With a keen ability to educate and guide communities in desperate need of resources and support, Ms. Davis-Pierre has transformed the lives of countless Black families parenting autistic children.
As the parent of two autistic children, and being autistic herself, Ms. Davis-Pierre understands firsthand the isolation, shame, and stigma that often accompanies an autism diagnosis. Armed with that knowledge, she uses her professional expertise to connect with and empower Black parents of autistic children. Through Autism in Black, she also provides essential training to organizations so they can more effectively serve the Black disability community.
A dynamic, in-demand speaker, Ms. Davis-Pierre has conducted many powerful workshops and lectures on topics related to autism including autism in the Black community, the intersection of race and disability, and self-care.
Her work has gained national acclaim with features in Forbes, The New York Times, USA Today, Parents magazine, and on PBS. Maria has also collaborated with Microsoft.