Community has always been at the heart of everything I do. Whether I’m helping individuals find acceptance and guiding them on their personal journey toward discovering their strengths and purpose, educating teachers, medical professionals, and businesses about the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals, or informing the public about neurodivergence in general, my mission remains the same. For me, it’s not just about offering support—it’s about building a community where people feel empowered to embrace their neurodivergence and thrive in every aspect of their lives.

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This is why my work in the nonprofit sector is so vital to me. It’s what revitalizes me at the end of the day and fuels my drive to create change. As the Operations Director for the Men’s ADHD Support Group and a board member of Dueling Minds, an AuDHD Support organization, I’m committed to providing the resources and understanding that I never had growing up.

I know firsthand the pain of living without these resources. Growing up, I was misunderstood by everyone around me—my parents, my teachers, and even my friends. They saw my neurodivergence as defiance or as an oddity, and I was constantly pressured to fit into molds that weren’t made for me. This led to a deep sense of alienation, and I spent much of my teens and twenties turning to addictive behaviors, homeless and lost, simply trying to survive a world that refused to understand me.

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Everything shifted when my oldest son was diagnosed with ADHD. It was like looking into a mirror, reflecting my own struggles and experiences. For the first time, I had to truly confront my neurodivergence. But even with my wife’s incredible support, it took three more years for me to receive my own diagnosis—a delay that’s all too common for those of us over the age of 30. Like many neurodivergent adults, I faced significant delays in getting an accurate diagnosis. This ultimately included Autism, which meant navigating life without the support I needed for far too long. By the time I finally had the right knowledge and medication and had begun to find balance, the damage had already been done. Years of unmanaged ADHD and Autism had taken their toll, eventually leading to a career-ending mental health crisis in my corporate project management role.

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That injury, though devastating at the time, became the catalyst for something far greater. A year later, with the arrival of twins, I knew I needed to reframe my life. I realized that my neurodivergence was not a weakness, but a strength—a unique lens through which I could help others. I made it my purpose to create a world where my children would have access to the resources I never did, and where people like me wouldn’t have to fight so hard just to be understood.

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Through Creating Order From Chaos, my coaching and consulting practice, I keep community at the heart of everything I do, guiding neurodivergent individuals to embrace their unique strengths and discover their purpose. My mission goes beyond offering support; it’s about fostering a world where neurodivergence is understood, celebrated, and empowered—not just by us, but by parents, educators, medical professionals, businesses, and society as a whole. Together, we can create lasting change—a world where every mind is valued for its strengths, and everyone has the tools and support they need to thrive in all areas of life.

 

Let’s work together to build that community and make this vision a reality.