Welcome to the next pop-up event from SPEAK, the public speaking platform for people with ideas and stories. The theme for this pop-up is “Neurodiversity” where we will be exploring the ideas and stories of 10 unique and (neuro)diverse individuals in relation to our theme. This event is co-produced by SPEAK’s Internal Producer team of George Andriopoulos, Fred P. Banny and Jason Martin AND Lee Anne Vetrone on behalf of The Nicholas Center!

“Neurodiversity may be the birthplace of some of humanity’s greatest minds.”

Harvey Blume, journalist

Let’s start with some background factoids for context. “Neurodiversity” is a word used to explain the unique ways people’s brains work. While everyone’s brain develops similarly, no two brains function just alike. Being neurodivergent means having a brain that works differently from the average or “neurotypical” person. SPEAK: Neurodiversity These talks will celebrate ALL types of brains and we’ll hear stories from a broad spectrum of people that will spark some incredible conversations.