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
(aka the UnBoard)
Dr. Patty L. Gently
Cofounder & President
Patty Gently, MSMHC, PhD, is a doctor of developmental psychology and founder of Bright Insight Support Network. Grounded in advanced training in psychotherapy and trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR and parts work, she now serves as a therapeutic mentor, supporting gifted and neurodivergent adults in their own autopoietic autopsychotherapy processes.
Drawing from her Identity Development (GEAR) Theory, developmental psychology, and structured reflection, Dr. Patty facilitates opportunities for self-alignment, coherence, and meaning-making. Her current work explore hyperneuroplasticity as a unifying framework for understanding neurodivergence, emphasizing information integrity, integrated inclusivity, and a whole-person perspective.
Explore Dr. Patty's Book
Exploring Giftedness and Trauma
Intersection of Intensity:
Quirky, wordy, and lightning-fast at the keyboard — Youssef Sleiman believes curiosity and play can change lives. He researches, writes, creates and presents about giftedness and twice-exceptionality when he’s not working as an SEO strategist and professional copywriter.
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A walking think tank, Youssef is the creative mind blending evidence-based psychological theories with game design to create learning tools such as the Dynamism Deck and IDT The Game! and running role-playing games on YouTube as The Narrativist.
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Youssef also operates Gifted Curious Consulting, which offers
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Personal Consulting: One-on-one support for individuals who are newly identified as gifted, rediscovering their giftedness or who are simply gifted curious.
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Creative Solutions Consulting: Unique strategies and out-of-the-box thinking for enterprises, founders, and business owners seeking a neurodivergent approach.
Youssef Sleiman
Vice President
Director of Creative Strategy
Jim
Jim (they/them) is a twice exceptional writer, counsellor and teacher who founded Old Pine Counselling & Consulting. They are non-binary, trans, and queer and proud to be part of the neurodivergent, disabled, and BDSM/kink communities. They are mixed and Anishinaabe, and live and work on Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississagiig Mesinege territories.
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Chlece Walker-Neal-Murray
Transdisciplinary Justice & Preventative Law Strategists
Chlece Walker-Neal-Murray is a wife, mother, legal advocate, and founder of Chicago Advocate Legal and the Preventive Law Initiative. Her work bridges law, social work, and computer science to build systems for health equity. Guided by faith in Jesus and the Bible, she reflects deeply on giftedness, trauma-healing, and Black identity.
Victor Wang
Victor Wang is a gifted, autistic coach who supports neurodivergent and gifted adults in recovering from burnout, integrating identity, and navigating complex inner and outer worlds. Drawing on lived experience and multiple approaches, he makes neurodiversity accessible through education, advocacy, and well-timed memes that bring both clarity and humor to the process.
Community Host
About memes, burnout, coaching, the neuro-affirming grief group, and so much more!
Mikah Williams
Curriculum Development & Tutoring Coordinator
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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Andrew Goldish
Honorary Member &
Nerdstock Founder
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.
