Alycia Anderson Leading the Pathway to Disability Inclusion

From sharing her story and becoming a disability advocate and TEDX speaker to supporting inclusive education through partnerships with Bay-Arenac Intermediate and Pinconning Area School Districts, Alycia Anderson puts inclusion at the forefront of her mission. Whether its speaking on her podcast, collaborating with schools, organizations, and companies to create a more inclusive workspace, contributing as a member of the California Insurance Diversity Task Force, or creating her own disability inclusion learning series, disability advocacy is Anderson’s biggest passion. To learn more about Alycia Anderson and her advocacy efforts, read on.

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Doing It All With Amanda Jaros

Los Angeles based actress and writer Amanda Jaros knows how to stay busy. Whether she’s showcasing her talents while starring in ABC’s “Women of the Movement '' or putting pen to paper and crafting screenplays, Amanda has much to offer to the entertainment industry. Amazingly, Amanda was introduced to acting and writing as a mere child, and proves to be a natural at honing in on her creativity. Currently, Amanda is developing three indie features written and starring herself! When not putting her all into the industry, she is nurturing another passion: humanitarian and advocacy work. Amanda serves as a team leader for “After Hours Ministry”, a non profit organization which supports outreach for sex trafficking and exploitation victims on the streets of L.A. If you are interested in Amanda’s story or future endearers, please continue reading below.