Meet Our Leadership Team...
Ignacio Torras
Dr. Lorna Ortiz
Dr. Lorna Ortiz
Dr. Lorna Ortiz
Dr. Lorna Ortiz
Dr. Lorna Ortiz
Special Remarks: Judge Lina Hidalgo
About Judge HIdalgo
Judge Lina Hidalgo is the head of Harris County’s governing body. She is the first woman to be elected County Judge and only the second to be elected to the Commissioners Court. Harris County is the third largest county in our nation. The Harris County Judge and four County Commissioners oversee a $4.3 billion budget that helps fund key county services and institutions. Judge Hidalgo’s leadership has been recognized through numerous awards and national honors. She also been named to the TIME Magazine 100 Next list as well as Forbes 30 Under 30. Meet Judge Hidalgo...
Featured Keynote: Dani Bowman
About Dani
Dani Bowman is a young and talented animator, artist, and entrepreneur on the Autism Spectrum who is passionate about using her skills to help others and her dedication to inclusion and diversity. Despite being diagnosed with autism at age 3 and nonverbal until 6 Dani has overcome these challenges to become an accomplished artist, animator,and inspiring speaker. She founded her own company, DaniMation, when she was just 14 years old, and DaniMation UK in 2019. Dani has taught animation to over 3000 students with autism and premiered 14 short films at San Diego ComicCon. As a national speaker and cast member of Love on the Spectrum, Dani uses her platform to inspire and mentor others. Meet Dani...
2025 Conference Themes
Genuine in Focus: Data and Insights
Genuine in Focus: Data and Insights
Genuine in Focus: Data and Insights
Experts from diverse fields will share insights on how we can help shape solutions to improve the lives of the Genuine community.
Employment as a Differentiator
Genuine in Focus: Data and Insights
Genuine in Focus: Data and Insights
Real world examples and expertise on how Genuine inclusion fosters organizational capabilities and opportunity.
Driving Inclusion Through Sports
Genuine in Focus: Data and Insights
Driving Inclusion Through Sports
Driving inclusion through sports and building on the La Liga Genuine Methodology around the world.
Agenda
Spend the day with us at Rice University! Whether you are local to Houston, or coming from out of town, we're here to answer your questions. Our agenda may change slightly as we are still adding more great speakers to the lineup!
Our Speakers... Check back as the list is growing!
Dr. Ruth N. López Turley
Professor/Director, Kinder Institute for Urban Research, Rice University
Dr. Luz Maria Garcini, MPH
Director of Community and Public Health, Kinder Institute for Urban Research, Rice University
Tom D'Eri
Co-Founder of Rising Tide Car Wash | Forbes 30 Under 30 | Author of The Power of Potential
Collette Divitto
CEO Collettey’s Cookies| Tedx Speaker | Entrepreneur | Speaker and Coach | Author | TV Personality | Non Profit CEO | Fierce Advocate
Michael A. Giongo
Professional Sports Data Analyst & Strategist
Giongo Strategy and Performance Consulting
A Great Experience for Everyone!
Sensory Break Room
COMMUNICATION PReferences
COMMUNICATION PReferences
Guests who need a quiet space to take a break are welcome to visit our sensory break room located near the auditorium. Our friendly staff is here to help with any of your needs.
COMMUNICATION PReferences
COMMUNICATION PReferences
COMMUNICATION PReferences
Color Communication Stickers at the Conference
are a system first developed in Autistic spaces and conferences. They help people tell others about their communication preferences.
