Chirsty McFadyen is an economist and researcher at the Fraser of Allander Institute. She primarily works on projects related to the labour market and inequalities. She leads the Fraser’s work on the employment of people with learning disabilities in Scotland, and she has a keen interest in increasing neurodiverse representation in the workplace more widely.

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Briony Williamson is Head of Operations at Enable Works, the largest specialist employability provider in Scotland supporting disabled people, neurodivergent people, and those with long-term health conditions to gain skills, move into sustainable employment, and progress in their careers.

Briony leads the operational delivery of high-impact employability and inclusion programmes across Scotland, working with employers, public sector partners, and third-sector organisations to create more inclusive and accessible workplaces. Her work focuses on improving employment opportunities for disabled and neurodivergent people, embedding inclusive practice, and driving sustainable organisational change.

With extensive experience in employability, disability inclusion, and service transformation, Briony brings a practical and systems-led perspective to neurodiversity in the workplace, with a particular focus on inclusive recruitment, workplace culture, accessibility, and long-term progression in work.

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Alan leads Mindroom, working closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team to set the organisational direction, lead the team to deliver excellence and ensure the charity is both sustainable and fulfilling its obligations.

He has over 20 years of senior level experience having joined Mindroom from HRH The Prince of Wales’ Responsible Business Network, Business in the Community. He operates across the public, private and voluntary sectors to raise awareness of neurodiversity, supporting organisations to develop, embed and share good practice.

He is an Honorary Professor at Glasgow Caledonian University’s School for Business & Society, a past Vice Chairman of Career Ready in Scotland, a former member of the Scottish Government’s National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group and former lead author of Scotland’s Fair Work Action Plan.

Rob leads the charity’s work in Scotland in providing information, advice, guidance and support for autistic people and their families. NAS also maintains a network of volunteer led branches across Scotland as well as campaigning to help create a society that works for autistic people. Rob has worked within the third sector for almost 20 years across areas including employment, care, education and social security.

Gill Christie has built a career making things clearer for other people. Her late autism diagnosis brought that same clarity to her own life.

She is an editor at investment manager Baillie Gifford, where she co-founded and chairs the firm’s Neurodiversity Network. She also sits on the Cognitive Diversity project group, exploring how different ways of thinking, when well supported, can strengthen collaboration and decision-making.

An editor by trade and an oversharer by nature, Gill writes on LinkedIn about working life as a late-diagnosed autistic person, helping others feel more able to be themselves at work: www.linkedin.com/in/gill-christie

SJ Groenewegen is a freelance writer of speculative fiction with several works to her name. SJ is also a trustee of ARGH Scotland, a charity for autistic adults run by autistic adults, and an elected member and secretary of the Scottish committee of the Society of Authors. SJ’s background in the public sector covered the fields of national security, criminology, education, occupational health and safety, and policing. SJ’s 20-year career in criminal justice in Australia and the UK was rewarded with a British Empire Medal for services to law enforcement and LGBTQIA diversity. Born and raised in Australia, SJ has lived and worked in several capital cities around the world, but now calls the Highlands home.

​Becky Choat is Delivery and Development Manager at SWAN Scotland, leading the organisation’s autistic-led training, consultancy. Her work focuses on increasing understanding of autistic experiences across workplaces, public services, and communities, while supporting more inclusive, accessible, and neuro-affirming practice. With a background in education, family support, and health and social care management, Becky brings together professional and lived expertise as a late-diagnosed autistic woman and parent. Alongside her training and consultancy work, Becky leads community and peer-led programmes for autistic women, girls, and non-binary people that support identity, belonging, and wellbeing. She is passionate about creating spaces that encourage community-led understanding, connection, and meaningful change in both practice and culture.​​​​​​​​​​​

Chirsty McFadyen is an economist and researcher at the Fraser of Allander Institute. She primarily works on projects related to the labour market and inequalities. She leads the Fraser’s work on the employment of people with learning disabilities in Scotland, and she has a keen interest in increasing neurodiverse representation in the workplace more widely.