The People and Ideas Behind L3
L3 draws on researchers, clinicians, investors, and leaders whose work helps us think differently about leadership, autism, and our children’s futures.
The people featured here have contributed in different ways. Some advise L3 directly; others have shaped our thinking through their work and conversations on the Imperfect Leaders podcast. The linked interviews offer an introduction to their ideas.
Selected contributors may join discussions during the year. Membership does not guarantee individual meetings, introductions, or access to anyone listed here.
The Brain Trust
Dr. Bradley Schlaggar
President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute and professor of neurology and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins. A researcher, clinician, and father. Brings rare perspective on the science of neurodiversity — and on what it demands of the leaders raising these children.
Keivan Stassun
MacArthur Fellow and founding director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt. Speaks about building institutions and teams that genuinely make use of neurodivergent talent. Listen to Keivan’s interview on Imperfect Leaders podcast.
Adrian Jones
Goldman Sachs leader and father of a son with profound autism. Speaks about resilience, leadership, and what this journey demands over time. Listen to Adrian’s interview on Imperfect Leaders podcast.
Ben Yalom, Ph.D.
Clinical psychologist working with senior leaders on mortality, legacy, succession, and family decisions.
Trenna Sutcliffe, M.D.
Developmental pediatrician whose work helps families think across medical, behavioral, and family systems. Listen to Trenna’s interview on Imperfect Leaders podcast.
Brian Harper
CEO and former Chair of Autism Speaks. Father of a son with profound autism. Speaks about how this journey changed him as a leader and a builder. Listen to Brian’s interview on Imperfect Leaders podcast.
Jason Karp
Founder and CEO who speaks openly about his own mental health challenges and leadership journey. Listen to Jason’s interview on Imperfect Leaders podcast.
Chris Male
Managing Partner of the Autism Impact Fund and father of a son with profound autism. Listen to Chris’s interview on Imperfect Leaders podcast.
Theresa Hamlin, Ed.D.
CEO of the Center for Discovery and co-author of Autism and the Stress Effect.
Amanda Lukof
CEO of Eleplan. Sibling of an adult brother with autism. Leads on care planning and continuity of support. Listen to Amanda’s interview on Imperfect Leaders podcast.
Ling Shao
SVP, Outcomes-Based Care at CentralReach. Founder of SpectrumAI. Mother of four sons, all on the autism spectrum. Founding member.
Rita Gardner
President and CEO of Melmark. Behavior analyst by training. Four decades in the field of autism and intellectual disability services.
