What they reported doing
- #1 primary $31KRESEARCH - CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON AND DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH AUTISM.
- #2 $452KOTHER PROGRAMS:EMPLOYER CONNECT - PROGRAM TO PROVIDE YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM INTRODUCTIONS TO EMPLOYERS AND EXPERIENCE NETWORKING.RECRUIT - TARGETED RECRUITING OF INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM TO FILL SPECIFIC POSITIONS FOR CLIENT COMPANIES.TRAINING - TRAINING OF EMPLOYERS ON APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR RECRUITING AND MANAGING PROFESSIONAL LEVEL EMPLOYEES ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM.
What they call their work
What they do
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 5 activities
- Candidate training and workforce readiness developmentDelivers training to neurodivergent jobseekers on networking skills (including LinkedIn), interview techniques, disclosure strategies, and workplace accommodations to prepare them for successful engagement with employers.
- Direct job placement and recruitment services for autistic jobseekersIdentifies, refers, and places autistic candidates into internships, project roles, and full-time positions with employer partners through targeted recruiting and structured referral processes, including contract-to-hire pathways and permanent placements at organizations such as Prudential, Warner Brothers, and the Simons Foundation.
- Employer Connect networking and interview programOperates a structured program that hosts 1.5-hour interactive networking events connecting employers with 12–15 neurodivergent jobseekers, providing interview preparation, practice, feedback, and opportunities to interact with senior executives and hiring managers, leading to employment outcomes such as placements at Prudential and Warner Brothers.
- Employer consulting and organizational assessment for neurodiverse hiringConducts in-depth assessments of employers' workforce needs and organizational practices to support inclusive hiring of autistic professionals, including recommendations on effective communication, management strategies, and workplace accommodations.
- Post-hire transition and retention supportProvides ongoing support during employee onboarding, establishes mentorship arrangements, conducts regular check-ins with hired candidates and their managers, and offers mentorship and networking opportunities to improve retention of autistic employees in professional roles.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Neurodiversity advocacy and coalition leadershipCo-founded and participates in the Neurodiversity @ Work Employer Roundtable, a coalition launched in 2017 that brings together employers to advance neurodiverse hiring practices across industries.
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Workplace DEI Research and Training 1 activity
- Research and publication on neurodiverse employment practicesConducts peer-reviewed research on neurodiversity in the workplace and publishes evidence-based resources, including books such as 'An Employer’s Guide to Managing Professionals on the Autism Spectrum' and 'The Neurodivergent Job Candidate: Recruiting Autistic Professionals', which inform inclusive hiring assessments and management strategies.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAN M BAZZOLI | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $126K |
| AMANDA MARINO | VP, CLIENT SERVICES | 40 | $115K |
| TRACY POWELL-RUDY | VP, CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $101K |
| MARCIA SCHEINER | PRESIDENT | 35 | $20K |
- ANDREW TRAHAIR — DIRECTOR
- ANDY PINTO — CHAIR
- COLOON WILLIS — DIRECTOR
- DAVID KRUTH — DIRECTOR
- ELENA SUKACHEVA — VICE PRESIDENT
- ILANA WALTER — DIRECTOR
- KATHYRN SAYKO — DIRECTOR
- LARRY RUBIN — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD SCHEINER — DIRECTOR
- SANDEEP ARORA — TREASURER
- WENDY HENSEL — VICE PRESIDENT
Who they work with
- Broccoli Data Solutions Partner — Co-founded by Colin Willis, whose work aligns with Integrate’s mission of inclusive hiring for autistic professionals.
- Fortune 500 Financial Services Company Partner — Partner organization where candidates have been placed in internship roles.
- Global Financial Services Firm Partner — Partner organization where a candidate was placed as a Software Engineer.
- Major Motion Picture Company Partner — Partner organization where candidates have been placed in various roles including production, technology, and archives.
- Neurodiversity @ Work Employer Roundtable Partner — Co-founded and collaborates with the Neurodiversity @ Work Employer Roundtable to advance employer hiring initiatives for neurodiverse individuals.
- Prudential Partner — Company that has hired candidates placed by Integrate Autism Employment Advisors.
- Prudential Partner — Corporate partner that has hired autistic contractors, interns, and professionals with support from Integrate, including manager training and inclusive talent development.
- Prudential Financial Partner — Partnered with Integrate to hire autistic individuals into contract and permanent roles in the Defined Benefits Operations team.
- Simons Foundation Partner — Collaborated with Integrate to offer internship opportunities for autistic individuals at SPECTRUM News.
- Warner Brothers Partner — Collaborated with Integrate on the Employer Connect program to place autistic individuals in project and full-time roles within the Global Technology division.
- Warner Music Group Partner — Participating employer in the Employer Connect program, with leadership attendance and endorsement.
- WarnerMedia Partner — Corporate partner that has hired autistic talent through Integrate's recruitment and support services.
How they approach the work
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- End-to-End Inclusion Support Modelmethodology: end-to-end-employment-supportBy providing continuous support before, during, and after job placement — including structured onboarding, ongoing training, and workplace integration strategies — the organization ensures long-term employment success for autistic individuals, because sustained engagement reduces turnover and improves performance in neurodiverse hires.
- Inclusive Workplace Integration Through Educationmethodology: workplace-inclusion-through-educationBy educating employers, teams, and leadership about autism and neurocognitive differences through curated resources, training, and public advocacy, the organization fosters inclusive cultures where neurodivergent employees can thrive, because understanding reduces stigma and enables meaningful accommodation.
- Neurodiversity Advantage Frameworkmethodology: neurodiversity-advantageBy promoting the inherent strengths and competitive advantages of neurodivergent talent, the organization increases employer demand for autistic professionals, because framing inclusion as a business asset — not charity — drives sustainable hiring and cultural change.
- Skill and Culture-Aligned Talent Matchingmethodology: cultural-fit matchingBy matching autistic candidates to roles based on both technical skill fit and alignment with organizational culture, the organization improves hiring success and retention, because mutual compatibility between employee and employer increases job satisfaction and workplace belonging.