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Enfield, London Jul 19, 2025  – Contemporary efforts towards inclusion often remain superficial, focusing on broad categories like women, minorities, and disability. However, the crucial question of what occurs at the intersection of these identities, and who is excluded even within diversity discussions, is seldom addressed.

This gap is addressed by ANNA: the All Neurodivergent Neuroinclusive Alliance. This audacious global initiative was created by and for neurodivergent women. By integrating art, commerce, personal journeys, and policy, ANNA introduces an innovative leadership model that prioritizes, rather than merely includes, diverse perspectives.

The Silence Behind the Statistics

While statistics often highlight that “One in five people is neurodivergent,” it is seldom acknowledged that over 90% of neurodivergent research and media coverage focuses on non-female individuals. Consequently, neurodivergent women remain largely absent from research studies, employment initiatives, and leadership roles.

This constitutes more than a mere oversight; it represents a systematic marginalization of women whose cognitive processes, emotional experiences, and communication styles differ from the norm, and who often face multiple layers of disadvantage due to their gender, race, socioeconomic status, disability, or past trauma.

For Lisa Garrelts, a member of ANNA’s Board of Directors, this exclusion is a deeply personal issue.

“I strongly support ANNA’s objective to empower autistic women, a group whose profound insights, remarkable resilience, and capacity to initiate significant societal and economic transformation are frequently underestimated because of systemic biases related to communication and cognitive styles,” she explains.

“My fundamental principles are based on inclusivity, integrity, and fostering collective progress. While adversity can make some individuals more rigid, neurodivergent individuals, particularly women, often opt for compassion, building connections, and making a positive difference.”

What ANNA Does

Established by , ANNA transcends the concept of a mere campaign. It functions as an evolving, dynamic platform that integrates artistic creation, financial independence, and community-driven activism.

Its three mission pillars are clear:

• **Innovate:** Organize the inaugural global digital art exhibition featuring neurodivergent artists, thereby transforming conventional notions of who creates, curates, and gains visibility in the art world.
• **Empower:** Establish an international mutual support and professional network specifically for neurodivergent women entrepreneurs.
• **Amplify:** Develop a global digital compilation showcasing narratives, analytical pieces, and multimedia content contributed by women from the entire neurodivergent spectrum.

This initiative is not philanthropic; rather, it aims to fundamentally restructure existing systems from within.

Lisa states, “ANNA exemplifies a setting where personal experiences transform into leadership roles.”
She adds, “This is a vision I endorse not merely verbally, but through active alliance, tangible actions, and strategic involvement.”

Anum Farooq, also on ANNA’s Board of Directors, holds a strong conviction that “ANNA highlights a significant and expanding group of marginalized women who might be perceived as unorthodox or unconventional due to their neurodivergent traits. However, with appropriate support structures, these women are capable of achieving ambitious leadership in both their personal and professional lives, ultimately benefiting societies and communities comprehensively.”

The Business Case Meets the Moral Case

Furthermore, there’s a compelling economic rationale. Studies indicate that incorporating neurodivergent individuals into teams can substantially boost productivity, and that doubling employment rates for autistic individuals in the UK could contribute billions to the national economy. Nevertheless, ANNA’s mission extends beyond mere financial metrics.

Its purpose is to rectify historical biases. This involves designing work environments that are sensitive to sensory needs, and re-evaluating recruitment processes. It also means recognizing that conventional indicators of achievement—such as extroversion, rapid execution, and conformity—do not accommodate or appreciate the unique brilliance of diverse intellects.

Lisa clarifies, “Our society is constructed upon principles of conformity and neurotypical standards.”

“However,” she adds, “in a world grappling with intricate issues, we precisely require innovative thought processes that deviate from established patterns.”

A Different Kind of Power

Fundamentally, ANNA is centered on evolution. It aims to create opportunities for voices that have always existed but have seldom been heard. It is about transforming adversity into growth, and exclusion into novel frameworks.

It is also an invitation.

ANNA extends an invitation to professionals in business, education, public service, and policymaking: to listen, engage in cooperation, and redefine the true essence of inclusion. This is envisioned not as a solitary endeavor, but as an enduring transformation spearheaded by individuals who have historically been overlooked.

We are not seeking endorsement. We are actively shaping a future where the value of every individual intellect is recognized.

For further information about ANNA or to explore partnership opportunities with the movement, please visit or contact info@neurodivergentsynergy.com via email.