Shea Hunter Belsky
By Shea Hunter Belsky
Autistic self-advocate and leader ready to talk about inclusion & acceptance for autistic people
[Cornell University] was where I started to really become much more aware… where I feel like I’m okay, I can thrive.
[Pizza] matters. I’m making it tonight for dinner.
[Running] matters… We did the Boston 5K last weekend… and we’re doing a half marathon this weekend with a bunch of friends.
[Virtual reality] is cool and gimmicky and exciting. It’s just not like ubiquitous in our lives yet… it’s not at the level of ChatGPT or the iPhone.
Autistic self-advocate and leader ready to talk about inclusion & acceptance for autistic people
Shea Belsky is an autistic self-advocate and changemaker. He is the Chief Technology Officer of Mentra, a hiring platform for neurodivergent jobseekers to seek gainful employment from neuroinclusive organizations. Mentra was funded in 2022 by Sam Altman (OpenAI) and Shine VC in 2023. Shea brings several unique perspectives to supporting neurodivergent colleagues: He has been the manager of neurodivergent & neurotypical employees, has reported to neurodivergent & neurotypical managers, and has advocated for the needs and wellbeing of neurodivergent & neurotypical peers. He is also a champion for accessibility in the workplace, for software, and in physical spaces. Shea is excited to share these experiences with others in order to create a more inclusive workplace for everyone.
