International neurodiversity speaker
As an international neurodiversity speaker, my mission is to help create workplaces where every mind can thrive. With my keynote presentations, I offer inspiration and practical guidance that can help your organization become more neuroinclusive. I also lead a global neurodiversity Employee Resource Group (ERG) with over 1,000 members within a large multionational company.
Award-winning photographer
I am a visual thinker with a fascination for patterns and details in the world around me, always looking for moments of stillness in the rush of life. My landscape photography has been awarded in the International Photography Awards, the Prix de la Photographie Paris and the Fine Art Photography Awards. Prints of my best photos are available via my photography website.
Neurodiversity speaking testimonials
Tristan delivered a keynote presentation for a global audience in Syngenta Group and it was one of the best received sessions we had. Tristan is an extremely professional keynote speaker – he provided all the details regarding his keynote in advance, ensured everything runs smoothly from his side and most importantly – presented the topic so that the audience is fully engaged and leaves the session with clear learnings. We got wonderful feedback – our colleagues found the keynote extremely informative and Tristan a really empathetic speaker. We would be looking forward to working with Tristan again!Polina Kosareva, Group Diversity & Inclusion Lead, Syngenta, Switzerland
I wholeheartedly offer my highest recommendation for Tristan Lavender. He is a highly authentic speaker who partnered closely with the Sensational Foundation in Hong Kong. Tristan’s unique perspective, lived experience, and exceptional communication skills make him an invaluable asset to any event. Through his partnership and collaboration with the Sensational Foundation, he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to promoting awareness, understanding, and inclusivity for individuals on the autism spectrum. His talk was not only informative and educational but also deeply impactful, leaving audiences inspired and empowered.Faride Shroff, Founder and CEO, Sensational Foundation, Hong Kong
We recently hosted an Open Dialogue on neurodivergence in the workplace, with Tristan as our guest speaker. He was wonderfully clear and structured in his explanations, making complex topics accessible and engaging for everyone. The preparation process was quick and seamless, and Tristan was able to give advice and guidance along the entire journey. To note how insightful and impactful the session was, I'd love to share two quotes from my colleagues: "It was an eye opener in so many ways I never thought of. Very inspiring." and "I loved it! Super cool and every time these topics are discussed I feel like I'm not an alien".Anesa Balta, Co-Lead Diversity & Inclusion, Lepaya, The Netherlands
My story
I was diagnosed with autism in my early twenties, shortly after earning my Master’s degree in psychology. But for the next 16 years, I never felt comfortable sharing this part of my identity at work. Then, one day, I decided I didn’t want to hide my differences any longer. More importantly, I realized I didn’t want future generations of neurodivergent individuals to struggle in silence. That’s why I became a public autism and neurodiversity advocate – to be a constructive voice for inclusion and help create workplaces where every mind can thrive.
