Leadership & Mentorship: Advancing Neurodivergent Talent
October 16 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
Event Details
Mentorship & Leadership: Advancing Neurodivergent Talent
Presented by the Neurodiversity Employment Network: Philadelphia & Spectrum Scholars, University of Delaware
Refreshments sponsored by Nemours Children’s Health
This collaborative event brings together organizational leaders, neurodivergent professionals, and student voices to highlight the power of mentorship and leadership in fostering inclusive advancement. Co-hosted by the Neurodiversity Employment Network: Philadelphia and the University of Delaware’s Spectrum Scholars Program, the day features real-world models of leadership, practical tools to expand inclusive opportunities, and a celebration of meaningful mentorship connections.
Date: October 16, 2025
Location: University of Delaware- Audion Building
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Leadership Pathways for Neurodivergent Professionals
Hosted by NENPHL
- Lightning Rounds: Models of Internal Leadership
- Panel: Building Inclusive Leadership Pipelines
- Small Group Work Sessions: Designing Neuroinclusive Leadership Opportunities
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Connection Time
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Spectrum Scholars & CLSC Mentorship Celebration
- Hosted by the University of Delaware
- Recognition of mentors and mentees
- Reflections & remarks
Community celebration activities