In today’s increasingly diverse workforce, it’s crucial to recognize that over 1-in-7 employees are neurodivergent. Understanding neurodivergence and executive functioning in the workplace is essential for creating an inclusive environment. These individuals often bring unique perspectives and skills, but they may also require specialized support in executive functioning, which includes planning, time management, organization, and goal execution. Without the appropriate support, these neurodivergent employees could face challenges that not only hinder their own success but also represent a missed opportunity for the companies that employ them.

Our upcoming live webinar aims to shed light on this important issue. We have assembled a panel of experts who bring both lived and professional experience to the table. Mesha Allen, a Joshin Work Integration Coach, will share insights on integrating neurodivergent employees into various work settings. Stefanie Porter, an Omnichannel Ops Analyst at Best Buy, will discuss the practical aspects of providing executive functioning support in a corporate environment. Amanda Cox, Global Clinical Recruiter & SpringAble ERG Co-Lead at Spring Health, will offer a clinical perspective on why such support is essential for mental health and overall well-being.

Hosted by Melanie Fountaine, co-founder and COO of Joshin, this webinar aims to be an inclusive and accessible platform for all attendees. We will provide captions for real-time accessibility and will also make a recording with a transcript available post-event for those who are unable to attend live.

The goal of this webinar is not just to educate but to inspire action. By understanding the needs of neurodivergent employees and providing the necessary support for executive functioning, companies can unlock untapped potential, foster a more inclusive environment, and contribute to both personal and professional growth for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. This is a pivotal moment to redefine what inclusivity truly means in our work environments, and your participation could be a catalyst for change.

Join us as we talk about neurodivergence and executive functioning in the workplace!

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Meet Your Presenter

Mesha Allen

Work Integration Coach, Joshin

Mesha Allen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Contemporary Arts in 2018 is currently a Joshin coach. Mesha has experience with peer support, advocacy, and wellness coaching as a Fibro Youth Advocate Coordinator with the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America, Inc. She has also worked with the Mental Health Association in New Jersey as a Co-Facilitator of Peer Support Groups and Crisis Counselor for survivors of Hurricane Ida. She also worked as a Support Coordinator with Amazing Strides, an agency that works with people with disabilities to find resources and support for the goals they want to achieve. Her lived experiences with fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, adenomyosis, depression, anxiety, and inattentive ADHD, and insomnia drive her to do the work she does today. 

Mesha is enrolled in a wellness coach certification training program through Legacy Holistic Health Institute. Soon, she’ll sit for the National Board Certified – Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) exams.

Mesha facilitates all connections using the Healing Justice framework and guides clients with a well-rounded approach to achieve their goals. She deeply values the Peer model and finds the most transformative guidance from people who have lived with the same or similar challenges. Community care is the plan: empathy and kindness for each other brings us closer, and radically allows us to uplift and heal with each other.

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Stefanie Porter

Omni-Channel Ops Analyst, Best Buy

Stefanie has been an Omni-Channel Operations Services Analyst at Best Buy since 2008, with a short break in 2011. Joshin’s partnership with Best Buy has brought relief and clarity for Stefanie as someone who lives with ADHD, OCD, and Anxiety. Stefanie’s diagnosis journey began as she realized historical patterns attributed to ADHD.

Aside from her own neurodivergence, Stefanie’s also connected with a family member who recently discovered he has autism, and a son with sensory issues. Joshin has been a space to discover better ways of supporting them. Stefanie’s Advocate has met to discuss concerns and needs, pairing Stefanie with compatible coaches to support the family overall. 

Stefanie reportedly enjoys working in particular with a coach who has lived experience with ADHD and understands the struggle concerning executive dysfunction, time, and my overall frustrations. Stefanie continues to work with a coach who is equipped to help support a family member,  in the school setting, supporting my son through his IEP in preschool.

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Amanda Cox

Global Clinical Recruiter and co-leads the SpringAble (ERG), Spring Health

Amanda Cox is a Global Clinical Recruiter at Spring Health and co-leads the SpringAble (ERG). As a member of the SpringAble leadership team since its initiation, she helped rebrand the formerly wellness-focused ERG to encompass seen & unseen disabilities. 

Amanda is passionate about the inclusion of neurodiversity in the workplace and supports the recruitment and engagement of neurodivergent talent. On a day-to-day basis, she helps her husband manage ADHD and the strengths/challenges that come with neurodivergence. Outside of work, she enjoys creating and cooking new recipes, traveling, hiking, and volunteering with local animal welfare societies.

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Melanie Fountaine

Co-Founder & COO, Joshin

Melanie Fountaine is the co-founder and COO at Joshin. Through her own adult diagnosis journey, Melanie is passionate about disability and neurodivergence being included in the conversation of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.