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Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact
Tina Brown, David Carey, Isabel Fields and Molly Sebastian in Conversation with Allison Kleinman, LCSW.
The most innovative, resilient, and truly human workplaces aren’t built by people who all think the same way. When neurodiverse talent is genuinely embraced, it elevates the entire team, strengthens the organization, and fosters a meaningful community where neurodivergent adults can find belonging and purpose.
Join Spark Your Health and Women inPower for an inspiring panel discussion with Tina Brown, celebrated British American journalist and mother to a 40-year-old neurodivergent son; David Carey, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications at Hearst and a passionate champion of its Neurodiversity@Hearst initiative; Isabel Fields, ESG Manager at Hearst who led the company’s first neurodivergent hiring program and has a deep commitment to advancing inclusion; and Molly Sebastian, Co-Founder of Invictus Bakery, a nonprofit vocational training program dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for neurodivergent adults. Allison Kleinman, CEO and Founder of Future Centered Care, will moderate the discussion where you will learn:
The Business Case for Neurodiversity — Diverse thinking styles aren’t just a nice-to-have; they drive innovation, resilience, and stronger team performance. Organizations that genuinely embrace neurodivergent talent gain a competitive edge.
Belonging and Purpose Matter — Inclusion isn’t just about hiring; it’s about building environments where neurodivergent adults can find community, meaning, and long-term career growth.
Leadership and Championing from the Top — Senior leaders who personally champion neurodiversity (as David Carey does at Hearst) are critical to making inclusion efforts stick across an organization.
Practical Roadmap for Employers — The panel offers a real-world case study on designing and launching a neurodivergent hiring program, giving attendees actionable steps they can bring back to their own organizations.
Recorded Jun 24, 2026 at 92nd Street Y, New York.
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