Zarah first joined AsIAm in 2021 as Bridge Forward Project Coordinator. In 2022 she assumed her role as Training Manager, overseeing programmes such as Autism-Friendly accreditation, Teach Me AsIAm, The Teenage Years workshop series and Primary school workshops and led a team of training officers delivering specialised training in various sectors across Ireland. Zarah now serves as the Head of National Supports, leading the Nationals Supports team in providing essential services and programs to support Autistic individuals and their families. This work includes the Child and Family, Adult Support and Wellbeing and AAC programmes. Her expertise, combined with her personal journey, continues to drive her to positively impact the lives of Autistic individuals and their families. In addition to her professional achievements, Zarah is a neurodivergent parent of three children, one of whom is an Autistic adult and has an intellectual disability. This firsthand experience has deepened her understanding of special education, Autistic-led research, and fueled her advocacy for neurodivergent individuals and their families.
