Tara Cunningham

Tara Cunningham is the CEO of Beyond-Impact, a renowned neurodivergent CEO, and Social Entrepreneur focused on enhancing diversity & inclusion in corporations.

With over 20 years of experience, she has spearheaded disability and neurodiversity inclusion programs in non-profits and Fortune 500 companies, advised various organizations and governmental bodies on creating sustainable inclusion programs.

Tara is a Keynote speaker represented by the Harry Walker Agency and has co-founded the Grunin Center for Law and Social Entrepreneurship at NYU School of Law, blending philanthropy with social entrepreneurship.

As the former CEO of Specialisterne USA, she significantly expanded the organization's neurodiversity employment model, serving clients like Bloomberg, Salesforce, and MITRE.

Tara's educational background includes studies in Public Administration, Disability Studies, LGBTQ Studies, and more from prestigious institutions like Stanford University and the National University of Ireland.

In addition to her role at Beyond-Impact, Tara has held positions in various organizations including the American Red Cross and the European Commission, contributing significantly to the disability sector and social entrepreneurship globally.