Bio

Community has always been at the heart of everything I do. Whether I'm helping individuals find acceptance and guiding them on their personal journey toward discovering their strengths and purpose, educating teachers, medical professionals, and businesses about the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals, or informing the public about neurodivergence in general, my mission remains the same. For me, it's not just about offering support—it's about building a community where people feel empowered to embrace their neurodivergence and thrive in every aspect of their lives.

 

This is why my work in the nonprofit sector is so vital to me. It's what revitalizes me at the end of the day and fuels my drive to create change. As the Operations Director for the Men's ADHD Support Group and a board member of Dueling Minds, an AuDHD Support organization, I'm committed to providing the resources and understanding that I never had growing up.

 

I know firsthand the pain of living without these resources. Growing up, I was misunderstood by everyone around me—my parents, my teachers, and even my friends. They saw my neurodivergence as defiance or as an oddity, and I was constantly pressured to fit into molds that weren't made for me. This led to a deep sense of alienation, and I spent much of my teens and twenties turning to addictive behaviors, homeless and lost, simply trying to survive a world that refused to understand me.

 

Everything shifted when my oldest son was diagnosed with ADHD. It was like looking into a mirror, reflecting my own struggles and experiences. For the first time, I had to truly confront my neurodivergence. But even with my wife's incredible support, it took three more years for me to receive my own diagnosis—a delay that's all too common for those of us over the age of 30. Like many neurodivergent adults, I faced significant delays in getting an accurate diagnosis. This ultimately included Autism, which meant navigating life without the support I needed for far too long. By the time I finally had the right knowledge and medication and had begun to find balance, the damage had already been done. Years of unmanaged ADHD and Autism had taken their toll, eventually leading to a career-ending mental health crisis in my corporate project management role.

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That injury, though devastating at the time, became the catalyst for something far greater. A year later, with the arrival of twins, I knew I needed to reframe my life. I realized that my neurodivergence was not a weakness, but a strength—a unique lens through which I could help others. I made it my purpose to create a world where my children would have access to the resources I never did, and where people like me wouldn't have to fight so hard just to be understood.

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My Current Work

 

Individual Coaching Practice

Through Creating Order From Chaos, my coaching and consulting practice, I work with neurodivergent individuals using a values-and-strengths-based approach that doesn't ignore weaknesses but reframes them as opportunities for delegation, mitigation, or elimination. This approach comes directly from my project management background—starting with a thorough assessment of values, strengths, resources, constraints, and challenges, then building systems that leverage strengths while working around limitations.

 

I work with clients on a scale based on where they are in their journey, from those who've just received a diagnosis and are asking "what's next?" to those who have solid systems working and need support for optimization and handling complex situations. My sweet spot is helping people who are ready to build or refine their systems but need guidance on how to make those systems work with their brains, not against them.

 

Organizational Leadership Roles

As Operations Director for the Men's ADHD Support Group, I oversee the nonprofit's operations supporting men with ADHD, autism, and related neurodivergent conditions. What started as a Facebook group in 2019 became a registered nonprofit in 2022, and we now serve over 23,000 members through weekly support calls, resources, and community building.

 

I serve on the board of directors for Dueling Minds, a nonprofit focused on the AuDHD community, helping shape programs and support for people navigating the intersection of ADHD and autism.

Through my partnership with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare as their Executive Function and Parenting Coach, I help build integrated coaching programs, group cohorts, and parent training that pair with therapy, bridging the gap between clinical treatment and practical skill-building.

 

As Marketing Lead for the International Conference on ADHD, I work with CHADD, ADDA, and ACO every year, translating cutting-edge research into accessible marketing while staying current on the latest findings. This role gives me direct access to researchers and scientists, and I've learned to own what I know while staying confident about saying "I don't know" when something's outside my expertise.

 

Community Management and Advocacy

I run the ADHD Parent Support Group on Facebook, which has grown to over 225,000 members. I also manage a private version with about 14,000 members for more focused discussions. These groups provide evidence-based information, practical strategies, and peer support for parents navigating ADHD and autism with their children. I facilitate monthly support calls for both groups and maintain strict standards against misinformation—I don't put up with dangerous advice, particularly around unregulated substances for children. These parents are looking for real help, not snake oil.

 

The Men's ADHD Support Group provides a dedicated space for men to discuss struggles with ADHD, autism, and related conditions like PTSD and OCD. We create content including blogs, videos, and resources, and run weekly support calls every Sunday and Wednesday, creating consistent touchpoints for men who often struggle to find community around these issues.

 

Training and Public Speaking

I provide training and public speaking for medical professionals, healthcare organizations, corporations, and educational institutions on neurodivergent support and understanding. Through workshops, conferences, and organizational training programs, I help professionals recognize that standard approaches often don't work for neurodivergent individuals.

 

A core part of my training focuses on helping professionals understand fundamental differences in how neurodivergent brains process information. For instance, neurotypical people see time as past, present, future, while we see time as nonlinear—this concept alone is consistently an eye-opener for professionals who've never considered how time blindness affects treatment compliance, workplace productivity, and communication.

 

In healthcare settings, I teach teams to recognize signs of ADHD and autism in their patients, even when those conditions aren't the primary reason for treatment. For corporate environments, I focus on practical accommodations and support strategies that benefit neurodivergent employees while improving overall workplace culture. I help companies understand that neurodivergent support isn't about lowering standards—it's about creating systems that allow people to use their strengths effectively while working around their challenges.

 

Whether I'm training a medical team, speaking at a conference, working with a corporation on accommodation strategies, or collaborating with an educational institution, my focus is always on practical, evidence-based strategies that help professionals move beyond assumptions and develop more effective, compassionate approaches to neurodivergent support.

 

Moving Forward

Through Creating Order From Chaos and my work across multiple nonprofit organizations, I keep community at the heart of everything I do. My mission goes beyond offering support; it's about fostering a world where neurodivergence is understood, celebrated, and empowered—not just by us, but by parents, educators, medical professionals, businesses, and society as a whole.

 

Together, we can create lasting change—a world where every mind is valued for its strengths, and everyone has the tools and support they need to thrive in all areas of life.

Let's work together to build that community and make this vision a reality.