The Black
Dyspraxic

Tumi is a multiple award-winning neurodiversity speaker, advocate, and researcher, committed to prioritising intersectionality in the neurodiversity space and raising awareness of Dyspraxia worldwide.

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The Black
Dyspraxic

Tumi is a multiple award-winning neurodiversity speaker, advocate, and researcher, committed to prioritising intersectionality in the neurodiversity space and raising awareness of Dyspraxia worldwide.

Mailing list

The Black
Dyspraxic

Tumi is a multiple award-winning neurodiversity speaker, advocate, and researcher, committed to prioritising intersectionality in the neurodiversity space and raising awareness of Dyspraxia worldwide.

Mailing list

The black dyspraxic
The black dyspraxic
The black dyspraxic

Trusted by

  • Itakom logo
    Dyspraxia Foundation logo
    High Lantern Group Logo
    Gemius within logo
    A2i Dyslexia logo
    Newcastle University Logo
    National Health Service Logo
    BBC logo
    Bank of America Logo
    Neurodiversity Celebration Week logo
    Playstation logo
    Neurodiversity in business logo
    IBM logo
    Universal Music Group logo
    The Diverse Creative logo

Trusted by

Itakom logo
Gemius within logo
Gemius within logo
Newcastle University Logo
Newcastle University Logo
Playstation logo
Playstation logo
IBM logo
IBM logo
High Lantern Group Logo
High Lantern Group Logo
The Diverse Creative logo
The Diverse Creative logo
Bank of America Logo
Bank of America Logo
Neurodiversity Celebration Week logo
Neurodiversity Celebration Week logo
Dyspraxia Foundation logo
Dyspraxia Foundation logo
Neurodiversity in business logo
Neurodiversity in business logo
A2i Dyslexia logo
A2i Dyslexia logo
BBC logo
BBC logo
Universal Music Group logo
Universal Music Group logo
National Health Service Logo
National Health Service Logo
A photo of Tumi Sotire
A photo of Tumi Sotire
A photo of Tumi Sotire

Meet Tumi

Tumi is an accomplished Neurodiversity speaker, advocate and researcher who has significantly contributed to promoting awareness and understanding of neurodiversity. He was diagnosed with Dyspraxia at age four, which inspired him to dedicate his career to this field—currently working as an early career researcher in Health Economics at Newcastle University. Tumi has set his sights on pursuing a PhD focusing on the economics of the inequalities associated with neurodiversity. Before his current position, he gained experience as a research assistant in evidence synthesis at Newcastle University.

Services

Keynotes

Experience the transformative impact of neurodiversity in the workplace. Tumi's reputation is endorsed by successful collaborations with esteemed organisations such as Universal Music, IBM, and Sony PlayStation.


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The black dyspraxic presenting
The black dyspraxic presenting
Advisory consultant
Advisory consultant
Advisory consultant

Advisor / Consultant

Does your organisation aspire to broaden its horizons and engage with a diverse range of neurodivergent individuals? Tumi's insights can prove invaluable if you're a charity, startup, social enterprise, or a large corporation.

Research

With a wealth of academic research experience and firsthand insight, Tumi is an indispensable asset to your research endeavours. Notably, he led research for The Diverse Creative CIC's Homecoming Project, delving into the workplace experiences of Black neurodivergent individuals in London's Lambeth borough.

Resarch
Resarch

Podcast and YouTube Guest

Tumi's infectious enthusiasm and his personable approach to raising awareness about Dyspraxia and intersectionality through his real-life encounters. Please tune in to featured podcast episodes with Tumi.

Testimonials

  • “Tumi was incredible to work with; being able to provide exceptional knowledge and context to a discussion that required real lived experience. Tumi was able to effortlessly work with the team and fellow contributors to create an educational piece that has had huge impact within the company, long after his visit.”

    Trenton Tomlinson

  • "Tumi Sotire is an authentic and diligent advocate, advisor and board member. He takes his roles very seriously and adds huge value to the conversation regarding intersectional neurodiversity. I have learned and grown hugely in my own journey as an advocate as a result of his continued allyship and loyalty to our community.”

    Prof. Nancy Doyle

    Founder of Genius Within & Co Director of Centre for Neurodiversity at Work

  • "The report compiled by The Diverse Creative CIC, under Tumi's expert guidance, delves deep into the intersectionality of neurodiversity and the Black community. It serves as a comprehensive resource, providing invaluable insights and recommendations for individuals, allies, and organisations seeking to foster inclusivity and understanding."

    Remi Ray

    Director of The Diverse Creative CIC

  • "Not only is he highly engaged and knowledgeable in the neurodiversity space - someone who’s clearly committed to reframing the way that neurodivergence is perceived through an intersectional lens - he’s also just a wonderful person to get along with. "

    A Ling W.

    Co-founder of Noetic

  • “Tumi Sotire has been an invaluable member of the co production board at Neurodiversity in Business. His knowledge and passion to put intersectionality at the centre of the neurodiversity cause has been great benefit to the charity. It should also be noted the feedback I receive from other members of the co-production board how valued his quiet and measured approach is, and the eloquence with which he puts across his views. We are learning from Tumi when he is part of a meeting.”

    Dan Harris

    CEO of Neurodiversity in Business

  • "Tumi has been a huge help since we first met at a neurodiversity in the workplace conference where he was a keynote speaker. Very personable, he was keen to connect and offer his unique perspective, and helped us set up a community advisory board to inform our product and business development directly from within the community we're helping. Tumi continues to be an invaluable voice for us within that group."

    Collin Wright

    Cofounder at Noetic

  • “Tumi was incredible to work with; being able to provide exceptional knowledge and context to a discussion that required real lived experience. Tumi was able to effortlessly work with the team and fellow contributors to create an educational piece that has had huge impact within the company, long after his visit.”

    Trenton Tomlinson

  • "Tumi Sotire is an authentic and diligent advocate, advisor and board member. He takes his roles very seriously and adds huge value to the conversation regarding intersectional neurodiversity. I have learned and grown hugely in my own journey as an advocate as a result of his continued allyship and loyalty to our community.”

    Prof. Nancy Doyle

    Founder of Genius Within & Co Director of Centre for Neurodiversity at Work

  • "The report compiled by The Diverse Creative CIC, under Tumi's expert guidance, delves deep into the intersectionality of neurodiversity and the Black community. It serves as a comprehensive resource, providing invaluable insights and recommendations for individuals, allies, and organisations seeking to foster inclusivity and understanding."

    Remi Ray

    Director of The Diverse Creative CIC

  • "Not only is he highly engaged and knowledgeable in the neurodiversity space - someone who’s clearly committed to reframing the way that neurodivergence is perceived through an intersectional lens - he’s also just a wonderful person to get along with. "

    A Ling W.

    Co-founder of Noetic

  • “Tumi Sotire has been an invaluable member of the co production board at Neurodiversity in Business. His knowledge and passion to put intersectionality at the centre of the neurodiversity cause has been great benefit to the charity. It should also be noted the feedback I receive from other members of the co-production board how valued his quiet and measured approach is, and the eloquence with which he puts across his views. We are learning from Tumi when he is part of a meeting.”

    Dan Harris

    CEO of Neurodiversity in Business

  • "Tumi has been a huge help since we first met at a neurodiversity in the workplace conference where he was a keynote speaker. Very personable, he was keen to connect and offer his unique perspective, and helped us set up a community advisory board to inform our product and business development directly from within the community we're helping. Tumi continues to be an invaluable voice for us within that group."

    Collin Wright

    Cofounder at Noetic

  • “Tumi was incredible to work with; being able to provide exceptional knowledge and context to a discussion that required real lived experience. Tumi was able to effortlessly work with the team and fellow contributors to create an educational piece that has had huge impact within the company, long after his visit.”

    Trenton Tomlinson

  • "Tumi Sotire is an authentic and diligent advocate, advisor and board member. He takes his roles very seriously and adds huge value to the conversation regarding intersectional neurodiversity. I have learned and grown hugely in my own journey as an advocate as a result of his continued allyship and loyalty to our community.”

    Prof. Nancy Doyle

    Founder of Genius Within & Co Director of Centre for Neurodiversity at Work

  • "The report compiled by The Diverse Creative CIC, under Tumi's expert guidance, delves deep into the intersectionality of neurodiversity and the Black community. It serves as a comprehensive resource, providing invaluable insights and recommendations for individuals, allies, and organisations seeking to foster inclusivity and understanding."

    Remi Ray

    Director of The Diverse Creative CIC

  • "Not only is he highly engaged and knowledgeable in the neurodiversity space - someone who’s clearly committed to reframing the way that neurodivergence is perceived through an intersectional lens - he’s also just a wonderful person to get along with. "

    A Ling W.

    Co-founder of Noetic

  • “Tumi Sotire has been an invaluable member of the co production board at Neurodiversity in Business. His knowledge and passion to put intersectionality at the centre of the neurodiversity cause has been great benefit to the charity. It should also be noted the feedback I receive from other members of the co-production board how valued his quiet and measured approach is, and the eloquence with which he puts across his views. We are learning from Tumi when he is part of a meeting.”

    Dan Harris

    CEO of Neurodiversity in Business

  • "Tumi has been a huge help since we first met at a neurodiversity in the workplace conference where he was a keynote speaker. Very personable, he was keen to connect and offer his unique perspective, and helped us set up a community advisory board to inform our product and business development directly from within the community we're helping. Tumi continues to be an invaluable voice for us within that group."

    Collin Wright

    Cofounder at Noetic

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