Meet Our Team
Community Advisory Board
The Community Advisory Board is an integral part of our research project.
Board members collaborate with our research team to shape study designs, review materials, and ensure our work remains relevant and respectful to the neurodivergent community. Their expertise helps us address the real needs and priorities of neurodivergent adults in mental healthcare settings.
We are grateful for the time, energy, and unique perspectives each board member contributes to this important research.
Together, we are working to enhance accessibility to mental healthcare support for neurodivergent adults.
Meet our dedicated Community Advisory Board members below:
Kyle
My name is Kyle, and I am an Exercise Physiologist based in Adelaide. I was inspired to enter this field in my mid-20s due to the extensive range of populations we engage with and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people and their health journeys.
My professional experience spans a diverse array of client presentations, with a particular focus on individuals with ADHD, autism, mental health challenges, and lower back pain. I am deeply committed to advancing their well-being through tailored interventions and support.
Beyond my clinical work, I am passionate about staying active and embracing the outdoors. My pursuits include running, hiking, gym workouts, camping, exploring South Australia, and immersing myself in nature. Additionally, I am somewhat of a sports tragic, and may become a little too emotionally invested in the teams I follow – none who have pleased me with much success in my time!
I am both honoured and excited to be part of this board. I look forward to leveraging my personal and professional experiences, along with my passion and education, to contribute meaningfully to this crucial community project.
Kristi
I'm Kristi, a single mom to a lively little boy, thriving in the beautiful sunshine of Queensland.
I'm currently pursuing my passion for psychology, with a particular interest in developmental psychology. My thesis explores the complexities of parental burnout, a topic close to my heart.
Beyond my studies, I find solace and creativity in painting and crocheting, and I'm always on the lookout for fun ways to promote emotional regulation in our neurodivergent home.
I'm excited to bring my personal experiences, academic knowledge, and genuine desire to support others to this community advisory board.
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Michelle
Researcher - PhD Candidate
This research is dedicated to improving mental healthcare accessibility for neurodivergent adults. By centring neurodivergent voices and employing a participatory approach, I aim to reduce disparities, enhance outcomes, and create more inclusive mental healthcare services. This work aligns with my lifelong passion for fostering understanding and inclusivity across all facets of life.
Personally, I was diagnosed as ADHD at 38 years old, and I am the daughter, sister, aunt and friend to beautiful kind talented neurodivergent individuals. I understand the struggles, the depths of the lows and also the glorious joys and strengths that come with our differently-wired brains. My hope is this work improves neurodivergent community members lives when we need help the most.