Agenda 11-25-23

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Agenda

15 Nov SPEAK: Neurodiversity

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm The Jeanne Rimsky Theater

Registration/Arrival

Please arrive between 6:30pm and 7:00pm for registration and seating. Drinks are available in the lobby.

7:00 pm - 7:15 pm The Jeanne Rimsky Theater

Introductions

Event introduction by two of the co-leaders of SPEAK, George Andriopoulos and Fred P. Banny.

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm The Jeanne Rimsky Theater - Mainstage

SPEAKers: Act 1

Act 1 of SPEAK: Neurodiversity features 6 incredible talks to start our show. (click the photo to read their bio)
🎤 BROOKE MELLET: “Finding Comfort In Living Your Truth”
🎤 KELLI FISHER: “Embracing Neurodiversity: A Journey of Resilience and Triumph”
🎤 PAM WEINGART: “I've Got This: Step-Parenting on the Spectrum”
🎤 ROBERT VALLI, JR.: “Autism Dad, Esquire”
🎤 DR. DALE COFFIN.: “Finding the Advocate Within”

Kelli Fisher

Dr. Dale Coffin Astar

Brooke Mellett

Pam Parsons

Robert Valli, Jr.

8:30 pm - 8:45 pm The Jeanne Rimsky Theater

Intermission

During this time frame, our audience will have an opportunity to use the restroom and stretch.

8:45 pm - 9:15 pm The Jeanne Rimsky Theater - Mainstage

The SPEAK Podcast: Act 2

Act 2 of SPEAK: Neurodiversity features a LIVE recording of The SPEAK Podcast where our hosts, George and Fred, will sit for a fireside chat with the SPEAKers of the Neurodiversity pop-up event to close out the show.

Kelli Fisher

Dr. Dale Coffin Astar

Brooke Mellett

Pam Parsons

Robert Valli, Jr.

Fred P. Banny III

George Andriopoulos

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