Julie Sowash
Co-Founder, Strategic Advisor
A passionate disability advocate, award-winning business leader, speaker, and podcast host, Julie Sowash is a true innovator in the DEIB and TA/HR field. As Co-Founder of Disability Solutions, she and her team have partnered with over 100 companies of every size and industry, including PepsiCo, Synchrony, and Bristol Myers Squibb, who value people with disabilities by helping them implement outcome-based programs and solutions throughout the engagement, hiring and retention process.
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She has supported the building and deployment of strategic solutions by first assessing current structures, systems, policies, and processes to identify areas for improvement. Julie provides a real-world perspective to her work as both someone living with a disability and a professional having worked in public, private, and vendor environments. She uses this experience to focus on mapping and identifying touch points, barriers, and gaps in the engagement process, including within technology, data, and vendor infrastructure. She then uses these findings to develop targeted strategies that will cater to an organization’s unique needs while focusing on creating greater opportunities for people with disabilities in every aspect of an organization.
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Julie regularly speaks at state, national, and international conferences, including the United Nations Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebration and DisruptHR, focusing on topics such as compliance and disability inclusion. She is the Co-Host of the Crazy and the King podcast with Torin Ellis, discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion in everyday life. She leads Ability, Stronger, the DEIB strategy for Ability Beyond. She was also recognized as one of the Top 100 in Talent Acquisition Technology by TA Tech in 2021 and one of the Top 100 DEIB professionals by Untapped in 2022.
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Julie has her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Indiana University. She has worked as a disability and employment leader for over fifteen years. Julie lives in Columbus, Indiana, with her husband, three children, and their dogs.
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Topics​
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DisruptHR
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This is Not Charity, Employment Branding in the Disability Community
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BroadBean
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Leading with Empathy and Knowledge: Managing Talent with Cognitive and Learning Disabilities
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Return to Office Mandates and the Impact on People with Disabilities
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Building a Culture of Trust: Ensure Data Security, Grow Employee Self-ID Numbers
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The Future of Clinical Trials: An Equitable and Accessible Approach
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Reevaluating the Hiring Process: Building Workflows and Data Management Systems for Inclusive Hiring
Podcasts and Features​
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The Recruitment Flex
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Podcast Interview: Julie Sowash w/Disability Solutions
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Scaling Impact
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Increasing Efficiency Through Automation
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Grant Harris
Disability Solutions Impact Partner
President, GTH Consulting
Grant Harris is the founder and president of GTH Consulting, LLC, SWaM, MBE, DOBE, a minority and disability-owned management consulting firm offering customized organizational development, human capital, and cultural transformation services to public and private clients. Grant is a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE®), 3X published autistic author, organizational culture specialist, keynote speaker, and corporate board member. His work helps institutions move from ‘Compliance to Community™' by harnessing the business value of neurodiversity in the workplace, from the boardroom to the mailroom.
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​As a Disability Solutions Impact Partner and active contributor and collaborator, Grant helps deliver neurodiversity training and content that empowers organizations to embed inclusion at every level. His insights and lived experience strengthen collective efforts to build workplaces where neurodiverse talent can thrive.
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His experience spans the federal government, K12 and higher education, global corporations, and small nonprofits, reflecting his comprehensive and adaptable approach to various organizational needs. Mr. Harris is a planner, strategist, facilitator, and skilled communicator, focusing on the intent and impact of inclusive principles in workplace practices. His ability to guide organizations through small and large organizational transitions has made him a sought-after consultant for strategic planning and implementing short- to long-range financial and human capital goals.
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Grant’s passion for diversity and inclusion is more than professional; it’s personal. As a disabled person, he recognizes the power of inclusion and the importance of equipping organizations with the tools to overcome obstacles to achieving inclusive excellence. Embracing a #WeNotMe philosophy, his journey is a testament to the unifying force of neurodiversity, enriching lives and creating a stronger bottom line for businesses.
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Grant holds a BA in Psychology from the Virginia Military Institute, an MBA in Organizational Psychology & Development from the American Intercontinental University, and a Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership & Administration from George Washington University. He is a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE®) by the Institute of Diversity Certification, Diversity Management certified by the Management and Strategy Institute, and Pixel 360 Leadership Assessment certified by Pixel Leadership Group.
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Learn More about Grant and his work: GTH Consulting
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Topics​
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace: From the Boardroom to the Mailroom
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