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About The Neurodiversity Alliance
The Neurodiversity Alliance is the largest online community and network of neurodiversity clubs, providing students with scholarships and paid internships, mentorship, and awareness campaigns.
Mission
Our mission is to improve the educational experience and outcomes of students who learn differently, while growing the neurodiversity movement for a more equitable and inclusive society for all. Together, we envision a world that fully embraces and values neurodiversity.
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About The ND Alliance:
thendalliance.org/about/
Media inquiries:
[email protected]
Annual Report & Impact:
thendalliance.org/2025-annual-report/
Bios & Headshots
David Flink
Founder and CEO
David Flink is a social movement leader on the front lines of the learning rights movement, pushing for all learners to be seen, heard, and valued. Diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at a young age, David later committed his life to students with learning differences. David regularly speaks to audiences ranging from students and educators to social entrepreneurs, policymakers, and corporate leaders, which include keynote addresses at conferences and universities.
Jesse Sanchez
President
Jesse is a dynamic leader and storyteller whose work and life embody the power of neurodiversity. From founding The Neurodiversity Alliance’s Eye to Eye Mentoring chapter as a UC Berkeley student to serving as President of The Neurodiversity Alliance, he has spent over a decade championing inclusion while navigating his own experiences with ADHD and learning differences. His journey spans building mentoring programs, leading in the tech sector, and guiding national initiatives that elevate neurodivergent voices. As a father of three, including a son on the spectrum, Jesse brings both professional expertise and personal insight to every stage, inspiring audiences to see the brilliance in every mind and rethink what leadership and success can look like.
Student Ambassadors
Our Ambassadors are enthusiastic individuals who have been part of The Neurodiversity Alliance programs, including the Eye to Eye Mentoring Program, and have a passion for sharing their stories and amplifying the voices of others in the neurodivergent community. They do this through inspiring keynote presentations, guest lectures, panels, workshops and various media interviews.
Recent National News Coverage
This Forbes article, by Afdhel Aziz, highlights how this year’s Bezos Courage & Civility Awards are elevating leaders working in neurodiversity. The article features David Flink, Founder and CEO of The Neurodiversity Alliance, and his decades of work building a national movement that supports neurodivergent students through mentoring, programming, and culture change.
Students across the country are featured for their leadership in building inclusive schools and communities. This story illustrates how peer connection and advocacy can transform school culture and reduce isolation for neurodivergent learners.
Students across the country are featured for their leadership in building inclusive schools and communities. This story illustrates how peer connection and advocacy can transform school culture and reduce isolation for neurodivergent learners.
Organizational News & Campaign Highlights
Coverage of a strategic partnership bringing hundreds of new neurodiversity clubs to New York City high schools to expand leadership and peer support access.
This feature highlights the nationwide campaign inviting students and allies to share what neurodiversity means to them, sparking awareness and celebration for Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.
Podcast Features
In this episode of the Hire Ground podcast, David Flink, CEO and Founder of The Neurodiversity Alliance, joins hosts Christina Greenberg and Josh Czupryk to explore how embracing neurodiversity in K12 leadership and hiring can transform school communities. From bias-free hiring practices to meaningful accommodations and inclusive culture, David shares practical strategies and personal insights from over two decades of advocacy. Listen to the full conversation to learn how recognizing cognitive differences can unlock potential for students, educators, and entire systems.
Ever felt like you were doing everything “wrong” compared to everyone around you? In this conversation, Jesse Sanchez, President of the Neurodiversity Alliance, joins hosts Isabelle Richards and David Kessler to share his journey from confusion and unmet accommodation needs in college to leading a national movement grounded in peer mentorship and community. Jesse speaks candidly about unmasking, caring for his nervous system in professional spaces, and how finding other neurodivergent people who “get it” transformed his sense of self.
Jesse appears on the We Are For Good podcast, where he discusses his journey with ADHD, his leadership path, and his work to build inclusive community networks for neurodivergent students nationwide. The episode highlights his perspectives on mentorship, belonging, and organizational growth.
Jesse is featured on the Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) Podcast, discussing how the Alliance’s programs build community, leadership skills, and self-advocacy for neurodivergent students through peer networks and mentorship.