Dr. Verlezza is an expert in the neurodivergent experience as both a scholarly expert and lived experience expert. She serves as a consultant for organizations doing inclusion, diversity, equity, and access efforts (IDEA). She has a PhD in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University and holds Masters degrees in Social Justice Education, Higher Education Administration, and Human Development. She is passionate about holding space for others’ learning journeys, while also challenging the status quo. She has working in the area of DEI for 20 years and has supported thousands in their learning journey in both internal and external facing roles.