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Join Us as a Sponsor! BroadFutures 2024 Fall Gala:

Voices for Change

Atlas Highlights BroadFutures Partnership

Atlas Performing Arts Center spotlit their partnership with us in a recent video that captured a day in the life of Winter ‘24 BroadFutures intern, Oskar Hartnett Mueller. We are thrilled to be partnering with Atlas again this summer and are always grateful to be in community with such a historic pillar of the DC arts and entertainment industry. Watch the video below!

Employer Spotlight

We are thrilled to be highlighting our growing partnership with Booz Allen Hamilton this month. After a successful winter pilot program with Booz Allen Hamilton, we are partnering again this summer to expand the cohort size and make even greater strides towards workplace equity.


When reflecting on their experience with BroadFutures thus far, Data Analyst, Varsha Raju, shared, “We’ve enjoyed having [our intern] be part of our team and working with BroadFutures! Our weekly conversations [with BroadFutures] have been helpful to understand how we can better work alongside neurodiverse professionals and continue BAH’s effort to strive for an all-inclusive workplace environment!”


Thank you Varsha and the Booz Allen Hamilton team! We look forward to working with you again this summer.

Intern Spotlight

This month we are shining the spotlight on Winter ‘24 BroadFutures intern, Owen Whitman! Owen is originally from South Korea and currently lives here in Washington, DC. This winter, Owen interned at IHG Hotels & Resorts where he supported the laundry facilities staff. 


When asked to reflect on his experience at BroadFutures, Owen shared, “My favorite part of the BroadFutures program was all of the self advocacy lessons.” 


Owen’s enthusiasm and eagerness to try new things brought so much to our Winter cohort. We look forward to Owen’s continued success as a BroadFutures alumni!

Interested in Learning More about BroadFutures?

Join us for our monthly information session on June 27 at 12:00 pm to learn about our upcoming programs. Register below to attend!

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31 May 2024

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Preparing for our Summer Programs! We are so excited for the kick off of our Summer 2024 programs! This summer we will be running three programs: our DC based internship program, and our two national programs with Merck and Booz Allen Hamilton. Our team is getting geared up to lead dynamic lessons, host […]

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Save the Date! BroadFutures 2024 Fall Gala:

Voices for Change

A Warm Welcome to Our New Team Member

We are overjoyed to welcome Caitlin Garman to the BroadFutures team! Caitlin  serves as our Director of Admissions and Outreach, working to lead outreach efforts to recruit prospective interns and manage the admissions process for our programs.


Before coming to BroadFutures, Caitlin served as a clinical manager in a school based mental health program. She has extensive experience in schools as a teacher, social worker, and transition coordinator, and in particular with KIPP Charter Schools with whom we have a long partnership. Caitlin is committed to supporting young neurodivergent people to attain choice filled lives. Caitlin received her B.A. in Communications and Psychology from The George Washington University and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania


She is originally from Baltimore and currently resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and two children.

Booz Allen Hamilton Spotlights Neurodiversity

Booz Allen Hamilton spotlit former BroadFutures intern turned full-time consultant, Alexis Smith. We’re thrilled to see Alexis’ continued success at Booz Allen and we look forward to continuing to partner with the Booz Allen team to serve more neurodiverse young people.

Interested in Learning More about BroadFutures?

Join us for our monthly information session on May 30th at 12:00 pm to learn about our upcoming programs. Register below to attend!

Register Here

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*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Congratulations Winter 2024 Interns & Employers! On April 19th, we came together as a community to celebrate our intern cohort and employer partners for the successful completion of the Winter 2024 Internship Program. This cohort made impressive strides in cultivating workplace confidence, growing team building abilities, and strengthening professional communication skills. We congratulate […]

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Congratulations to Our First Booz Allen Hamilton

Intern Cohort!

Our talented and dedicated Booz Allen Hamilton Intern cohort successfully completed their internships after an amazing eight weeks of working directly with the Booz Allen team and our BroadFutures, Inc. mentors and coaches. This cohort is the first class of their kind to go through our pilot program with Booz Allen Hamilton.


Each of the interns made great strides and achieved new heights in their professional skills and workplace preparedness. Thank you again Booz Allen Hamilton for your partnership and congrats to our graduating class!

Employer Spotlight

This month we would like to highlight our partnership with Atlas Performing Arts Center. Atlas is a leading theater venue dedicated to showcasing art, dance, music, film, and everything in between. Located at the center of H Street, Atlas is a cultural pillar of the D.C. art scene.


The Atlas team has partnered with us for several years now and is currently hosting two BroadFutures interns. When asked to reflect on our partnership thus far, Director of Operations, Jarrod Bennett shared, “Our collaboration with BroadFutures has been truly exceptional. We take immense pride in nurturing our interns' growth and witnessing them flourish into integral members of our Atlas team. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of such a rewarding journey.”


Thank you Atlas Performing Arts team. We value your partnership!

Intern Spotlight - Ben Schlaff

We would like to introduce to you Winter ‘24 participant, Ben Schlaff! Ben is originally from the Boston area and moved to DC last year. This winter, Ben is excited to be interning at Mi Vida where he busses tables and supports the kitchen staff. Ben is most “excited to learn more about how a restaurant is run on multiple different levels.”


When asked his favorite part of BroadFutures so far, Ben shared, “My favorite part has been getting to meet a lot of new people in the area.” Ben’s patience and thoughtfulness have brought so much to our Winter cohort.


Keep up the awesome work, Ben!

Women’s History Month Reflections

March was a celebratory month for many reasons! Both Neurodiversity Celebration Week and Women’s History Month uplifted the many voices of change makers in our community.


In recognition of Women’s History Month, our team sat down with Sam Martin, a guest on our 2023 Lived Experience Panel. Sam is a driven and passionate self-advocate and young professional who will be graduating from Gettysburg College this year with a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Sam interned at the National Women’s Political Caucus and Public Religion Research Institute here in DC.


In conversation with BroadFutures, Sam reflected on her experiences as a neurodivergent woman in the workplace. Her takeaway piece of advice for current and future interns was to, “Listen to what your brain needs. Every time you listen to your brain, you only grow stronger. You become a stronger individual, you become a stronger employee, you become a stronger student.”


Thank you, Sam, for sharing your experience and insightful words with us! Click the button below to read more.

Learn More About Sam Here

Interested in Learning More about our Programs?

Join us for our monthly information session on April 28th at 12:00 pm. Register below in order to attend!

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There’s Still Time to Apply to Our Summer Program!

We are still accepting applications for our Summer 2024 Internship Program. We have extended the final application deadline to March 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Visit our website to learn about requirements and read our applicant FAQs.


Click below to complete your application today! Not a candidate but know of someone who could be? Forward them our application link.

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Have more application questions? We are here to help! Register for our March 5th  Q&A Drop-In Hours to learn more about the application process and ask our staff questions about the Summer 2024 Program.

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Welcome to our New Partner, Merck!

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Merck! Merck is a premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of research that delivers innovative health solutions to advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Together, we are launching a Neurodiversity Internship Program this summer located at the Merck Facilities in West Point, Pennsylvania. Take a look below to learn more about our partnership and apply!

Apply Now

Thank You To Our New Donor!

We would like to extend a warm welcome and sincere thank you to our newest foundation partner, The Annenberg Foundation, who provided us with a $10,000 grant to support the continued growth of our internship programs. The Annenberg Foundation invests in visionary leaders of nonprofit organizations that provide impactful programs and services through collaborative models. The Foundation supports initiatives based in the arts, community, education, global issues and development of nonprofit organizations.

Employer Spotlight - International Finance Corporation

This month we would like to thank, and welcome, our first-time employer partner, International Finance Corporation (IFC). IFC is a leading global development institution advancing economic growth, creating opportunities, and improving lives on an international scale.


Our partnership with IFC began in 2023 when our team delivered neurodiversity training to the IFC staff. Excited to continue making their workplace accessible, IFC then teamed up with us to host a BroadFutures intern for the first time this winter. Thank you IFC team, we are so grateful for this partnership!

Intern Spotlight - James Colwell

This month we’re shining the spotlight on Winter ‘24 participant, James Colwell! James lives in Bethesda, MD and is a recent graduate of Walter Johnson High School. This winter James is excited to be interning at IHG Hotels & Resorts.


When asked to reflect on his time at BroadFutures and IHG thus far, James shared he’s “most excited about building connections with [his] employer for future career opportunities […] and gaining work experience.” James’ thoughtful ideas and positive demeanor have brought so much to our Winter cohort. Keep up the good work James!

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Congratulations to the Booz Allen Hamilton Cohort!

This month also marks the kick off of the Booz Allen Hamilton neurodiversity internship program with BroadFutures. A group of bright and dynamic interns started their internships at Booz Allen in mid-January. Supported by BroadFutures mentors, these individuals have been making great strides and accomplishing new things as the first BroadFutures-Booz Allen intern class of their kind. We look forward to supporting their growth as well as the inspired Booz Allen managers over the coming weeks. Thank you Booz Allen for your partnership!

Our Summer Application is Open!

We are currently accepting applications for our Summer 2024 Internship Program. The final application deadline is March 1, 2024. Visit our website to learn about requirements and read our applicant FAQs. Click below to complete your application today! Not a candidate but know of someone who could be? Forward them our application link. See information below for our upcoming information session!!!

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Interested in learning more about BroadFutures? Register for our February 15th Virtual Info Session.

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BroadFutures is Hiring!

Interested in joining our team? We’re currently in search of an Admissions & Outreach Director as well as a Summer Mentor. We are a small and dynamic team; as we grow we’re looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and eager to support inclusivity and access in the workplace. Learn more about both of these listings by clicking the button below. You can also apply for our Admissions & Outreach Director position directly on LinkedIn. We look forward to connecting with you!

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21 December 2023

December 2023 Newsletter     An End of Year Message from our CEO   Dear BroadFutures Community,   What an amazing year it has been for BroadFutures as we celebrate our decade of service.  This year has not only marked our 10th anniversary, but one of phenomenal growth and impact. We have added 5 new […]

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November 2023 Newsletter       We want to thank you all for your generous support of our mission to advance workplace equity. We work hard every day to change the lives of the young people we serve while also making the workplace inclusive and accessible. We can only do so with the help of […]

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October 2023 Newsletter   Thank You for Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!   For the past decade, BroadFutures has supported more than 350 neurodivergent young people. We’ve also worked closely with upwards of 65 employer partners to showcase the limitless potential neurodiversity brings to the workplace.   On October 21st we gathered amongst friends, supporters, alumni, […]

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29 September 2023

September 2023 Newsletter   Join Us for our 10th Anniversary Celebration! For the past decade, BroadFutures has supported more than 350 neurodivergent young people. We’ve worked closely with upwards of 65 employer partners to showcase the limitless potential and value neurodiversity brings to the workplace. As we celebrate our 10th Year Anniversary, we invite you […]

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