Jeannette Roberes: Motivational Speaker
Keynote speaker Jeannette Roberes helps organizations design inclusive systems through expertise in neurodiversity, dyslexia, and cognitive diversity across education, technology, and workforce development.
Quick Facts:
- Keynote speaker on neurodiversity and inclusive systems design
- Founder of Bearly Articulating education platform
- Background in speech language pathology and software engineering
- Global educator and trainer with a 17,000+ community
- Formats:
Keynote speaker and educational consultant
- Audiences:
Educators, corporate leaders, HR teams, and organizations focused on inclusion, accessibility, and workforce development
- Outcomes:
- Design systems that support diverse cognitive styles
- Improve learning, performance, and accessibility
- Apply neurodiversity principles across education and workplace settings
- Travels from: Detroit, MI
- **Fee range: $5,001 - $10,000
Keynote Topics
Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Building Cognitive Inclusive Cultures
A keynote designed for leadership teams and organizations ready to move beyond awareness into action. This session explores how cognitive differences such as dyslexia and ADHD contribute to innovation, problem solving, and performance when properly supported.
Audience: Corporate leaders, HR teams, DEI leaders
Outcomes:
- Understand the business case for neurodiversity
- Identify barriers that limit cognitive inclusion
- Apply practical strategies to support diverse thinkers across teams
The Misdiagnosis of Black Dyslexics: Systemic Gaps and What Organizations Can Do
A powerful and research grounded talk examining how systemic bias impacts the identification and support of dyslexia in Black children and adults. This session connects education and workforce pipelines, offering clear actions organizations can take to close equity gaps.
Audience: Educators, policymakers, corporate leaders, nonprofits
Outcomes:
- Recognize patterns of under identification and misdiagnosis
- Understand the long term impact on education and employment
- Implement more equitable identification and support practices
Women in Technology: Breaking Barriers and Building Pipelines
Drawing from lived experience across speech language pathology and technology, this keynote focuses on advancing women in male dominated industries. It highlights both individual strategies and organizational responsibility in building sustainable pipelines.
Audience: Tech companies, leadership teams, women’s networks
Outcomes:
- Identify barriers to entry and advancement
- Strengthen recruitment and retention strategies
- Support authentic leadership development for women in tech
Designing for All Minds: Accessibility and Inclusive Design
A practical session that bridges accessibility, instructional design, and user experience. Participants learn how to design products, training, and systems that work for neurodiverse users from the start rather than retrofitting later.
Audience: Learning and development teams, designers, educators, product teams Outcomes:
- Apply principles of cognitive accessibility
- Improve usability across learning and workplace systems
- Design environments that support a wider range of users
Executive Presence and Resilient Leadership
A leadership focused keynote on navigating complexity with confidence, emotional intelligence, and authenticity. This session draws on global experience working with teams across cultures and high pressure environments.
Audience: Senior leaders, emerging leaders, executives
Outcomes:
- Strengthen executive presence and communication
- Lead effectively through uncertainty and change
- Build resilience while maintaining performance and team trust
Talent Short Bio
Jeannette Roberes is a keynote speaker, speech language pathologist, and education consultant focused on neurodiversity, dyslexia, and inclusive systems. She began her career as an SLP, transitioned into software engineering, and now works globally across education and workforce spaces.
She is the founder of Bearly Articulating, a growing platform and community of over 17,000 educators and professionals. Jeannette is known for bridging clinical expertise, technology, and real-world application to help organizations better support diverse thinkers.
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