by QRKIEZ | Dec 9, 2024 | Mentorship, Neurodivergent Voices, Professional Voices, School, Work
How do neurodivergent students transition from the structured environment of high school to the less structured worlds of college and the workplace? QRKIEZ CEO Veena Aiyer interviews Brandon Slade, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Untapped Learning, which...
by Ashley Karol | Dec 2, 2024 | Allies, Neurodivergent Voices, Professional Voices, Work
My journey has been one of self-discovery, challenge, and empowerment. I used to be the straight-A student, perfect rule-follower, and all-around perfectionist. I thought my adult life would follow a similar path. However, as I gained more freedom and faced fewer...
by QRKIEZ | Nov 3, 2024 | Mentorship, Professional Voices, Work
Dan Kram is a neurodivergent engineer and advocate who worked with his employer to create neuroinclusion initiatives. In this video, QRKIEZ CEO Veena Aiyer interviews Dan about his own journey as a neurodivergent engineer, and he offers advice to young technology...
by Victoria Verlezza, PhD | Oct 28, 2024 | Neurodivergent Voices, Professional Voices, School, Uncategorized, Work
Growing up, I often felt like an outsider in a world designed for people who thought and learned differently. As a child, I struggled with reading and writing, my letters dancing on the page like a chaotic symphony. Teachers often chalked it up to laziness or lack of...
by Ronald Sosa | Oct 21, 2024 | Mentorship, Neurodivergent Voices, Professional Voices, Work
When I first stepped into leadership, I was driven by a sense of purpose. I had something to prove, not only to myself but to everyone around me. I was going to be the leader I always wished I’d had. The kind of leader who truly cared for their team, someone who...
by QRKIEZ | Oct 1, 2024 | Allies, Mentorship, Professional Voices, Work
Jacob Levy is a neurodivergent career coach, special educator, and speaker who helps job-seekers with disabilities position themselves for the job market. In this video, QRKIEZ CEO Veena Aiyer interviews Jacob about his approach to helping neurodivergent individuals...
