FOUNDER & LEAD ADVOCATE

After finding out the hard way that she was autistic, Alisha decided to turn her pain into purpose by creating The Awkward Autistic Black Girl.

Focus: Leading TAABG’s vision, advocacy, and growth while amplifying the voices of neurodivergent Black women and girls.

Responsibilities:
-Shape and guide TAABG’s mission, programs, and partnerships.
-Serve as the primary public voice and advocate for the community.
-Oversee all organizational decisions, initiatives, and collaborations.
-Ensure cultural competency and authenticity remain at the heart of all work.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH DIRECTOR

Focus: Relationships, representation, and visibility.
Responsibilities:
-Build and maintain connections with neurodivergent Black women & girls, as well as allies.
-Develop culturally competent outreach strategies.
-Organize workshops, events, and advocacy campaigns.
-Partner with schools, healthcare providers, and orgs to improve inclusion.
-Gather community feedback to shape programs.

PROGRAM & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Focus: Creating the tools, events, and supports TAABG provides.
Responsibilities:
-Develop and oversee programs (workshops, online courses, support groups).
-Curate culturally relevant educational resources for autistic Black women & girls.
-Coordinate training on autism acceptance and intersectionality for organizations.
-Work closely with you to ensure all programs align with TAABG’s mission.
-Track outcomes and measure program impact.

THERAPIST – MENTAL HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR

Focus: Ongoing emotional, mental health, and life skills support for autistic and neurodivergent Black women and girls.

Responsibilities:
-Provide individual, group, or family therapy using culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.
-Facilitate support groups, workshops, and wellness programs.
-Assist clients with coping strategies, emotional regulation, and daily life challenges.
-Collaborate with the psychologist for treatment planning when diagnostic clarity is needed.
-Offer immediate, short-term counseling for those on waitlists for long-term care.

PSYCHOLOGIST - CLINICAL ASSESSMENT & RESEARCH DIRECTOR

Focus: Comprehensive autism and mental health assessment, program oversight, and advocacy for culturally competent diagnostic standards.

Responsibilities:
-Conduct autism evaluations and mental health assessments tailored to Black and neurodivergent women and girls.
-Provide written diagnostic reports and recommendations.
-Develop culturally relevant assessment tools or adapt existing ones.
-Oversee data collection and research on neurodivergent BIPOC experiences.
-Train TAABG staff and community partners on culturally competent diagnostic practices.
-Collaborate with the therapist to align assessment results with ongoing support services.