Rev. Christina and Ms. Kim Hartman have been working to create a relationship with Lawrence University to offer a professional development opportunity for students to help support neurodiversity in our Religious Exploration program by providing support for students, volunteer leaders, and staff on Sunday mornings, making recommendations for curriculum or classroom management adaptations, and more. This unpaid position will support our programs as well as provide a wonderful for-credit academic experience for local university students.

Starting in January, through the end of May, we welcome our new Neurodiversity Support Intern, SOPHIA SCHULTZ! We’re so excited to have Sophia on our team. Here, she can introduce herself:

“Hi, I’m Sophia! I am a senior at Lawrence University, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Neuroscience. I am deeply committed to research and psychological practice that supports the mental health and well-being of neurodiverse youth across diverse settings. Through my applied work experiences in educational settings and personal experiences, I have developed immense empathy for those who experience frequent social, emotional, and sensory overwhelm. I am so excited to have the opportunity to support neurodiverse youth in a non-school community setting!”