Lara Schaeffer is a leading voice in neurodiversity and a trusted guide for neurodivergent students and young adults navigating college and career paths. With 28 years of experience as a teacher, counselor, and admissions leader in top independent schools as well as three years experience working exclusively with the neurodivergent population, she brings deep expertise, empathy, and lived experience to every interaction. Identified as autistic later in life, Lara blends professional insight with personal understanding to offer individualized, strengths-based support. She served as a Director of College Counseling for four years and is trained in evidence-based programs like PEERS® and the Greenwood System™ of holistic career counseling. Outside of her work at Find YOUR Way, Lara actively advocates for neurodivergent empowerment through speaking, writing, and community leadership.