Master Minds: Project Management Tips for Neurodivergents

Nov 21, 7:00 – 8:00 PM (UTC)

Learn tips from successful professionals who have led impactful projects through embracing differences.

Hosted by CommunityMeetupVirtual

About this event

Did you know that one in five people are neurodivergent? If you’ve ever felt that ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other forms of neurodivergence have made navigating the workplace challenging, this panel is for you. It’s time to move past just getting by and start thriving at work!

Successful professionals will share how they embrace differences to lead impactful projects, create inclusive work environments, and deliver exceptional outcomes. Whether you are neurodivergent or looking to create a more inclusive workplace, you’ll leave with practical tips to get organized for good and thrive every workday.

In this panel, you’ll:

  • Discover how embracing neurodiversity fuels creativity, drives innovation, and enhances problem-solving.
  • Learn how to tailor project management tools like Asana to fit your unique working style.
  • Master effective strategies for confidently advocating for yourself in the workplace.


Featured Guests:

  • Host: Xand Griffin (she/her), a Director of Marketing with over a decade of project management experience. Previously saved her team 3 years' worth of repetitive tasks through utilizing Asana. Recently diagnosed with ADHD.
  • Panelist: Claire Martin (she/her) is a HR Professional with 8 years of talent acquisition, DEI and program management experience. As an advocate for accessibility, neuroinclusion and mental health, Claire is a public speaker, connecting with others and raising awareness through storytelling.
  • Panelist: Frankie Abralind (he/him) is a creative project manager, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of The Good Listening Project, a nonprofit that cultivates psychological safety in healthcare.
  • Panelist: Erica Tahan (she/her) is a Project Management Team Lead with over 12 years of combined marketing & project management experience (working with D2C brands like Nike & The North Face). With an ADHD diagnosis at 15, she thrives in bringing clarity to chaos amongst creative & strategy-led teams – especially when using Asana.

Moderator

  • Xand Griffin

    Director of Marketing and Speaker

Panelists

  • Frankie Abralind

    University of Maryland

    Creative Project Manager and Professor

  • Claire Martin

    New Relic

    HR Professional and Mental Health Advocate

  • Erica Tahan

    adQuadrant

    Project Management Team Lead