in Library and Information Science and resides in New York City in the US.
Sohni Ali ‘Peach Canvas’ (she/her)
Sohni is Autistic. She is a self-taught illustrator based in the U.S., better known as peach_canvas. She received her OCD diagnosis at the age of 20 followed by Autism/ADHD diagnosis at 29. She was unable to pursue traditional forms of the arts in school due to her severe case of palmer-hyperhidrosis (sweaty hands). Sohni graduated in software engineering sciences which led to her uncovering her passion for digital media arts. Drawing supports her mental health and she enjoys working on projects that align with her advocacy work around neurodivergence. Sohni is also an avid drone pilot and a home DIYer, hobbies that she greatly enjoys with both her husband who is dyslexic and a daughter who is hyperlexic.
Dee Fuller (she/her)
Dee is an Autistic/ADHDer, who received both of her diagnoses at the age of 41. She believes that movement is the magic that fuels her body and unleashes her creative mind, and she would like to share this concept with other autistic and neurodivergent individuals to assist them with living their best possible life. As a self-coached endurance athlete, Dee has used her strengths-based approach to become an elite-level endurance athlete, ranking thirteenth in the world in her age group in long-distance triathlon, and having previously set records in ultra-distance triathlons. Currently, Dee works one-to-one with young neurodivergent children, helping them to build confidence through unhampered, self-directed play in outdoor pools and parks. Dee resides in Queensland, Australia.
Lydia Zahra (they/them)
Lydia is Autistic. Lydia received their Autism diagnosis at the age of 5. Lydia is a registered music therapist and holds a Masters Degree in Music Therapy. Lydia aims to create a safe, accessible, neurodiversity affirming and inclusive music therapy space. Lydia feels honoured to work as an Autistic music therapist, as their experience aids their understanding of diverse populations. Lydia also works as a carer at Autism Camp Australia in Victoria.
FILMMAKERS
Bea is a queer neurodivergent filmmaker who has (almost) graduated from Film School in Victoria, Australia. Diagnosed with ADHD aged 19, they specialise in the audio side of film production and strongly believe all professions can and should be inclusive to everyone. Despite the common challenge of sensory overload, Bea views their ADHD brain as their hidden superpower and finds they are able to solve problems in unique ways. They are in the early stages of setting up their own sound recording business and are passionate about creating more accessible spaces on film sets.
Jon is a screenwriter, director and cinematographer. Originally from the UK, he now lives in Los Angeles with his wife. He was diagnosed with ADHD at age 34, after a close friend shared their experiences with neurodivergence and it all sounded eerily familiar. Initially graduating with a Masters Degree in Chemistry, Jon retains a passion for science and the natural world, and loves taking care of the local hummingbirds.
Max received his Autism diagnosis at the age of 24. He is a professional filmmaker who can be found working on all manner of projects from narrative films to product advertising and charity productions, many of which feature themes of representation and inclusion. Max is always excited to work on video project which support a good cause and is a big advocate for film/video as an outreach and learning tool. Max is based in rural Essex in the United Kingdom.
Erica is an ADHDer who received her diagnosis at the age of 30. She is passionate about social impact filmmaking and views the art of filmmaking as not only a creative outlet but also as a tool to instigate the change you want to see in the world. She is the mother of three cats and resides in New South Wales, Australia.
Mariah Gates, a Canadian-born Australian-based actor, producer, filmmaker, and yoga instructor, received her ADHD diagnosis at age 37. Previously she also studied healthcare and worked in support work. She often wondered how all of these pieces fitted together – her recent Inclusive Producing attachment with Bus Stop Films and late ADHD diagnosis, her diverse interests, numerous hobbies, and career path finally make sense. Fuelled by her passion for inclusivity within the screen industry and beyond, she believes that sharing stories and knowledge through filmmaking is a courageous act which can foster a sense of belonging in both the viewer and the storyteller.
THOUGHT LEADER/EDUCATOR/ADVOCATES
Callum is an Autistic, ADHD writer, creator and self-advocate based in the UK. He was diagnosed Autistic in his teens and ADHD last year at the age of 26. He creates uplifting and educational content on Autism, ADHD, mental health and LGBTQ+ issues, exploring sensitive issues with tact and celebrating neurodivergent and queer culture with candid humour. He encourages other neurodivergent people to take pride in their differences and recognise that they and their experiences are valid and important, and he is passionate about promoting awareness, understanding, acceptance and inclusion of neurodivergent people. He has written for The Independent and Wondermind, and he is currently writing his first book.
Carly is a British Autism advocate, working in the field since 2008. She was diagnosed Autistic at 32 years of age. Her advocacy work for the inclusion of Autistic women and girls has involved media/news interviews, guest speaking at universities and at the UK parliament. Carly became the first British Autistic woman to address the United Nations on Autistic female rights. She was made an MBE in the 2017 New Year’s Honours list for services to Autism. Her book Safeguarding Autistic Girls: Strategies for Professionals was published globally December 2021. Carly now works as NHS Lead of Co-Production for Autism and Learning Disabilities London and as an independent member of the Ministry of Justice within the public appointments system. Carly is the mother of three daughters, two of whom are also Autistic.
Carole Jean was late identified at age 39 as ADHD and Autistic and is the mum of two neurodivergent boys. Carole Jean is the author of Unleashing Sustainable Energy: A Strategic Approach to Transforming Spicy Burnout for ADHD/Autistic Professionals, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator specialising in Burnout for Minds of All Kinds Restoration. She is the Founder/CEO of Mind Your Autistic Brain and host of Beyond Autistic Burnout talk show, a top 5% podcast on Spotify. Carole Jean has been recognised as one of the Top 50 Neurodivergent Global Evangelists by Neurodiversity World, shortlisted for Neurodivergent Achiever of the Year 2023 and nominated to the Community Choice Awards by Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards hosted by Genius Within. She lives in Alabama, USA with her husband and two dogs.
Ceri is a colourful advocate and uplifting thought leader, based in South Australia, who was relieved to discover her neurotype at age 30. After leaving the teaching profession due to severe workload-related anxiety [undiagnosed ADHD], her neuroaffirming psychologist was quick to see the clear signs of a neurodevelopmental difference and begin guiding her to understand how ADHD can look different for girls, women, and AFAB individuals. With a family full of AuDHDers and ADHDers, Ceri is passionate about educating her online communities via Instagram and TikTok. She is now a qualified ADHD Coach who has supported hundreds of adults to embrace their chaos, honour their fluctuating energy levels, and feel their big feelings – without shame or guilt. She is known for her big laughs, border collies and bright dungarees.
Chris is a British Autistic advocate, award-winning writer and international speaker, also a novelist and a former teacher (mainstream primary and special education). In 2015, four years after receiving his Autism diagnosis (then classified as Asperger Syndrome) at the age of 25, he launched Autistic Not Weird to share his insights from both a personal and professional perspective. The venture has seen him attract over 170,000 Facebook followers and over 3 million page hits on his website as well as speaking engagements as far away as India and Sydney Opera House, Australia. He is the author of the novel series Underdogs, a series of dystopia books with heroes from a special school.
Em Rusciano is an Australian writer, singer, stand-up comedian, self-titled maximalist power queen, neurodivergent magic brain, lover of the absurd and host of award-winning podcast Emsolation. The show has over 90,000 dedicated ‘Emsolators’. Em’s weekly social media reach is around 10 million. Her fanbase and community is fierce, loud, and passionately loyal and includes a growing neurodivergent audience. Em was diagnosed as an ADHDer at the age of 42 and Autistic at age 43. In 2023 Em addressed the prestigious National Press Club of Australia on the subject of ADHD. She shared her very raw and real experience and called for policy reform from the Australian Federal government. Em has been widely praised for the speech and the effect it’s had on helping to remove the stigma around neurodivergence. Em lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and their three children.
Emily is an Assistant Professor within the Neuroscience program and the Department of Psychological Sciences at Loyola University, New Orleans. Her Ph.D. (2014) in Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology was followed by a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) and then a three-year research postdoctoral fellowship, performing both clinical and basic Autism research. Emily’s research has included the investigation of the genetic basis of Autism from a paleogenomics (ancient genetics) viewpoint. On the clinical side, she also studies Autism’s overlap with hereditary connective tissue disorders such as ehlers-danlos syndromes and fragile X premutation. Emily enjoys collecting antiques, traveling to other countries, knitting, collecting fossils, spending time with her family and a good strong cuppa tea!
Em is the Autistic and ADHD Speech Pathologist and Illustrator behind the social media accounts NeuroWild, and busy mum of three AuDHD kids, based in Newcastle, Australia. Em was diagnosed in 2022, at 33 years of age. Following her diagnoses, Em noticed a distinct lack of resources about neurodiversity and decided to make her own. NeuroWild has grown very quickly and is now spreading neurodiversity-affirming resources far and wide. When not NeuroWild-ing Em can be found working as a Speechie, on book projects, leading professional workshops and mentoring other clinicians. Em hopes that one day the world will be a safer, happier place for neurodivergent people.
Sid is a non-speaking Autistic, based in Sydney, Australia, who was diagnosed aged 2. He learnt to communicate using a text-to-speech device as a teenager. Sadly, because both the educational and medical communities did not presume competence for Sid, he received little in the way of a formal education or targeted therapy. Sid has a great curiosity about the nature of Autism and the way it affects him. He wants to make a contribution to the understanding of Autism. His recently published book An Unspoken Story documents his struggles with communication and sensory challenges and how his discovery of an alternative system of communication was transformative for him. He would like to explore the potential AI holds and is hopeful it will lead to greater support for some of the challenges he faces. See full transcript of interview.
Jac was identified as Autistic at 25 years old, and as ADHD at 34. Jac is a psychologist and emerging Autism research leader working as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. In late 2019, Jac made their TEDx debut with a viral talk that has attracted more than 1.4 million views to date. Jac is an Autistic activist working in pursuit of social justice and committed to creating real-world change that benefits Autistic people, in the areas that matter most to the Autistic community. Jac believes that Autism research can be most meaningful and impactful when it is conducted by and with those it is intended to serve – Autistic people. Jac is proudly neurodivergent and queer, and shares their life with their equally-neurodivergent partner; an enthusiastic Labrador; and a disgruntled bearded dragon.
At 3 years old Jason was diagnosed with global development delay and Autism. He did not speak until he was eleven years old and could not read or write until he was eighteen. Jason is currently Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education. His appointment in March 2023, made him the youngest-ever Black academic to hold a Professorship at Cambridge and one of the youngest academics ever appointed to a Professorial Chair in Oxbridge’s history. His research focuses on race, education, intersectionality, mental health and neurodiversity. Outside of academia, Jason has been a prolific fundraiser; having raised over five million pounds for eighty national charities, winning numerous prodigious fundraising awards.
Katie was late identified Autistic and ADHD in her 40’s. She is the founder and visionary leader of Yellow Ladybugs, a national Autistic charity based in Victoria, Australia. The charity empowers Autistic girls, women and gender diverse people. Katie has been at the forefront of driving life-changing outcomes for Autistic people in Australia, through innovative programs, podcasts, books, conferences, and tireless systemic advocacy to shape policy and drive systemic change for her neurokin. Katie has been nominated for Australian of the Year. Katie is the proud (and somewhat exhausted) mother of two ladybug teens, which only fuels her determination to change the world. She spends her time dopamine chasing anything that sparkles, glitters or meows.
Keith was diagnosed dyslexic in his mid-40s, and since his diagnosis has been on a journey to understand his dyslexia and support others. Keith has over 30 years of operational and strategic policing experience in the UK. He is currently the Chair of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales and is passionate about reducing the overrepresentation of children with speech language and communication needs in the youth justice system. He was appointed by the UK Prime Minister as a commissioner on the UK Commission for Race and Ethnic Disparities, chairs other organisations, is a mentor, public speaker and leadership facilitator. He is driven by fairness and as he progresses on his journey to understand his dyslexia he wants to support other neurodivergent people to be the best version of themselves.
Kristy Forbes is an Australian based Autism & neurodiversity support specialist. She was formally diagnosed as Autistic, ADHD and PDA in her late thirties and early forties. Kristy’s work is informed by her extensive professional experience as an educator (Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary teaching), as an integration aide to children with social, emotional and behavioural differences, and as a childhood behavioural and family support specialist. Kristy has degrees in Political Science, Education, Literature, Film and Art. Her most valuable insights, however, come from lived experience. Kristy is the parent to four neurodivergent children, all with varying neurodivergent experience and expression including being non speaking, apraxia, dyspraxia, tourette’s syndrome and PDA.
Lauren Melissa is a Black multiracial, queer, and Autistic self-advocate, author, educator, influencer, and activist. She received her Autism diagnosis at the age of 23. Through writing and presenting, she highlights the inequitable systems that oppress queer, BIPOC, and disabled folks. In particular, her young adult novels Boy at the Window and Gimmicks and Glamour emphasize the importance of belonging for queer, neurodivergent youth of colour. Professionally, she supports Autism inclusion in K-12 schools. She holds a Masters in Science in Library and Information Science and resides in New York City in the US.
Liz Prountzos (she/her), is a self-diagnosed ADHD mother of four, who is also a level 3 Rapid Prompting Methods (RPM) certified practitioner and owner of Autism on Point, in Melbourne, Australia. Liz studied and practices as a RPM teacher to her daughters as well as over 20 other non-speaking, complex or challenged speakers across Australia.
Amelia Prountzos (she/her), Liz’s eldest daughter, is an Autistic non-speaker (with a lot to say). She received her Autism diagnosis age 2. Amelia had learned to spell her thoughts and knowledge by pointing to letters on a board or stencil. She loves horse riding, airplanes and travel, spending time at the beach, reading and writing poetry.
Poppy Prountzos (she/her), Liz’s youngest daughter is a bundle of energy. She is currently going through formal Autism assessment but was informally diagnosed at 3 years old. Poppy has complex speech, including scripting and echolalia. She’s able to speak, but not always able to communicate the things she wants to say. Poppy is epileptic and this can also impact her communication capabilities. Poppy loves lego, puzzles, walks on the beach and gymnastics.
Sarah Winnett (she/her) is a self-diagnosed ADHDer, currently seeing formal diagnosis. Sarah is a level 2 RPM practitioner and she has been working with the Prountzos family since she was 18. Sarah is a devoted RPM teacher and communication partner and dear friend to Amelia and Poppy. See full transcript of interview.
Lou is an Autistic educator, content creator, speaker and writer. She was diagnosed as Autistic at age 15. Lou documents her journey to finding her place in a neurotypical world, creating educational content to empower others on the journey of finding their place too. She is passionate about using her lived experience to create change and build a world where neurodivergent people can be their authentic selves. Lou delivers Autism training, contributes to roundtables with members of the UK parliament and advises organisations on Autism accessibility. Lou is currently studying for a degree in education.
Luke is a Senior Lecturer in Autism in the UK with over thirty years of experience working in the Autism field as well as having a plethora of Autism-related experience outside of his professional life. He has authored six books on Autism and is a multiple award winner including lifetime achievement awards for an Autism professional. With several media appearances and as a recognised international speaker Luke is dedicated to promoting his vision of ‘Autopia’ – an Autistic utopia in which all Autistic individuals are accepted fully in their own right without the constant battle to do so.
Lyric Rivera is the US based founder of NeuroDivergent Consulting and author of the best-selling business ethics book Workplace Neurodiversity Rising. Lyric runs the blog NeuroDivergent Rebel and is known as the pioneer of the #AskingAutistics hashtag, where simple questions prompt open-ended responses that Autistic people can quickly chime in with and invites participants to engage each other in conversations related to the topic. This hashtag connects people who would not otherwise have a reason to engage with each other and fosters a collective understanding of the Autistic experience. Lyric received their Autism and social anxiety diagnosis at age 29, and their ADHD diagnosis at age 34.
Maisie is an openly Autistic inclusivity trainer and curriculum designer from San Francisco, USA. After receiving her diagnosis at the age of 50, she started Autism Career Pathways, a nonprofit working to remove barriers to employment for neurodivergent job seekers. Maisie dreams about a future where neurodivergent children thrive to be their best Authentic selves, because everyone sees differences as growth opportunities. Through her nonprofit’s events and training, Maisie helps workplaces become more neurodivergent friendly. Autism Career Pathways is also building a networking platform for Autistic professionals, entrepreneurs and businesses to collaborate for a sustainable inclusive culture.
Megan is a multiplying neurodivergent, 2E dyslexic, dyspraxic, gender queer, PDA Audher, with complex synaesthesia and lived experience trauma, based in Victoria, Australia. She was diagnosed Autistic at 43 and ADHD at 44. Megan has worked in the field of psychotherapy for 19 years. She works in a multimodal interdisciplinary approach combining up to 20 evidence based therapeutic frameworks that she uses in a neuroqueering way. She has a fierce passion for all things complex trauma and neurodiversity affirmative mental health. They also have specialist knowledge in synaesthesia and hyperphantasia and the intersection with neuro mapping or affective treatment. She is highly auto didactic, loves quantum thinking, everything antiques, music and nature. She has two beautiful cats and is mother to a multiply neurodivergent PDA Audher teenage son. Megan likes to read medical papers to fall asleep.
Dr. Walker is a writer, educator, transdisciplinary scholar, and futurist known for her foundational work on the neurodiversity paradigm and Neuroqueer Theory. She is senior aikido instructor at the Aiki Arts Center in Berkeley, California, a core faculty member at California Institute of Integral Studies, and managing editor of the worker-owned indie publishing house Autonomous Press. She found out she was Autistic when she was in her early 30s, but no longer finds such labels meaningful. Dr. Walker is the author of the influential essay collection Neuroqueer Heresies, and also writes speculative fiction and the urban fantasy webcomic Weird Luck.
Rachel is an Autistic/ADHDer based in Byron Bay, Australia but grew up in the UK. She received her Autism diagnosis at the age of 47, and her ADHD diagnosis at the age of 49. She is a highly motivated social impact entrepreneur, neurodiversity advocate and creative leader. She is passionate about driving life changing outcomes for Autistic people around mental health and wellbeing, employability, economic participation, education, and ultimately life expectancy. Rachel is a leader in the evolution of a balanced and respectful relationship between Autistic young people, their families and all peoples. She is mum to two beautiful daughters. One Autistic, one allistic. Rachel is the founder of Autism Camp Australia, and the founder of The Autism & Neurodiversity MasterClass.
Sandhya was identified at age 33 as an Autistic ADHDer. As a psychologist, she advocates for neuro-affirming supports to become mainstream practice amongst allied health and schools, delivering workshops both nationally and internationally. Growing up in Singapore and moving to Melbourne, Australia, she appreciates the importance of including diverse voices when talking about community. Sandhya authored two children’s books, The Brain Forest and The Rainbow Brain, of which the former has made Amazon Australia’s top 100 books. Having always had her nose in a book as a child and doodling in class growing up, she hopes to inspire the next generation to keep loving the things they love hard, and to grow up with a deep sense of their identity.
Sara is an artist and part-time neurodiversity advocate who received their diagnosis of Autism at the age of 27 and a diagnosis of otherwise specified dissociative disorder (OSDD) aged 34. Sara is best known for their video essays exploring misunderstandings and unconscious bias around Autism, under the pseudonym Agony Autie. More recently, their work focuses on Autistic friendly forms of nervous system regulation to promote mental health, self-esteem, identity and trauma recovery pathways. Their current special interests involve the field of neuroscience, somatic therapies and destigmatising the distressed and traumatised neurodivergent mind.
Shadia is an Autistic ADHD advocate and consultant based in Victoria, Australia. They are currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) and Cert IV in Animal Behaviour and Training, with the long-term goal of specialising in Autism and animal-assisted therapy. Shadia was formally identified as Autistic at the age of three, generalised anxiety disorder at 14, and ADHD combined type at 23. Being non-binary, they enjoy discussing the intersectionality of Autism and gender diversity. They are also a proud ambassador of Yellow Ladybugs, an Autistic-led organisation that supports young Autistic girls and gender diverse people. Shadia lives with their assistance dog trainee Arwen and their mother Jane.
Wenn is an Autistic ADHDer, a poet and family man whose Autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia were diagnosed in 1993-1994, when Wenn was 42yrs old. Wenns’ ADHD was recognised in 2003, and in 2013 he recognised his true gender as male. Wenn is passionate about Autism, mental health, all things LGBTQIA+ and building understanding of neurodiversity and neurodivergence across the generations, professions and the world. He is a neurodivergent practitioner tutor for Birmingham University, UK, and an Adjunct Associate Professor with Curtin University, WA, Australia. Wenn is a key theorist in the development of the Monotropism theory of Autism, he loves all things in nature, but especially birds. Wenn resides in Victoria, Australia.
Yenn Purkis is an Autistic and ADHD advocate and author. They were diagnosed as Autistic at the age of 20 and ADHD at the age of 45. Yenn is the author of 13 published books and has presented all over the world including for TEDx Canberra. Yenn has received many awards over the years including the 2016 ACT Volunteer of the year award and the 2019 ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Award. Yenn is passionate about advocacy and loves their work. Yenn also has a Masters Degree in Fine Art. Yenn lives in Canberra, Australia with their kitty, Sunflower.