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Global advocate for neurodiversity and accessibility, dedicated to creating a more inclusive world for minds of all kinds.
Margaux Joffe (she/her) is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist and the Founder of Minds of All Kinds, a platform empowering neurodivergent changemakers to learn, connect, and lead. As the creator of ADHD Navigators program, Margaux is passionate about helping others thrive with ADHD in their careers.
Formerly an award-winning producer, Margaux’s journey took a pivotal turn at age 29 when she was diagnosed with ADHD. To help other women who were struggling in silence, she created Kaleidoscope Society, the first of its kind content platform for women with ADHD, launched in 2015. Reaching thousands in over 100 countries, the platform was recognized by Teen Vogue for "Smashing ADHD Stigma for Women and Girls" and Margaux was named a “badass woman with ADHD” by PopSugar.
Margaux went on to tackle stigma in the workplace, leading disability inclusion initiatives at Yahoo and Verizon, where she launched the technology industry’s first Neurodiversity Employee Resource Group (ERG) — building a global peer support network across 35 offices in just two years. She also spearheaded the The Disability Collection, a landmark partnership with Getty Images and the National Disability Leadership Alliance to improve disability representation in the media.
As a sought-after speaker and consultant, she has worked with companies like Edelman, Dell, Hinge, GitHub and Intuit and spoken on global stages, including the United Nations and World Health Organization.
Margaux’s impactful work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The Hollywood Reporter, Vogue and in books such as The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, Divergent Mind, A Hidden Force and Neurodiversity for Dummies. She has earned recognition from the United Nations Foundation, D&AD Impact Awards, the Webby Awards, and the Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame. In 2023, LinkedIn recognized her as a “Top Voice” in disability advocacy.
Margaux is currently based in Seattle, Washington, the land of the Duwamish People. She has a BA from Duke University and is trained in documentary storytelling as a tool for social change. She is certified in Digital Accessibility, Cognitive Disabilities and Mental Health First Aid. She is proud to serve on the Board of Directors for the American Association of People with Disabilities.
In all her work, she is dedicated to creating a world where neurodivergent people are seen, valued, and thriving.
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Board Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS)
International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards
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Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
International Association of Accessibility Professionals
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Mental Health First Aid Certified
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Values
Community
Creativity
Integrity
Compassion
Humility
Joy
Press
AdAge “Margaux Joffe on Embracing the Brilliance of Neurodivergent Minds”
Senior Executive Magazine “Remote Support for Employees with ‘Invisible’ Disabilities” by Barbara Michelman
PopSugar “11 Bad*ss Women Who Are Thriving With ADHD“ by Sabrina Park
Vogue "6 People share what it's like to live with ADHD" by Eni Subair and Alli Sim
Teen Vogue “The Kaleidoscope Society Is Smashing ADHD Stigma for Women and Girls” by Brittney McNamara
Forbes “Changing How The World Sees Disability One Photo At A Time” by Denise Brody
Forbes “Why Hiding A Disability From Coworkers May Hurt Not Help You” by Denise Brody
Fast Company “What Neurodiversity Is And Why Companies Should Embrace It” by Jenara Neremberg
Hollywood Reporter "Hollywoods Mental Health Reckoning has arrived" by Ashley Cullings, Degen Pener, Alex Ritman
VICE: “No One Believes You Have ADHD, Especially If You’re a Girl” by Gabby Bess
Yahoo Lifestyle “11 gifts for people with ADHD, from somebody who can relate“ by Devon Kelley
Authority Magazine "Social Impact Heroes: Margaux Joffe is empowering a lost generation of women”
ADDitude Magazine: “Wonder Women: 6 Inspiring ADHD Heroines” by Eileen Bailey
Recognition
Linkedin Top Voice 2023
Top 50 Global Neurodiversity Evangelist 2023
Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame Inductee, 2020
D&AD Impact Awards Shortlist, 2019
United Nations Foundation Mental Health Hackathon Winner, 2019
Webby Awards Nominee “Best Community Website,” 2019
Shorty Social Good Awards Winner, 2018
AD2SF “32 Under 32,” 2017
Silver Clio, 2016
One Show Shortlist, 2016
Local ADDY Awards, 2016
American Advertising Award Gold & Best in Show, Integrated Marketing Campaign, 2013
4 Awards for Excellence in Public Health Communications from the National Public Health Information Coalition, 2010
The John Auerbach Award for Innovations in Public Health, City of Boston, 2010
Boston City Council Certificate of Recognition, 2008
Education
Training
Duke University – B.A. Literature, Certificate in Film/TV
Duke University Center for Documentary Studies Lewis Hine Documentary Fellowship Program
Full Frame Film Festival Documentary Fellowship Program
School of Visual Arts (SVA) – Continuing education coursework: Branding, Graphic Design, Illustration
General Assembly – Product Management Bootcamp, Product Marketing Bootcamp
Landmark Worldwide – The Landmark Forum, The Advanced Course
ABC Languages - American Sign Language Level 1
Seattle Central College - American Sign Language Level 2
Certifications
Board Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS), International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)
Mental Health First Aid Certification, National Council for Behavioral Health
Crisis Communications Certification, City of Boston Office of Emergency Preparedness
YogaFit Teacher Training