Speaking Engagements with
Jennifer Dantzler
Mission Focused: Creating Inclusive Communities through Education & Engagement
Training and Keynote Speaking Opportunities for your Organization
Meet Jennifer Dantzler
Jennifer Dantzler is the Founder and Executive Director of Inspire ND, Inc., a nonprofit focused on creating inclusive communities for individuals with autism and other neurodiversity. She has over 20 years of experience building high quality, innovative programs for individuals with autism. Jennifer originally founded Including Kids, Inc. as an early intervention clinic which grew to serve adolescents and young adults. Seeing the need for more robust young adult services she founded Inspire ND, Inc. and created a program focused solely on the needs of adolescents and young adults.
Today, Inspire ND, Inc. is tackling the community head on through education, engagement, and advocacy initiatives to create truly inclusive communities. Jennifer has earned recognition for her contributions, including the 2008 Woman of Achievement Award in Human Services, 2011 Health Care Professional of the Year, 2015 Best Buddies Champion of the Year, and induction into the Morgan’s Wonderland Wall of Fame in 2021. In 2021, Texas State Representative Dan Huberty declared April 21st "Jennifer Dantzler Day" in recognition of her contributions to the autism field. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate of Autism from Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Science in Education in Intensive Special Needs from Simmons College, and earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary/Special Education from American University. Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Texas. She actively contributes to several professional organizations, including CASP, ABAI, and TX ABA.
A sought-after speaker, Jennifer addresses topics such as inclusion, neurodiversity in the workplace, and best practices in ABA. She is also a leadership coach for Empower Behavioral Health and a strategic management consultant for Project Beacon. Passionate about community inclusion, she advocates for meaningful opportunities for all individuals with neurodiversity.
Today, Inspire ND, Inc. is tackling the community head on through education, engagement, and advocacy initiatives to create truly inclusive communities. Jennifer has earned recognition for her contributions, including the 2008 Woman of Achievement Award in Human Services, 2011 Health Care Professional of the Year, 2015 Best Buddies Champion of the Year, and induction into the Morgan’s Wonderland Wall of Fame in 2021. In 2021, Texas State Representative Dan Huberty declared April 21st "Jennifer Dantzler Day" in recognition of her contributions to the autism field. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate of Autism from Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Science in Education in Intensive Special Needs from Simmons College, and earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary/Special Education from American University. Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Texas. She actively contributes to several professional organizations, including CASP, ABAI, and TX ABA.
A sought-after speaker, Jennifer addresses topics such as inclusion, neurodiversity in the workplace, and best practices in ABA. She is also a leadership coach for Empower Behavioral Health and a strategic management consultant for Project Beacon. Passionate about community inclusion, she advocates for meaningful opportunities for all individuals with neurodiversity.
Explore Training & Speaking Topics
Principles of ABA
Various behavioral principles and transition planning topics to assist families and those who support families of people with autism. Topics can cover early intervention through young adults.
Community & Corporate Trainings
Equip community organizations, small businesses and large companies, and government agencies to better understand autism and neurodiversity. If requested, we will tackle specific questions while providing tools that are easy to implement.
Leadership Trainings
Designed to equip leaders—both emerging and seasoned—with the skills, strategies, and mindset necessary to inspire teams, drive organizational success, and navigate challenges with confidence.
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What People Are Saying
"As an institution of higher learning, we value education and seek collaboration with experts in their field. Thanks to the invaluable Neurodiversity Training and guidance from Jennifer Dantzler and Inspire ND, our faculty and staff are better-equipped and motivated to serve our students and our community at large."
Amanda, Manager, Disability Services LSC Kingwood
Amanda, Manager, Disability Services LSC Kingwood
"Recognizing that the makeup of our youth was changing and that we needed to enhance our skills to grow along with them, we reached out to Inspire ND to explore opportunities to deepen our knowledge about neurodiversity. I am grateful for the time Jennifer Dantzler, the founder, spent with our team leading up to our first day of camp. Her guidance equipped our team of over 400 youth development professionals with valuable insights into neurodiversity and practical strategies for creating a welcoming environment for neurodiverse youth and their families. This type of collaboration is a meaningful step in creating a welcoming environment for all youth, teens and young adults."
Larry Taylor, Community Leader
Larry Taylor, Community Leader
"The training that Inspire ND has provided my leadership team has been invaluable. It has helped our team embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. It has helped our team grow stronger and make us better equipped to serve each other and our community with care."
Duane Johnston, Owner-Chick-fil-A | Wilson/Beltway 8
Duane Johnston, Owner-Chick-fil-A | Wilson/Beltway 8
"Thank you so much for joining us and leading such an insightful and impactful training on neurodiversity. Your knowledge, passion, and compassionate approach opened our eyes to new perspectives and provided valuable tools for creating a more inclusive and supportive environment. Your session was a highlight of our team-building day, and we are deeply grateful for the time and energy you shared with us."
Anna Diaz Hasselbring, Head of People and Culture at Workfaith
Anna Diaz Hasselbring, Head of People and Culture at Workfaith