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May has been an exciting month at BroadFutures, with two new members joining our Board of Directors and two promotions within the team. |
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Rhonda Brown joins our Board of Directors and will play an important role on our finance committee.
Rhonda brings more than 20 years of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and advisory services to our Board. As founder of Empowered 4 Finance, Rhonda provides advisory-focused financial services designed to help small business owners better understand their financial position and plan confidently for the future.
Rhonda is passionate about creating opportunities that foster independence, professional growth, and long-term success. Throughout her career, she has supported community-based financial empowerment initiatives, including serving as a personal finance mentor with Britepaths, and a finance coach with Habitat for Humanity. Through these roles, she has helped individuals and families build financial confidence and work toward greater long-term stability. |
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Jon Gossens is joining our Board as a member of our Executive Committee and Treasurer.
Jon brings extensive experience advising non-profit organizations, foundations, and endowments on portfolio management and long-term investment strategy. He currently serves as Senior Investment Strategist at Mercer Advisors where he works closely with institutions and families.
From past experience working with individual students and in particular, those with disabilities, Jon understands and appreciates the importance of individualized support, confidence-building, and access to meaningful opportunities. His personal background continues to shape his commitment to organizations like BroadFutures that help individuals reach their full potential. Jon is excited and passionate about BroadFutures’ mission of empowering neurodivergent young people to build independence, professional skills, and fulfilling careers. |
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Additionally, two members of our team have recently been promoted!
Caitlin Garman is now serving as our Senior Director of Outreach and Programs, expanding her role to encompass all outreach efforts and play a more targeted role with general Program Oversight.
Dariya Brann just completed her year of service as a P55 Fellow through the Princeton AlumniCorps Program. She has agreed to join our team in a more permanent capacity and has been promoted to Advancement and Communications Associate, reflecting her work supporting our fundraising and strategic planning efforts.
A warm welcome to Rhonda and Jon, and a big congratulations to Caitlin and Dariya! |
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A Successful Success Summit |
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This month, BroadFutures hosted our first-ever Success Summit, a new program bringing together 12 neurodivergent young people for an immersive three-day professional development experience. Participants strengthened career readiness skills through our comprehensive and supportive training model while also engaging in peer-to-peer learning and connection.
Participants built relationships and made new friendships through shared meals, group outings, networking activities, and community-building exercises.
We are excited about the progress and growth the Summit participants demonstrated over the course of the weekend and look forward to seeing the ripple effects of this new program. |
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Strategic Plan Presentation on May 27 |
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Join us on May 27 at 5:00PM ET for a virtual presentation on BroadFutures’ 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, led by CEO Carolyn Jeppsen and joined by Board Members Marc Cloutier and Vicky Geis. Join us to hear what is ahead, ask questions, and engage with our vision for the future. |
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You Are Invited! Summer Celebration |
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Join us on Thursday, June 4th at 5:30 PM ET for our Summer Celebration on the rooftop! This special evening brings together our full community to kick off the summer season. We will welcome our incoming class of Summer 2026 interns and their families, alumni, employer partners, board members, donors, and friends of BroadFutures. Enjoy drinks and appetizers while connecting with one another and celebrating the start of another exciting program. |
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Upcoming Webinar: How Neuro-Inclusive Practices Transform Teams |
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What happens when workplaces move beyond awareness and build truly neuro-inclusive practices? Join us on Wednesday, June 17th at 12:00 PM ET for the second webinar in our Ripples of Impact series!
Joined by Shea Belsky from HubSpot, Mike Cornwell from Dominion Energy, and Angelo Dell'Atti from The World Bank Group, we will discuss what inclusive supervision looks like in practice, the business benefits of neuroinclusion, and how workplace culture shifts when organizations embrace different ways of thinking and working.
We hope to see you there! |
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Mark your calendar for the final webinar in the series focusing on various aspects of neurodiversity in the workplace: Expanding the Ripple: Experts Advancing Neurodiversity & Workforce Inclusion on September 23, 2026! |
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Fall Gala: Ripples to Waves |
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We are excited to invite you to our 2026 Fall Gala, Ripples to Waves: Celebrating Our Impact, on October 17th at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. This inspiring evening will bring together our community to celebrate the momentum we are building toward a more inclusive workforce. Join us for cocktails, light fare, and a powerful program highlighting the impact of BroadFutures.
Join us as a sponsor now and be part of the wave. |
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Meet Ina Alvarado, an inspired BroadFutures alum from our Summer 2024 cohort, where she interned with The AES Corporation.
Originally from Houston, Texas, Ina is heading into her senior year at Colby College, where she is preparing for a senior honors thesis in the Spanish department focused in early childhood literature. In the future, she hopes to get a PhD in early childhood education with a focus in disability studies!
Her biggest BroadFutures takeaway? It is never too late to advocate for yourself. And her advice to current interns? Do not let anything stop you. You deserve space and time, so take it!
Ina's journey is a powerful reminder that impact does not end when a program does. |
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BroadFutures Monthly Info Session |
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Curious about BroadFutures’ offerings? Looking ahead to our Winter 2027 Program? Join us on Wednesday, June 17th at 12:00PM ET for an information session! |
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Young neurodivergent people have limitless potential. Let's unlock it. |
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