Biography Tag: 2024-2025 Student Leadership

Drew Frank

Drew Frank

Drew Frank, based in Boulder, CO, has dyslexia and works in wealth management and financial planning. He holds a Master’s in Finance and a Bachelor’s in Finance and Accounting from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado, […]

Vanessa Aguilar

Vanessa Aguilar

Vanessa Aguilar, who was raised in California and currently resides in Rhode Island, obtained her BA from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 2012 and her M.Es. in Special Education from the University of San Diego in 2016. Vanessa […]

Faria Tavacoli Faria Tavacoli

Faria Tavacoli

Faria Tavacoli, from Las Vegas, Nevada, is a junior in college expected to graduate in Spring 2026. They have ADHD, anxiety disorders, and sensory processing disorder (SPD). Faria is passionate about connecting with The Neurodiversity Alliance to support its mission […]

Ryan Blackwell Ryan Blackwell

Ryan Blackwell

Ryan Blackwell, based in Philadelphia, PA, is a graduate student, where he is expected to graduate in Spring 2028. He has previously been involved with The Neurodiversity Alliance in multiple roles, including serving as a Chapter Leader, Eye to Eye […]

Matt Bloom Matt Bloom

Matt Bloom

Matt Bloom is an EdD candidate expected to graduate in Spring 2027. He has dyslexia and has actively contributed to The Neurodiversity Alliance as a Chapter Leader and a Public Speaking Ambassador since high school. Matt is now the Assistant […]

Sean Bizily Sean Bizily

Sean Bizily

Sean Bizily, from Minneapolis, MN (he/him), has dyslexia and dysgraphia and is interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Sean is active in cross country, Nordic skiing, track (as a sprinter), ultimate frisbee, and bouldering. He is also an intern […]

Sadie Mae Bass Sadie Mae Bass

Sadie Mae Bass

Sadie Mae Bass, from Nashville, TN (she/her), is a student who has dyslexia and challenges with processing speed. Sadie plans to pursue a degree in either sociology or philosophy. She enjoys running track, cooking, and creating art. Sadie’s connection to […]

Katherine Abraham Katherine Abraham

Katherine Abraham

Katherine Abraham, from Marina Del Rey, CA (she/her), has dyslexia and is majoring in Communication and Sports Management, with plans to pursue a master’s degree. Katherine loves photography, playing volleyball, being outdoors—especially at the beach—and hiking. Her connection to The […]

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