2025
Influencers
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Billy Mayfair, PGA Golfer
PGA Tour golfer publicly diagnosed with autism, now a vocal champion for late-diagnosed autistics in sports
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Landon Ashworth, Award Winning Filmmaker
Created "Love on the Spectrum", featuring authentic, neurodivergent actors
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Viraj Dhanda, MIT
Nonverbal autistic MIT admit; poet and critical thinker whose essays influence perceptions worldwide
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Adam Sandler, Actor
Frequent guest/host at Next For Autism's event called "Night of Too Many Stars" to raise awareness and capital for neurodiversity
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Jon Stewart, Actor, Host
Also a frequent guest/host at "Next For Autism's" event called "Night of Too Many Stars" to raise awareness and capital for neurodiversity
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Stan Van Gundy, TNT Analyst
A former NBA coach and empathic leader who tirelessly destigmatizes mental health issues. Listen to our conversation with Stan.
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Tim Connelly, GM Minnesota Timberwolves
Enusures the players on his NBA team are exposed to a wide range of ideas and experts in business, arts, and science. Listen to our conversation with Tim.
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Bruce Pearl, Auburn Basketball Coach
Constantly coaching his players to build empathy and respect the perspective of others. Listen to our conversation with Bruce.
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Joann Lublin, Wall Street Journal Reporter
For decades she has written about the most creative and innovative CEOs on the planet. Listen to our conversation with Joann.
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Dr. Trenna Sutcliffe
She is a relentless advocate for holistic care to help autistic and other neurodiverse children. Listen to our conversation with Trenna.
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Jennifer Frist, Philanthropist
She and husband, William “Billy” Frist, were instrumental in the founding of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University.
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Charli D’Amelio, Influencer
As a leading social media influencer, she has done more than anyone to promote acceptance of cognitive differences among younger generations.
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Blair Berk
This Hollywood defense lawyer is respected for her creativity, grit, and emotional intelligence.