Rachel Morgan Trimmer is a neurodiversity consultant, TEDx speaker, and expert trainer in inclusion of people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Witty and engaging, she does corporate and one-on-one sessions with executives that help them better understand what neurodiversity is, and how organisations can be inclusive of neurodiverse people in simple, easy-to-action methods. Also available to speak at events, Rachel can be hired when you’re looking for a speaker who is highly experienced and skilled in matters relating to neurodiversity.
Rachel’s TEDx talk “Inclusion is Selfish”, released in 2022, talks about how accepting and including autistic people is something that every workplace can and should do. As someone who is autistic, slightly dyspraxic and has ADHD herself, Rachel is one of the best examples of neurodiversity not being a drawback in any way. Through her neurodiversity consultancy Sparkle Class, she teaches organisations and their executives how to treat neurodiverse people, during recruitment and thereafter, without making them feel weird or out of place. Along with her team of skilled therapists, coaches, lawyers, she has worked with clients like BBC, MoneySuperMarket, the NHS, Manchester International Festival, Oracle and HP.
Graduating with a BA in English Literature from the University of Wales, Rachel started her career as an Editorial Assistant at The McGraw Hill Companies. She had also been a Content Manager at Brahm and Project Manager at Gapwork where she developed and wrote content, managed teams and several projects. In 2005, Rachel became the Founder and Managing Director of SugarCat Publishing – an internet publishing business, taking responsibility for its advertising model, financial management systems, and innovative online marketing strategies.
She is the Co-Founder of Neurodiversity Association and actively conducts talks, workshops and training sessions. Rachel firmly believes that no company needs a neurodiversity “awareness” course anymore, and that understanding neurodiversity is the key to working with neurodiverse people harmoniously. She is skilled at ensuring that no one is made to feel uncomfortable and is determined to achieve a world where neurodiverse people not discounted. Now available to speak on topics like Learning to Live as a Weirdo, What is Neurodiversity and Why You Should Care About It?, What is Accessibility and How You Can Be Truly Accessible and LADyHD: Why ADHD Looks and Feels Different in Women and Girls, she will bring energy, education and excitement to your next event. Hire Rachel Morgan Trimmer when looking for a seasoned speaker in topics related to diversity and inclusion!
