Nina Schiarizzi-Tobin

Nina Schiarizzi-Tobin is a proud neurodivergent educator with nearly 25 years of
experience in teaching, curriculum design, policy formation, and program
development. Before joining URI in 2021, she worked with places ranging from
the Boston Public Schools (co-founding the autism inclusion strands), the Museum of
Fine Arts Boston (Educator Advisory Board/inclusive school programming),
colleges & universities throughout New England, MGH’s Lurie Center (brain-
based social skill development), and created the Ad Council’s parent guide to
autism disclosure. Currently, Nina is the Assistant Director of Disability Access
and Inclusion, overseeing neurodivergent programming, providing training and
consultation on teaching practices, disability rights, transition planning, and
inclusion. She serves on numerous strategic planning committees and task forces,
including the Disability Advocacy Group, Accessibility Task Force, and is a
founding member of the New England Neurodiversity in Higher Ed Coalition.