Bridgette Hamstead

Bridgette Hamstead, MS, is a neurodiversity consultant, educator, and advocate who passionately champions the celebration, support, and inclusion of neurodivergent individuals. With her own experiences as an Autistic and ADHD individual and a parent to neurodivergent children, Bridgette understands the challenges of navigating an often neurotypical-centric world, while also recognizing the resilience and strength within the neurodiverse community. As the driving force behind Fish in a Tree, a non-profit neurodiversity community center in the US, she orchestrates a hub of tailored programming and services, fostering belonging and community for neurodivergent individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Her commitment extends to consultation, fostering community partnerships, and equipping organizations, educators, healthcare providers, therapeutic and other service providers, and employers with neuro-inclusive tools. Named Activist of the Year 2023 and US Representative to the UN for World Autism Awareness Day 2024, Bridgette's vision of a neuro-inclusive society, where the unique perspectives and strengths of neurodivergent individuals are embraced, fuels her tireless work to create a more equitable and vibrant future.