Finalist

Jillian Moses

Launching a new kind of early intervention center for neurodiverse children in the Bronx

Black and white photo of Jillian Moses who is launching a new kind of early intervention center for neurodiverse children in the Bronx
Year
2022
Organization
The Inspired Community Project
Sector
Education
Borough
Manhattan
Black and white photo of Jillian Moses who is launching a new kind of early intervention center for neurodiverse children in the Bronx

Jill is a special education teacher and behavior analyst whose 15-year career left her frustrated by special education models failing to reach young neurodiverse children equitably. She launched a new model, The Inspired Community Project, rooted in the Bronx where demand for programs is high while supply lags — nearly 40% of children ages 1–3 who are eligible for services lack support. Having worked for and managed programs, Jill has the experience to run her organization differently: increasing staff support and promotional opportunities to improve retention, co-developing a training model to hire people from within the community, and working with local organizations to create a universal community uplift.

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