“Thank you for Thinking Differently”

As a self-advocate with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Sensory Processing issues, Dave Thompson has been an educator, innovator, and advocate in the field of Neurodiversity Employment since 2010. A two-time TEDx Talk speaker, Dave’s work has brought him to share his message with thousands of people, including corporate leaders, government officials, educators and ND professionals across four continents.

As Director of Strategic Programs for Potentia Workforce, Dave supports companies in becoming more neuroinclusive through training on best practices, as well as recruiting and providing ongoing support to ND professionals.

Through his work at Potentia Workforce, Dave co-chairs the Neurodiversity @ Work Roundtable Service Providers as part of a group including some of the largest companies on the planet who share the goal of creating a neuroinclusive world of work. He also sits on the Ivey Business School Neurodiversity Employment Advisory Board alongside ND changemakers including Temple Grandin.

Dave wants to see the world of work continue to evolve through increased opportunity, flexibility, empathy, acceptance, and support for ND professionals.

Outside of his work, Dave is a proud dad, husband, and former New Yorker living outside Nashville with his family.

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