Victoria Verlezza
People & Culture Strategist, Founder
Dr. Verlezza (ver-LEZ-uh) is an inclusion, equity, access, belonging strategist and educator with
20+ years of experience supporting individuals and organizations in building more inclusive,
accessible, and equity-driven cultures. As a scholar-practitioner with lived experience, She brings
both expertise and empathy to my work, especially around neurodivergence and systemic change.
With a PhD in Human Development and master’s degrees in Social Justice Education, Higher Ed
Administration, and Human Development, she help teams grow through reflection, accountability,
and action.
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July 23, 2026
Psychological Safety, Disability Rights, and the Future of Work with Dr. Victoria Verlezza
As disability rights face renewed challenges and workplace inclusion efforts come under increasing scrutiny, how can organizations continue creating environments where everyone belongs? In this powerful and candid conversation, Julie Sowash sits down with Dr. Victoria Verlezza, award-winning thought leader, neurodiversity advocate, and creator of the Cognitive Equity Leadership Model. Together, they explore the intersection of disability rights, psychological safety, neuroinclusion, and workplace culture during a time of significant social and political change. Drawing from her lived experience as an autistic and ADHD professional, Dr. Verlezza challenges organizations to move beyond performative inclusion and build systems that support people without requiring them to mask, disclose, or conform. The conversation tackles everything from the rollback of disability rights protections to the impact of AI in hiring, inclusive leadership practices, accountability in workplace culture…
Guest: Victoria Verlezza