We all learn and think differently, yet 1 in 5 Americans struggle with learning and thinking differences, such as ADHD and Dyslexia. And while those with neurodiversity are common in the workplace, they are still often misunderstood, undiagnosed and dismissed, which is costing society more than $500 billion and keeping companies from reaching greater potential for their talent pool, increased productivity, and higher shareholder returns.
Understood is the only organization that’s a lifelong guide to those with neurodiversity (learning and thinking differences). In this session, Yvonne Cowser Yancy, Chief Administrative Officer for Understood, will walk through what neurodiversity is and looks like in the workplace, how accommodations are necessary and easier to implement than companies might think, how to create safe spaces for workplace disclosure, and how organizations can help ensure diversity and inclusion go beyond just the color of skin.
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Yvonne Yancy
Chief Administrative Officer
Understood
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Yvonne leads people, finance, legal, and administration teams for Understood. She brings more than 20 years of experience supporting diverse professionals across multiple industries to her role as Chief Administrative Officer.
Prior to joining Understood, Yvonne founded YSquare Advisors, a boutique consultancy, to help developing organizations manage their human resources functions. She also previously served as Chief Human Resources Officer for The Fresh Market, and was the Commissioner of Human Resources for the City of Atlanta. Yvonne co-leads Understood’s “Embrace Difference” internal working group, which helps empower diverse communities and perspectives. She enjoys volunteeri n in her community, mentoring professionals seeking careers in HR, and is an active member of SHRM.
Yvonne holds a BA in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA in Employee Relations from Georgia State University.