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I am on a mission to close the disability gap in leadership by working with companies to attract and retain disabled talent. 

- Becca Lory Hector

Though we are still in the early stages of integrating DEIB into our company cultures, thus far, most DEI initiatives have forgotten one of the largest marginalized groups on our planet: disabled folks. Attention has been paid to race, religion, gender and sexuality, but repeatedly, disability has been left out of the conversation.

As we are beginning to make headway in this area, I created Truly Inclusive Leadership, to help companies and organizations build well-rounded DEIB initiatives that include ALL disabilities, visible and invisible, and focus on creating a sense of belonging in the workplace. Your company's DEIB initiatives should be apparent in every department and at every level of your organization, beginning with leadership. If you are ready to make your company or organization truly inclusive, I share how I can help you here.

I am an openly Autistic Professional on a mission to close the disability gap in leadership by working with companies to attract and retain disabled talent. My focus is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace because, as a female, disabled person, I have been in search of Belonging as an employee my entire working life. Since I was never able to find it, I decided to partner with companies and organizations to help them create their workplaces.

Becca, a caucasian female, is on the state speaking to group of people who are seated in the audience. She is wearing a black outfit and glasses, and she appears in the background of image.
A montage with 5 pictures: top left is is one of my cats in a cat tree; top right is a selfie of me and my husband; center image is landscape; bottom left is my dog Penny; bottom right are my dogs Fiona, Walter, and Gus posing on the couch.

I was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and have since become a dedicated autism and neurodiversity advocate, researcher, consultant, speaker, and author. My work includes neurodiversity and disability consulting, autistic quality of life research, as well as teaching my course, Self Defined Living: A Path to a Quality Autistic Life, I have published multiple articles and books about life on the autism spectrum with the goal of spreading acceptance, building understanding, and encouraging self-advocacy.  I am an animal lover with a special affinity for cats, and spend most of my “free” time with my many animals, my husband Antonio, and my Emotional Support Animal (ESA), Sir Walter Underfoot. If you want to learn more about my journey thus far, click here.

This is the logo. It has 4 circles interlocking, representing D.E.I.B., the words Truly Inclusive on the top of the top circle, and Leadership on the bottom circle.

The Story Behind the Logo

The four circles represent Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). The in between circles in the center, which forms a slightly darker shade of green, represents the intersectionality that exists inside the disabled community. And if you pay attention, you will see an infinity symbol, which represents neurodiversity.

The cover of the book. It has the image of yellow-framed sunglasses, followed by the title "Always bring your sunglasses". On the bottom, it reads "and other stories from a life of sensory and social invalidation" followed by the author's name.

Always Bring Your Sunglasses

In my new book, “Always Bring Your Sunglasses,” I share my personal journey with autism, offering an intimate glimpse into the sensory sensitivities, social intricacies, and the often misunderstood aspects of living in an autistic body. Learn more about the book here.

Awards, Honors & Certifications

  • image of the award certificate It reads "Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Autism Spectrum & Developmental Disabilities (ASDD) Special Interest Group (SIG)" on the top, followed by "2023 Trailblazer in Diversity & Equity Award

    Trailblazer in Diversity and Equity Award

    Issued by Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, in November 2023, in honor and recognition of significant contribution to reducing health disparities in the field of Autism.

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    LinkedIn Top Voice

    Honored with the LinkedIn Top Voice badge, an invitation only program by LinkedIn, in recognition of advocacy in the Disability space.

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    Stereotype Buster Award (Highly Commended)

    Issued by Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards, Genius Within CIC in October 2023. This award celebrates those that do things their own way and prove that narrow stereotypes cannot adequately describe the human experience.

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    CITI Training: Group 2 Social and Behavioral Research

    Completed the Human Research - Group 2 Social and Behavioral Research level 1 - Basic Course. Credential issued in November 2022.

  • Image shows IBCCES logo in blue, the name of the organization, and the name of the certification mentioned.

    CAS (Certified Autism Specialist)

    Certification issued by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)

  • Image shows IBCCES logo in blue, the name of the organization, and the name of the certification mentioned.

    BCCS (Board Certified Cognitive Specialist)

    Certification issued by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)

Self Defined Living Course

Are you ready to step forward into your authentic self and create a life that you don’t need a vacation from?

Self-Defined Living is about creating a customized path to a quality autistic life for you and creating the habits that fortify your focus and keep you aligned with your authentic self. Together, we will tackle how to move from surviving to thriving in small, actionable steps while also defining for yourself what your life should look like. Through a candid, private self-assessment, you will begin to understand that your wants, needs, and preferences are not just valid but also attainable.

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