Speaker Coordination Sub-Committee

Abbie Wang is a senior at Sage Hill School in Newport Beach, CA and is currently NNEA's Speaker Coordination Subcommittee Lead. Her passion for neurodiversity advocacy stems from experiences of neurodiverse family members and attending SNP-REACH after her sophomore year. She joined NNEA after attending SNP-REACH to be further involved with advocacy. She also serves as the National Vice President and Irvine Blue Branch President for the organization Autism Peer 1 on 1, where she runs a year-round "Social Through Tennis” program in Irvine for neurodiverse youth. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks with her dog, spending time with friends, and creating art.

Elizabeth Chai is a sophomore at Royal West Academy in Quebec, serving on the Speaker Coordination Sub-Committee of NNEA. She is passionate about psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and enjoys playing badminton, the guitar, fencing, visual arts, and listening to rock music. Growing up with a neurodiverse sibling, Elizabeth became aware of the unique strengths that neurodiverse individuals bring, as well as the ways they could be better supported in schools. Her curiosity about how people think, feel, and experience the world led her to take part in neurodiversity-focused programs and peer groups, where she has connected and supported others. Attending SNP-REACH 2025 deepened her understanding of neurodiversity and the importance of advocacy. Through NNEA, Elizabeth hopes to gather the skills needed to help build more inclusive environments for neurodiverse individuals both in her community and beyond.

Evan Yu is a junior at Granite Bay High School in Granite Bay, California. He serves on the NNEA Speaker Coordination Committee. At his school, he is the founder and President of Friends Understanding Neurodivergence, a non-profit organization in which high school students facilitate safe spaces for neurodivergent individuals to socialize and meet new people. Moreover, he is the co-founder of Sammie AI, an AI platform created to act as a friendly companion and provide ideas for neurodiversity advocacy. Outside of his work with neurodiversity, Evan is a nationally ranked taekwondo athlete and violinist.

Ishaan Dhillon-Patel is a sophomore at The Harker School and an active member of several student organizations, including the Student Diversity Coalition and Neurodiversity Committee. He is passionate about debate, where he explores topics related to philosophy, politics, and ethics, and enjoys using data-driven analysis to improve his performance. Outside of school, Ishaan enjoys coding and designing projects that promote inclusivity. He joined NNEA to help advocate for neurodiverse students and foster a more equitable academic community.