Sonny Jane Wise

Sonny Jane Wise is a fiercely authentic, non-binary, neurodivergent, and disabled public speaker, author, and advocate who has redefined what it means to lead with lived experience.

Since their advocacy journey began in 2018, Sonny has cultivated a national and international presence—building an online community of over 150,000 people across various platforms, speaking at conferences, and helping reshape the discourse around neurodiversity and neurodivergence. Sonny’s captivating workshops, keynotes, and trainings inspire and challenge audiences across schools, universities, government agencies, mental health services and businesses.

Sonny is the creator of the original “Neurodivergent Umbrella” graphic, a visual cornerstone in neurodivergent awareness and education, bringing clarity to a frequently misunderstood term. They are also a published author of ‘We’re All Neurodiverse’ and ‘The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills’—the first DBT workbook designed through a neurodiversity-affirming lens which has sold over 70,000 copies worldwide.

In a world that demands conformity, Sonny teaches us to embrace and lean into our differences.