Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP, neurodiversity keynoter, consultant, and trainer, shows forward-thinking educators and corporate leaders how to access and retain a largely untapped, loyal, hardworking talent pool that will give them a competitive edge. She has over 30 years of experience in the education space, teaching people how to learn, stay motivated, and maximize their talents. Her specialty is training and leading neurodivergent thinkers: dyslexic, autistic, ADHD, OCD, etc.

Susan’s neurodivergence was diagnosed the same day as one of her children. The doctor said, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Understanding the struggles of someone whose brain is wired differently, she is passionate about creating a world that empowers and values neurodivergent talent.

Julie Rake has been practicing medicine as a PA for over 20 years. After practicing family medicine for 15 years, she attended the Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona. Since 2015, she has practiced Integrative Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Julie’s current practice focuses on integrative mental health care. Her specialty lies in helping to regulate the stressed nervous system of those with trauma and PTSD. She is partnered with “Redefine Wellness and Treatment,” a cutting-edge holistic healing center offering PHP, IOP, retreats, and individual wellness services.

Julie is currently a director for “Alter of Earth,” a Scottish-based, non-profit organization providing nature-based mental wellness and trauma recovery programs. From 2016 to 2023, she was a board member and chair (three years) for the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona. From 2015 to 2020, she was a provider for the SPARTA Project, a non-profit organization whose mission is to help heal the moral and spiritual wounds of our warfighters, veterans, and first responders. Julie currently teaches modules on PTSD for East Valley police and fire departments for their “Crisis Intervention Team” (CIT) cohorts on a roving basis.

Julie is a speaker, poet, and writer, and is firmly committed to serving her patients and her community.