Kenneth Mims is a STEM educator, author, and policy fellow known for advancing inclusive education for autistic and neurodivergent learners. With more than two decades of classroom, leadership, and advocacy experience, he bridges research, practice, and policy to improve outcomes across education and employment.

As a TEDx speaker and the author of A Mothers Guide to Autism, Kenneth has become a recognized voice for families, educators, and organizations seeking clearer, more practical ways to support neurodivergent young people. Kenneth is the founder of the Neurodiversity Education Research Center, which operates the Science Prep Academy, an award-winning private STEM college and career preparation school. He holds a B.S. in Physics from Hampton University and an M.Ed. in Science Education from Georgia State. In 2019 he served as an Albert Einstein Legislative Fellow, contributing to education policy discussions in Washington, DC.

With over twenty years teaching robotics, computer programming, and physical science, Kenneth helps educators, families, and employers create environments where neurodivergent people thrive. He translates classroom experience and research into actionable approaches that address real barriers in education and workforce development. His international work develops STEM education solutions that prioritize equity and systemic change, recognizing that preparing neurodivergent youth for success drives both social progress and economic growth.

Audiences gain concrete methods for shifting from deficit-based thinking to strength-based perspectives, practical tools for building inclusive classrooms and workplaces, and strategies for supporting mental health and resilience in neurodivergent communities. Kenneth equips organizations to move beyond awareness toward meaningful action.

Book Kenneth to bring transformative insight on neurodiversity and inclusion that sparks genuine change in your organization.