Ordinary Superhero: Micah Barga
Micah is a 12-year-old crime-fighting boy genius who invents high-tech gadgets and gizmos to help civilians and protect the world
Trying to Be Seen and Heard: Matthew’s Search for Connection, Purpose, and a Place in the World
When Matthew Chiappino began writing The Ashes of Insight, he was not entirely sure what the blog was supposed to
Janette Rosenbaum
Janette Rosenbaum (they/them) Communications Lead janette@autismonthego.org Janette originally got connected to AOG through the Autistic Leaders program. Janette then became
Darian Senn-Carter
Dr. Darian Senn-Carter is a dedicated advocate, educator, and author committed to empowering individuals through education, community engagement, and neurodiversity advocacy. As an Autistic self-advocate, he brings a wealth of lived experience and professional expertise to his work in higher education, criminal justice, and community engagement.
Rosanna Tufts
Rosanna Tufts earned a Master of Music degree from Peabody Conservatory, worked as a church secretary, had a career in Human Resources at the Community College of Baltimore County, she produced an original rock opera, produced a talk radio show, wrote a book, learned to sew, was ordained as an interfaith minister, became a Toastmaster, astrologer, and Reiki practitioner, was married twice, raised one child, survived a Stage 4 cancer — all without knowing she is autistic!
Jorge Tirigall
Jorge Tirigall was born on October 24th 1997 in Baltimore, Maryland to Argentinian immigrants. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3 and moved to Columbia, Maryland in May 2001. He graduated from Reservoir High School in May 2016. His father is a rock, jazz guitarist and his mother is a property manager at Columbia Choice Apartments.
Ash Proulx
Based in her home country of Canada, Ash has spent a decade immersed in theatrical production and live performance. From independent shows to full-scale productions, her passion for visual storytelling shines through in everything she does.
Suzi Gerb
Suzi is a writer, speaker, and educator. She has worked with a number of local organizations as an LGBTQ+ advocate. In the past, she served as a longtime phone operator doing crisis counseling for the Trans Lifeline, and advised a Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) club at a local high school during her 22 year career as a teacher in Howard County Schools. She also runs two LGBTQ+ support groups for PFLAG Howard County.
Winter Plott
Winter Plott is first & foremost a creator and helper. As Founder & President of NARG & AOG, she works to create opportunities for growth and fulfillment through engagement in community.
James Orman
James Orman, Founder and Executive Director of Neurodivergent Advocacy and Resource Group (NARG) and Autism On the Go (AOG), is a passionate advocate for Autistics, those on the spectrum, and neurodivergent individuals in general.