
Advisory Board
We are building an esteemed Advisory Board team of neuroinclusive experts from an array of backgrounds, helping to shape NeuroPlaces 2026.

- Technical Lead, Inclusive Environments, Buro Happold
- Hon Associate Professor, The Bartlett, UCL
- Trustee, Changing Places International
Jean Hewitt
Jean is an accessibility and inclusive design specialist with over 25 years experience, and was Technical Author for PAS 6463 “Design for the Mind – Neurodiversity and the Built Environment” 2022 and has contributed to other recent publications, public events and discussion panels on this subject. She is the UK Government’s Disability Access Ambassador for the Built Environment, a voluntary role appointed by the Cabinet office.

Founder & CEO, Nook Sensory Pods
David O'Coimin
David O’Coimin is a product and experience designer and social-minded founder with a passion for people, places and planet.
Operating under the mantra of 'Design For The Extreme Benefits The Mean’, David uses neuroinclusive design to help organisations realise the full potential of their space in the service of people.

CEO & Founding Director, EventWell
Helen Moon
Helen Moon is the Founder and CEO of EventWell®, a neurodivergent-led charitable social enterprise. With nearly 30 years in the UK events industry, she is a recognised advocate for neuroinclusion, accessibility, and wellbeing, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to drive meaningful change across events and workplaces.

Customer Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, TfL
Amy Edgar
With over a decade of experience in public sector communications, stakeholder engagement, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Amy is a passionate advocate for inclusive transport and accessible infrastructure. Her current role helps advise TfL on strategic initiatives that embed the voices of disabled Londoners into the heart of policy and project development.
Amy manages TfL’s Independent Disability Advisory Group (IDAG), ensuring expert input is integrated early in project lifecycles to maximise impact.

Managing Director, Welcome Brain Consulting
Andy Williamson
Andy specialises in neuroinclusion across events, workplaces, and community settings. He advises organisations on audits, training, and design strategies that make environments more accessible and engaging, translating neurodiversity research into practical solutions that benefit both neurodivergent and neurotypical communities.

CEO and Founder, Thrive Neurodiversity and Mental Health
Simon Nichols
Inclusivity. Neurodivergence. Mentoring. Teaching. Support. Five key themes which are the core of Simon’s approach to life and to work. He works closely with many companies as a mental health and neurodiversity training partner. His clients include Network Rail & Volkswagen. Thrive aims to break down the stigma and discrimination. Understanding, embracing, and supporting neurodiversity is essential for businesses who truly value their employees.
Thrive’s Neurodiversity in the Workplace training equips you with the tools to recognise and unlock the potential of neurodiverse talent in your business.
“I’m excited to see first-hand the inspiring plans coming together for next year’s event, which I am sure will be incredible - it’s the first of its kind and to have this on our doorstep is wonderful. I have high hopes of this being a game changer for many businesses and, most importantly, neurodivergent people who deserve places where they feel welcomed and enabled to flourish.”
Jean Hewitt, Buro Happold