Dr. Lhara Mullins is a lecturer in Health Promotion at the University of Galway and the director of the BA Social Care Programme. Lhara is a  passionate and active advocate locally and nationally for all things Autism and neurodiversity related and has authored two books to date on this topic. Lhara has a practice background in social care, a masters in social work and a PhD in health promotion. She brings a unique lived experience perspective as a neurodivergent person and parent, alongside her expertise in health promotion teaching and research, to deliver unique and interactive workshops promoting awareness and reflection. Lhara aims to empower existing and future practitioners regarding their role in creating supportive environments for neurodivergent people, to promote inclusion and belonging.