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Our People

Founded in 2018 by therapist Patty Williams (now Gently) and public school teacher Tori Jones, Bright Insight Support Network takes a whole-person approach to educating about, advocating for, and supporting the gifted, twice-exceptional, and neurodivergent communities. As a grassroots organization, Bright Insight seeks to create a network of individuals, communities, and resources to collectively support exceptional individuals in all environments.

The Bright Insight Team

Dr. Patty L. Gently
Cofounder & President

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About Theraputic Coaching, Speaking Engagements, Trainings, or General Questions and Comments!

Read about Identity Development (Gear) Theory

Bright Insight Support Network founder and president Patricia Gently, MSMHC, PhD, is a trauma therapist and coach who specializes in EMDR and works with gifted neurodivergent and other marginalized populations. She is an experienced author, educator, and presenter who promotes integrated inclusivity, a holistic understanding of neurodiversity, and information integrity.

Explore Dr. Patty's Book 

Intersection of Intensity:
Exploring Giftedness and Trauma
Order through your local, community book shops, on amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Gifted UNLIMITED, Adlibris, or bruna, or at most other places books are sold, internationally!
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Youssef Sleiman
 

Vice President
Director of Advocacy & Policy

About coaching for newly identified, rediscovering, or Gifted Curious

Quirky, wordy and lightning-fast at the keyboard, Youssef Sleiman is a neurodivergent professional, creative writer, and Gifted Curious consultant working in Dallas, Texas. He’s a quick study, a systems thinker with an investigative and creatively divergent mind on a career-defining mission to “make the important interesting.”

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Miranda Merrell

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Miranda founded a music and performance business as an adolescent. Now, despite a late diagnosis of ADHD, PTSD, and giftedness, she thrives as she advocates for the gifted community globally, spreading joy and compassion authentically. Miranda's journey showcases the transformative power of perseverance and her commitment to inclusivity.

Creativity Consultant

About creative parenting and natural solutions for neurodivergent bodies

Mikah Williams
 

Curriculum Development & Tutoring Coordinator

About tutoring opportunities and support 

Mikah Williams, Curriculum Development and Tutoring Coordinator leverages five years of tutoring experience and her Twice Exceptional background to create inclusive, engaging learning experiences. A cow enthusiast and passionate advocate, she supports student growth and success through innovative curriculum design and personalized tutoring that sparks curiosity and joy.

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About community involvement and Nerdstock volunteer opportunities!

Andrew Goldish
Community Engagement 
Coordinator

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Andrew Goldish, an MIT-trained polymath, is a software engineer, historian, and writer with interests from spirituality to linguistics. The mastermind behind Nerdstock, he hosts intellectual salons, blogs at Brookline Polymath, and supports gifted and 2E individuals in building meaningful connections through community engagement.

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