Thank you to everyone who joined us in Baltimore for the 2025 Tapping Into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity Conference presented by Neurodiversity at Work at Kennedy Krieger Institute! Held October 23–24, this national event brought together changemakers from across the country to explore innovative strategies for building inclusive, future-ready workplaces.
A Transformative Gathering
This year’s conference served as a powerful catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and action. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions, gained insights from industry leaders, and connected with a vibrant network of professionals committed to unlocking potential in the workforce.
The Why
The evolution of our conference name—Tapping Into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity—reflects our expanded focus on inclusive hiring and workplace innovation. As a model event for accessibility, this conference continues to drive dialogue and action to create workplaces where everyone can thrive.
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Who Attended:
This event welcomed a diverse audience, including:
- Members of the neurodivergent community
- Individuals with disabilities
- Business, nonprofit, and education leaders (HR, talent acquisition, workforce development, senior management)
- State and federal policymakers, elected officials, and staffers
- Industry professionals
- Agency administrators and workforce development specialists
- Business owners and hiring managers seeking to expand their talent pool
- Service providers
- Including but not limited to, veteran services, developmental disabilities, and second-chance employment
- Professionals and job seekers looking to enhance career opportunities
- Family members and mentors advocating for workplace empowerment
- Advocates and changemakers driving forward-thinking employment practices
- Educators and career development professionals
- Researchers and representatives from organizations advancing workforce strategies
Conference Co-Chairs
Stacey Beichler (formerly Herman), MS Ed., CESP (left) and Maeve Coakley (right) are the co-chairs of Tapping Into Talent: Innovation and Opportunity, a national conference presented by Neurodiversity at Work at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Beichler is the assistant vice president of neurodiversity and community workforce development at Kennedy Krieger. Her role includes the creation and supervision of programs designed to support individuals with disabilities as they transition to the workforce and access their community.
Coakley is a project coordinator for the Neurodiversity at Work department at Kennedy Krieger, specializing in event coordination. She joined the team in 2023 and assists Herman in planning and executing the annual Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference.
