President, IBCCES
Meredith Tekin, BCCS
Meredith Tekin is the president of the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). After years working in healthcare, marketing, professional development and nonprofit spaces, she joined IBCCES to help further its mission of improving the lives of individuals with autism and cognitive differences. She has shared the impact of IBCCES’ work at many international and domestic industry conferences and is a key liaison for IBCCES partners. By providing training and certification to professionals in healthcare, education, hospitality/travel, recreation, public safety, and corporate spaces, the individuals and communities those professionals serve can thrive.
Lunch Keynote: Autism Accessibility for Destinations
Tuesday, May 2nd (Day 1)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ballroom ABCD
Our host city, Visit Mesa, became America's first ever autism certified city and continues to prioritize accessible and inclusive tourism. Alison Brooks, Visit Mesa, will be joined by Meredith Telkin, the President of the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), and Armani Williams, the first NASCAR driver to be openly diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, to discuss the process of certification and importance for all destinations to be more accessible to travelers.
